The Final Cut...Merkur Progress v Futur

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by scott wein, Dec 18, 2011.

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Which Razor?

  1. Merkur Futur Chrome

    6 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Merkur Progress

    5 vote(s)
    41.7%

  3. Other

    1 vote(s)
    8.3%
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  1. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    I think I am going to go adjustable. Forget money...I can get the Progress with case for 50 bucks and the Futur for 78 I think.

    My skin is in between sensitive and resilient
    I have a medium to rough beard
    I enjoy Gillette Yellow's and Blues with my Jagger
    My pre shave ritual is a steaming hot shower, and pre shave soaked in.

    I want a razor more aggressive then the Jagger as a companion. Feel free to suggest a fix or other adjustable to. I want to wrap this up and am eager :)

    Thanx TSD
     
    scott wein, Dec 18, 2011
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  2. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    If you're going the Progress route, I'd suggest you get a Mergress - the modified Progress. The plastic knob is replaced with a solid metal knob and the adjusting is fine tuned. A big problem with the Progress is that they aren't all alike. Mine set on 2 won't be the same as yours set on 2. Quality control issues there. Mer modifies them and fine tunes them to where if you have it set on 2, it really is on 2. There's a short handle version and a long handle version. Only problem is that he makes them in batches so they aren't always available and when they are, they don't last long so you've got to jump right on it. They are a bit pricey but worth it IMHO and you get free shipping.

    Regular short handle Mergress: http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Mergress-Adjustable-Safety-Razor.html
    Long handle XL Mergress: http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Mergress-XL-Adjustable-Safety-Razor.html

    As I'm posting this, they are both in stock and Lee's Razors is the only outlet he, Eric (aka Mer), sells them through.
     
    IAmTheJody, Dec 18, 2011
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  3. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    Gonna look right now Jody. Thanx Mang.​

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    scott wein, Dec 18, 2011
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  4. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    And what does a slant do? I'm lost.
     
    scott wein, Dec 18, 2011
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  5. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    A slant is a head that is slanted to cause an angle of greater exposure for the blade.

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    GDCarrington, Dec 18, 2011
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  6. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    that's where I get lost...seems to only expose part of the blade
     
    scott wein, Dec 18, 2011
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  7. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    All the blade is exposed, but it is twisted slightly to provide more exposure to one side (in this case it would be to your right).
     
    GDCarrington, Dec 18, 2011
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  8. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    last question-what is it supposed to do?
     
    scott wein, Dec 18, 2011
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  9. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    GDCarrington, Dec 18, 2011
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  10. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Short answer: gives you a sickle-like cutting angle which is allegedly superior to a straight line cutting angle.

    How'd you go from Progress to slant? :happy102:
     
    IAmTheJody, Dec 18, 2011
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  11. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    was curious what it was jody...all i want is a clean neck. the mergress looks like a beauty
     
    scott wein, Dec 18, 2011
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  12. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    scott wein, Dec 18, 2011
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  13. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Forgive him, Merkur makes you detour at least once while looking through the stuff hoping that you will use the motto, "Buy two there small!"
     
    GDCarrington, Dec 18, 2011
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  14. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    No worries. It was just a sudden change of subject matter and I was trying to figure out what I missed. lol!
     
    IAmTheJody, Dec 18, 2011
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  15. Jaymo

    Jaymo Active Member

    Sorry, Jody. I had recommended a slant to him in a previous thread. I love the way mine shaves.

    Scott, what Jody told you about the slant pretty well sums it up. Since the blade is at a bit of an angle, it slices through stubble, instead of chopping through. There's less tugging /pulling than with other razors.
    I like all my razors, but the slant makes it so easy.
    Too bad the injector was never made as a slant.

    If Merkur would offer the Progress as a slant, I'd be in heaven.
     
    Jaymo, Dec 18, 2011
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  16. Sodapopjones

    Sodapopjones Well-Known Member

    Like I said, I think the Sledgehammer is going to be my last Merkur purchase....
     
    Sodapopjones, Dec 19, 2011
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  17. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    I wish I could shave with a Futur and a Sledgehammer for 2 weeks each but I guess I will have to buy one now and one next. Funny that slants where brought up as that is where I would go if I went fixed.
     
    scott wein, Dec 19, 2011
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  18. Sunflake

    Sunflake Well-Known Member

    If I remember Scott if you buy a Progress you can send it to Mer for the conversion for about $30-$40. He'll fine tune and replace the knob. Google the pics, he has put custom jewels, and a gold dice for the adjustment knob. Don't know if he still does this though. But way sweet lookin!!!!
     
    Sunflake, Dec 19, 2011
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  19. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

    Just put up a new post...I think my selection will be a surprise. Ordered and on the way.

    The Mer's came close...but I wanted a...after all the talk about them.
     
    scott wein, Dec 19, 2011
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  20. scott wein

    scott wein Well-Known Member

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