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

Edit Update; some reviewers point out the sound this razor makes as it is shaving, so during my latest shaves with this new razor, I also noted that there is indeed a sound of the razor cutting the whiskers. It's not just sound traveling through the face and bones into the ear, but it is audible outside of the face. This means once the whiskers have been shaved to smooth face, the sound will stop. What an ingenious design! The high quality of this MERKUR Progress Adjustable 2-Piece Double Edge Safety Razor, long handle (510 model number) was immediately apparent with first shave. The design/engineering, weight, adjustability of this razor are probably one of the best of all available. I purchased high-quality DE blades and I had tried them in my former safety razor (butterfly, non- adjustable, type), but the blades did not perform as expected. I have tried them in this Merkur Progress adjustable, and the difference is like night and day - the blades are indeed highest quality and that quality is brought our by this razor. The price is the best I have found (the same razor sells for $10-30 or more via other vendors). Sustainability - no further need for throw away plastic blades and handles; no need to further contribute to the massive global-scale plastic trash problems - as this Merkur Progress Adjustable razor will last many years and the blades are inexpensive as well. I purchased the long-handle version (since I've been using a long handle up to now), but because of the excellent design/engineering of this razor, it is balanced just right to facilitate correct angles and movements with just 2-3 fingers (the longer handle is for those with larger hands); so, save some money (to buy good blades, etc.) and buy the short handle version.With this razor, shaving is incredibly smooth; it's shaving bliss.

This razor does a great Job ! I have only had one shave with it so far, and I used The single Mekur blade it came with. I'm not a believer in a razor, being the only reason for a great shave alone. You have got to have a good blade to accompany also. From what I have read in review's. The Merkur blades are not that great, and the shave I got today was pretty damn good ! With the head on this razor being adjustable, I don't understand how it could not give a great shave. Unless your blade is real garbage. This razor did not come with the plastic case., so if you are looking forward to it ,you need to order from one of the other's that show it in the description. The finish on the razor is in excellent shape. I also read one review (here) that said the handle wasn't long enough. The handle is about 3,3/4" long , overall razor is about 4,1/8 in long with the blade tightened down. The handle is plenty long enough for me,. And I have large hands ! I would recommend this razor ! This is my fifth double edge razor. I have bought two that were in the $10 to $15 range They don't compare to this razor at all. I also have a Edwin jagger de89. And it does a great job also, but it can't compete with this razor because of it being adjustable . with the Edwin jagger you need to find the wright blade to match, you and the razor. With this razor you can just about use any blade you want. I also have a 100% stainless steel razor I just bought and have not used yet, as the Merkur progress and it arrived at the same time. If you can afford to buy this razor , I am sure it will pay for itself with the ability to buy cheaper blades alone. It seems to be built well enough to last a good amount of time. I would recommend this razor.

I own 9 double edged razors ,and this, combined with a feather platinum tipped stainless blade works great. All of my razors including the Merkur 180 long handle , Edwin Jagger De89, Merkur Futur do a good job on the first 2/3rds of my face. My neck is a different animal altogether. I never really noticed how hair grows at different angles and thickness in different areas of the face until I went old school wet shaving. I always left stubble on my neck no matter what I did or what blade I used (mostly Feather stainless platinum). My Gillette Pro glide did no better but I never really checked. In and out in one pass and done. Now wet shaving is more of a science. You really get to know your face and beard. This is the only razor that could get my neck just on both sides of the trachea. These whiskers grow sideways or horizontal and my neck gets razor burn quite easily. So a need a sharp effective razor that can do the job in 2 passes and this does it with no problem when dialed on the 2.5 setting or sometimes 3. Beyond 3 with a Feather blade the nicks start to come. Its still not 100% baby smooth in that area but significantly improved. We all know with wet shaving their are all sorts of variables such as pre shave prep, shaving cream, wetting with a good brush and hot towel, showering before shaving or even while showering if you have a mirror there. I've tried most of it and in the end the Progress is a winner. Size adjustability build quality weight distribution all contribute to a nice close shave. Before you even shave you'll know what I mean. After you shave there is no question about what razor comes on your next trip. This is the best all around razor. I will try the slant razor next. I like the Futur but its big and I won't even think about the Vision until they bring it's bulk down. I can go in setting one for most of my face and between 2-3 for my problem neck area. Solves my shaving crisis. Thanks Merkur this is a remarkable shaving instrument.