Looks like zinc rot I'm afraid but I am no expert.
Clovis,
How old is the razor, and how frequently was it used? Are you the original owner?
Yeah, no easy fix for that...sorry!
Sorry about your misfortune. I'm curious. Do you think you'll replace it with another Merkur Progress, or do you think you'll buy something else ultimately? And like what?Oh, a few years old I guess. Maybe 5-7. I'm the original owner and have used it almost exclusively since I got it.
Sorry about your misfortune. I'm curious. Do you think you'll replace it with another Merkur Progress, or do you think you'll buy something else ultimately? And like what?
As to adjustable razors (new and vintage) in random order I like the Parker Variant, Fat Boy, Slim, and Black Beauty (Long Handle and Short Handle). I also like the Progress very much (in spite of your bad luck) and the Futur. So you have much to choose from!
Good suggestion from Adam! Also, I've learned the hard way to never throw away old parts. It's surprising how useful they often are, maybe years later in totally unforeseen circumstances.Hello, the tube of the adjuster plate should have a crimp, this rotted away. The razor is useable, but it will most likely come apart the same way at any blade change.
If it bothers you, or it rots further (the safety bar doesn’t look good), just pull out the adjusting knob, get another Merkur and swap the knob.
Adam
HOARDER! LOL I too have learned this the hard way. On auto parts all my life and recently on razor parts.Good suggestion from Adam! Also, I've learned the hard way to never throw away old parts. It's surprising how useful they often are, maybe years later in totally unforeseen circumstances.
You earlier referenced using a Gillette TTO in the interim. That reminds me that my current love affair is with the Gillette Super Speed Red Tip model. It is OUTSTANDING on my tough old whiskers. Close and comfortable!I'll probably just use one of my Gillette's for a while. The Large Mergress was kinda hard to get. Kinda got to consider for a bit.
Clovis,
How old is the razor, and how frequently was it used? Are you the original owner?
Mergress razors were pricey. So maybe your razor cost you $20 dollars a year??? You could have done worse with your money, I would have guessed.I just looked through my email and I've had this razor for right at TEN years!
Mergress razors were pricey. So maybe your razor cost you $20 dollars a year??? You could have done worse with your money, I would have guessed.
This is certainly a demonstration of just how fragile life can be. Live it to the fullest every day... there is no promise of tomorrow.