My Next Merkur

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by qhsdoitall, Jun 21, 2007.

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What is my next Merkur DE Razor purchase?

Poll closed Jul 12, 2007.
  1. Merkur Progress Adjustable DE Razor

    5 vote(s)
    21.7%
  2. Merkur HD Classic Open Comb DE Razor

    7 vote(s)
    30.4%
  3. Merkur 1904 DE Razor

    5 vote(s)
    21.7%
  4. Other Merkur DE Razor

    6 vote(s)
    26.1%
  1. bearbeard

    bearbeard Right Guard

    i voted progress, but it only makes sense if you go for the customized metal knob.
     
  2. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    Now, where the heck am I going to find one of those! :D
     
  3. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    It seems the HD Open Comb had an early lead and then a flood of Progress votes came in. You're not making it easy!! :D

    Someone said custom knob for the Progress. Do they have a pic?
     
  4. icemncmth

    icemncmth New Member

    I love my Progress...that has been customized for me......it is a Mergress!

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  5. Leisureguy

    Leisureguy Read My Blog

    I would go for the Slant Bar. I personally don't like the Merkur open comb design, in which the blade's edge rests directly on the comb. I like the Gillette NEW IMPROVED and NEW design, with the drop-shoulder profile that lifts the edge just above the comb. Indeed, a Gillette NEW is one of my favorite razors these days.
     
  6. PottyDoctor

    PottyDoctor Jeff Foxworthy of Shaving

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  7. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    Decision

    OK, I'm going with this one since I like the 38C so much.

    12C Classic HD* Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
     
  8. Bronco

    Bronco Mac Daddy

    Probably a good choice. I just picked up a 1904 OC from another forum member. Although I really like my 1904 with the bar, the 1904 OC is a lightweight, I was very disappointed. :(
     
  9. fritz

    fritz New Member

    Great choice! See my SOTD entry.
     
  10. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    Couldn't resist. For my next razor, I'm getting a Mergress. This is a modified Merkur Progress with the plastic tip replaced with a metal fluted tip. I'm having the razor dropped shipped to the person making the modification. Modification cost is $35 including shipping plus the cost of the razor.
     
  11. Rufus

    Rufus New Member

    The Progress is a piece of over rated crap, in my not so humble opinion. Go for the 38C or the slant if you want a "good" razor. Truth be known, I really like my Schick Krona.
     
  12. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    I have a 38C and a slant and an open comb already. :D
     
  13. minderasr

    minderasr Member

    I happen to like my Progress, thank you very much!

    :D
     

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