MERKUR Progress 510 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Long Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar

This is my 3rd adjustable razor and 4th Merkur. I have a Vikings Blade Emperor and a vintage Gillette Fatboy. I really love the adjustable razors. My thoughts are they can be dialed in better for each user and once you find the perfect blade for that razor it’s as good as it gets. I started with this on a setting of 1. I’m up to 4.5 and that’s as high as I’m going because that just a sweet spot for me. So far I’ve only used Astra SP blades for 3 shaves each. Tomorrow will be #3 with the current blade and it’s off to the next blade to see if the shave is any better which frankly will be difficult to achieve. I have never tried a Merkur future but this blows away the VB Emperor and I like the weight a little better than the Fatboy. I’m also a big fan of the Merkur 37c slant but I think the shave with this is just a little better. You don’t need special instructions (at least one review suggested) to reassemble. Look at both sides of the head and it will be self explanatory. It’s not that hard to know when it’s tight (from another review) just tighten until it feels snug then look at the setting. It’s on one at that point. As for disassembly, really, how hard is it to take anything apart? I started wet shaving long ago in the early 80s and learned (sometimes the hard way) with my dad’s Fatboy (now the one I own) and at this point probably own 25 DE razors and actually use 5-6 of them. I’d have to say at this point this is right up there with my 1955 SS red tip as one of my favorites. This could be a great razor for a beginner so long as you start low (1 would be good) on the setting and work up. The weight as I said earlier is fantastic. Zero pressure and it’s spot on with a good blade. Love the balance of this razor and the bright chrome finish is gorgeous. This will continue to be my daily razor at least until I find the perfect blade match and after that it will get lots of turns in the rotation. I really don’t see it being replaced at all unless Jagger or Muhle does a similar product with their head design. So if your looking for a adjustable my advice is simple, get this one unless you don’t own a slant bar yet. That should be every newbies 2nd razor. This should be #3. It’s fantastic and you can’t go wrong with it.

So far, so good! Excellent quality and easy to clean after shaving, very simple working parts. I would recommend using a thin lubricant and applying it after cleaning/drying to threading and adjustable knob 🪒.

****UPDATED****** Was a little hesitant to go back and tray this razor with the Feather blades again. Previous experience was that the Feathers are just too sharp, FOR ME. HOWEVER, after doping some more research and discovering some on line recipes for homemade shaving oil, I decided to try the Feathers again after having very good experience with the Astras using shaving oil. The shaving oil makes a world of difference. Got a close head shave, with the Feathers., and with minimum nicks compared to past shaves with the Feathers. Bottom line, from my personal experience, lubrication is the key regardless of the razor you use, and shaving creams/foams offer minimum protection. Just a few links to shaving oil recipes. [...] [...] [...] Just a couple of personal points. I would add tea tree oil to any shaving oil just for antiseptic purposes, and it doesn't smell THAT bad.We have used tea tree oil around our house for years as a general purpose natural antiseptic fro all types of cuts, scrapes, abrasions, etc. No complaints at all. AND, from what I have seen in my personal case, the thicker the shaving oil mix (ie the more castor oil) the better. I am working towards a pure castor oil base and only a few essential oils for scent, antiseptic purposes, and skin nourishment. But mix to your own preference. *****Original Post***** Just received my Progress Adjustable one day ago, took the first shave with it and from what I saw with that first shave, this will be my day-in, day-out, razor. Just as background, I have purchased and still own AND USE, a Merkur 47c, and the 'Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor' model 180 ASIN: B000NL0T1G. I purchased and own, but no longer use the 'Perfecto Double Edge Long Handled Safety Razor' ASIN: B00SA7YS58, and the 'Extra Long Chrome Double Edge Safety Razor' ASIN: B013JGAKDI. I have also purchased and returned a Merkur HD 34C. I use Feather, Astra and Personna blades. As for the razors; -Merkur 47c – Was my go to razor. Very nice balance and weight -Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor model 180 – Only used occasionally. -Perfecto Double Edge Long Handled Safety Razor – Cheap/Bad Design, ergo bad shave -Extra Long Chrome Double Edge Safety Razor – Cheap/Bad Design, ergo bad shave -Merkur HD 34C – Good weight, handle too short for me Blades -Astra – Excellent all around blade. Good combo with the Merkur Progress Adjustable -Personna – Good blade. Needs extra effort to provide as close a shave as the Astra and the Feather -Feather – Sharp. Can provide an excellent shave, but requires being careful and takinig your time. All that being said. From the first time I started using the Progress, I could tell the difference in the shave. This razor is heavy and to some may seem bulky. Even though I like the heavier, longer handled razors, when I first held this one, I was wondering would it be too heavy and bulky. However upon shaving with the razor, I could tell this was going to be a good shaving razor. As I mentioned, the weight and bulk, will take some getting used to. I did not even consider ordering the shorter handle version, and I am glad that I didn't. As with the 47C, the heavy weight is easily managed with the longer handle. That was one of the main reason I did not like the HD 34C. Even the larger head on the Progress seems to work in it's favor, especially when combined with the sharper blades and utilizing the adjustments. In the past, I had trouble getting a close face shave with the 47C and the 180. Shave looked close, but beard was coming back pretty quick. And my bead is not that heavy. Shaved with the Progress loaded with an Astra blade and only need a 1.5 for my head and a 2 for my face. One of the closest shaves I have had since switching to the DE razors. Looking forward to trying with a Feather and a Personna blade. From my experience, if you have a DE razor and aren't getting the closeness in your shave your desire or you have a problem with nicks and cuts, this may be your solution. But as with all DE razor shaves, take your time, use a sharp blade, and LUBRICATE, your beard/head before shaving.

