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Thread: Merkur Progress
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11-24-2014, 12:17 AM #1
Merkur Progress
So I had also ordered a Merkur Progress, as I wanted to try an adjustable DE as well. I paired it with an Astra SP blade, and I think it gave a good shave. But, I again went to the slant bar this morning, and it was closer. I have noticed that neither the Progress or the 37C slant give as aggressive a shave as the R41, but they are definitely more comfortable for day-to-day use.
Nick.
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11-24-2014, 12:22 AM #2
Everybody's face and beard are different, so you have to go with what you like best...I do generally.
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11-24-2014, 12:51 AM #3
I really like the 2011 R-41 but it will always be a razor I'll only use if I'm really in the mood for it and never if I'm in a hurry. The 137C OTOH, that has been, and still is, my go to DE, if I'm shaving with a DE. Probably not quite as close a shave as the Muhle, but smoother, more comfortable, and way less unforgiving of pilot error.
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11-24-2014, 01:40 AM #4
You are absolutely right about that Jimmy!
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11-24-2014, 01:51 AM #5
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Thanked: 67I always strive for a close, comfortable shave.........with an emphasis on 'comfortable'. The 2013 R41 will get me there, but so will a Progress or a Slant. If I adjust my technique to accommodate the razor design, the shaves are usually great. If not, I may pay for it.
Everyone has their own preferences, though. There's no point in using a razor that is not satisfactory.
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11-26-2014, 03:37 PM #6
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To me the Progress is the best razor ever made. Its so special to me. When I used I shave my face under the 5+ setting (what a shave, using a feather). The R41 is used when I want to do a 2 pass shave on Fridays for example. On Mondays if I used is a 3 pass shave and the feeling in the face its just awesome. But either the progress or the R41 are NOT BEGGINERS GUNS.
Happy shave
Ken
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11-26-2014, 04:38 PM #7
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11-27-2014, 02:06 AM #8
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11-27-2014, 02:44 AM #9
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Thanked: 3222Thanks for the reply. I was wondering as my Gillette Fat Boy set at 9 with a feather blade feels pretty close to my Muhle R41 (2013) with the same blade as far as aggressiveness goes. Pretty close in the quality of shave too. You are so right about there being little to no room for error with these razors. Used well they are hard to beat though.
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