Merkur Progress

Pros

• Enter the Merkur Progress. With that razor, I can shave every day, use the same blade two or three times, and get a great result every time.
• Someone talked me into a Merkur Progress, which is an adjustable. Against my better judgment, I bought one and I love it. On my every other day routine, I can dial it up to 4 1/2 or 5, and it does a bang up job. For every day, I drop to...
• If you want a new, in the box adjustable, the Merkur Progress is great. Just finished using it about 30 minutes ago, and I love it. It’s about $70 in the U.S. on Amazon. I can’t say enough good about it.
• The Progress has been in continuous production since the late 1950s and there is a reason for that. Great shaver. ... Nevertheless, I still love a Progress!
• There are many adjustable razors alternative to the mythical Vision. Merkur Progress, Pearl Flexi, Parker Variant, Tatara, Rex Ambassador, Rex Konsul, etc.

Cons

• I do occasionally use the Merkur Progress, just because. But fundamentally, I am not a big fan of adjustables. I prefer a more streamlined razor.
• I contacted the manufacturer directly, and they sent me a replacement top cap and knob under warranty. It’s better now, it’s softer. However, I still don’t get a high-quality feel, and there are still issues with the imprecision of the a...
• I can't say I love this razor. Like, maybe. But not love. ... I only used it once. I felt (and heard) the difference, but wasn't too much. Also, the handle is slippery but it's fine even with wet fingers, so no issue here.
• Parent context: Agree with the blade alignment issues. Not the precision I expect from German products. When properly aligned, it gives great shaves, but I got so tired of fiddling with the blade I got rid of it. Reply: I'm thinking mayb...
• Agree with the blade alignment issues. Not the precision I expect from German products. When properly aligned, it gives great shaves, but I got so tired of fiddling with the blade I got rid of it.