I would suggest considering the Merkur Progress and the Parker Variant. I have had both for years and they seem to shave the same and are similar in price. Comes down to which looks better to you.
Recommend a Current Production Adjustable
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I have a Viking Meiji and the QShave Parthenon (similar design to the Weishi). The Viking is okay and I found the Qshave unusable. I also have an S-Blade adjustable that is utter rubbish (but I paid $12 for it including shipping).
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Agreed. $150 is still in the reasonable range. Not so sure about $350, but will consider it.
[EDIT] Of course with the money I have spent buying many razors over the years, pretty sure I could have bought two of these
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I think this is the list, if I captured it all
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| Merkur Futur | |
| Merkur Progress / Mergress | |
| Parker Variant | |
| Pearl Flexi | |
| Rex Ambassador | |
| Rex Konsul | |
| Rockwell T2 | |
| Rocnel Sailor | |
| Tatara Muramasa | |
| Yaqi Final Cut |
The Rex Ambassador, and variations on the Progress with the Mergress....
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One can still get a Mergress?
Here you go:
Mergress Adjustable Razors
The Mergress razor has been an iconic razor since 2006 and a BullGoose Shaving Exclusive since May of 2016.
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I have always wanted one of these.Here you go:
Mergress Adjustable Razors
The Mergress razor has been an iconic razor since 2006 and a BullGoose Shaving Exclusive since May of 2016.bullgooseshaving.com
For adjustables I have a Gillette Slim, Gillette Super Speed, Fatboy and Rockwell T2. I do not super love the Rockwell T2. It seems more like the Super Speed as far as blade exposure and feel but the head is huge and it is overall large and cumbersome so it's harder to maneuver than the vintage ones. I wish they had made it a little smaller. The head is much wider than the width of a de razor blade so seems like the size is unnecessary. I also get more rash/weepers after using the T2 than almost any other razor I own. Maybe should have gotten a Pearl Flexi or Rex Ambassador though the price tag on the latter puts me off.
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Ok - corrcetion on my last reply to you. It was the Vision, not the Futur that my brother has that is so big and clumsy. I am moving the Futur up on my list.
I can without question recommend the Pearl Flexi. I got one a few weeks ago and lobe it. Im in the process of trying out different blades with it to see what works best for me. It shaves so good its making choosing a blade difficult.
The Pearl Flexi is a great razor. Pleasure to use. I was a fan of the Progress / Mergress until I got the Flexi.
I am going with the Merkur Futur.
Why? Becuse I have it.
Why again? Because I enjoy using it.
Really... Come on. Why? Because I also think it looks cool.
And having the adjustible settings is really nice.
Why? Becuse I have it.
Why again? Because I enjoy using it.
Really... Come on. Why? Because I also think it looks cool.
And having the adjustible settings is really nice.
My vote goes to the only modern razor I own - the brandnew Rex Konsul 
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Love your avatar!
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I think I would be happy with any of the ones recommended in this thread, so tough choice. I need to get some shaving cream, I may just add one of these in the cart at that time.
Thanks. Thats one of my babies!
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I liked the Perl Flexi until I saw this You Tube:
I am not familiar with all the currently manufactured asjustable razors. I do have a Homelike Taiga in titanium, which is a terrific razor, but not currently available, thanks to that idiot Putin. I would give serious thought to the Tatara, and I figure I’ll break down and get one sometime later this year. I understand Tatara is going to have models in titanium, so I might delay purchase a bit longer. I do
love titanium, and have many edc items in that material.
Jack
love titanium, and have many edc items in that material.
Jack
Rex Ambassador.