Un rasoir très agréable à utiliser. Le coût d'achat sera amorti par l'usage de lames jetables, bien moins chères que les rasoirs multilames en plastique et bien plus écologiques. Le bouton à la base permet de régler la dureté de rasage. On peut changer en cours et faire une première passe douce et la suivante plus dure pour un rasage au plus près. J'ai aussi le modèle "Futur" de Merkur, plus contemporain de dessin, très bel objet, mais pas moyen de le régler en cours de rasage avec les mains pleines de savon. Ce modèle est d'une bonne prise en main, assez long, assez lourd. Un bel outil qui nécessite toutefois quelques essais prudents avant de trouver ses marques. Mais après le rasage devient un vrai plaisir tous les matins ! Je recommande cet achat avec un bon blaireau pour préparer la peau. La aussi, économique à la longue : plus de bombes de mousses onéreuses et peu écologiques. EDIT : après plusieurs mois d'utilisation, ce rasoir fait preuve d'une bonne efficacité et fiabilité. Si vous avez des contours de barbe à dessiner (moustaches, favoris...) qui nécessitent de la précision dans le rasage, ce rasoir n'est pas adapté car la tête est assez épaisse. On se tournera alors vers un modèle non réglable de type Edwin Jagger dont la tête est plus fine et maniable. Pour un rasage sans fioriture par contre, le Merkur est parfait.

Bu tıraş makinesi, taban kapağındaki delta işareti (üçgen), kafa kapağındaki çizgi işaretine doğru şekilde yerleştirilse bile, ilk tıraştan itibaren yanlış hizalama sorunları yaşayan tıraş makinelerinden biridir. bu sorun bende ciddi jilet yanıkları, çentikler ve cildimin ağlamasına neden oldu. Montajdan sonra bıçak tıraş makinesinin içine yerleştirildiğinde sorun açıkça görülmektedir. bıçağın sol tarafından taban plakasına doğru aşağıya doğru bir eğilim olduğunu açıkça görebilirsiniz. bunu iade etmenin bir yolu var mı?

This is just a lovely razor. It has the virtue of adjustability via the plastic knob of an unknown ancient colour. Using this numbers 1 to 5 can be selected. This corresponds with 1 to 5 mild to aggressive. I normally start at 3, with the grain. Then 2, across the grain, and 1, against the grain. This gives me a baby smooth shave every other day. It's relatively easy to set the dial before a pass but difficult to see the numbers. I can't say the razor is easy to hold. It is heavy, and feels very substantial but it is smooth metal, it gets slippery and is easy to drop. The other drawback is the plastic knob. Apparently a lot of people don't like it and there is even a brass or stainless steel replacement ( an Opgress) which can be had for an unlikely sum of money. Personally I think the knob is great. Nobody can say what colour it is. Objectively it's yellow but it could be old ivory or an off white or cream. Whatever, I really love it. The Progress came out in 1955, it's 66 years old. I think this knob makes it look like something out of the 30's. It's exquisite, delicately curved on the bevels and embellished with the Merkur crest on the bottom. Lovely, and this razor is a lovely old thing and a piece of precision German engineering at the same time. I highly recommend it.

I have seen the full handled version of this razor on many peoples lists and I had to check it out for myself. It's my first adjustable safety razor and it makes a huge difference in getting the shave that I want. Went from having to do 3 passes with feather high-stainless blades, down to 2. If I'm in a rush I can set it to it's most aggressive and shave against the grain with it for a really decent shave with 1 pass and minimal irritation. I would only attempt that if you have very sharp blades and use a good quality pre-shave cream. It's been many months since I've nicked myself with it, but I'd recommend not using it on setting 5 until you're used to using it on gentler settings. Also no matter how good you are with it, setting this on it's most aggressive isn't for everyone's face, skin, or hair. My only regret is that I didn't get the long handled version. Great razor.

Ho iniziato ad usare i rasoi di sicurezza da qualche tempo e ne possiedo variati modelli. Dopo aver acquisito una tecnica di rasatura decente, ho deciso che, anche per sfizio, era arrivato il momento di un regolabile e anche per una questione estetica , ed essendo un soddisfatto possessore di due altri rasoi Merkur, la scelta è ricaduta sul Progress. Il rasoio è molto bello e soprattutto ben costruito. La qualità dei materiali e della cromatura sono di alto livello:nessuna sbavatura o residuo di lavorazione. La lametta risulta perfettamente centrata a tutti i livelli di regolazione. È quindi esente dal difetto che alcuni hanno rilevato. Il settaggio della ghiera, a nottolino perfettamente serrato corrisponde a +. Ho provato il Progress, per la prima volta, il giorno dopo il suo arrivo, armato con una Gillette Platinum; regolazione 2,5 per la prima passata di pelo e 2 per la seconda passata di pelo traverso. Ha fatto fuori una barba di 3 giorni senza alcuno sforzo, scorreva e cantava, portandosi v ia tutto. Con due passate e piccoli ritocchi il risultato è stato per me incredibile...il miglior risultato sinora ottenuto con i DE in rapporto all'impegno ed alla tecnica adottati nella sbarbata. Sembrava andare col pilota automatico, e che fosse il rasoio a guidare la mano. 33 anni di multilama, quando farsi la barba era una seccatura, dimenticati in due passate. Vista la facilità di utilizzo (che richiede comunque una certa tecnica), la sua solidità, la possibilità di essere dolcissimo o aggressivo secondo la regolazione prescelta, ne fanno un rasoio che può essere quello definitivo, che può accompagnare le nostre sbarbate per anni. Tra i regolabili a costi "umani" è sicuramente quello che garantisce un uso adatto a chiunque, non essendo troppo aggressivo come è, invece, l'altro regolabile Merkur:il Futur. Per me promosso a pieni voti.