Hi geofatboy, this is my daily driver too. After all the good reviews on the Rockwell 6c, I bought one. It's good razor but I still prefer my Merkur Progress short. Just a closer, engaging and more comfortable, irritable free, enjoyable shave 3-2-1. Easy to adjust and a great size to take on holiday too. Works for me fine with a Gillette silver blue or an Astra green blade. It's really the only razor you ever need. 😊
...a quick tip...I keep the top cap pressed down when I screw it in and out just to ease the pressure of the spring, and so (hopefully) prolong the life of the thread...just my 2 cents...thanks geo 👍
geo that is a very very nice looking razor I would never swap out that plastic knob I think it looks really nice it gives it class and it certainly stood the test of time 1955 to be exact
Exactly. Google images of high end German car interiors from the 50's and 60's. All the plastic knobs and buttons were done in this material and ivory colour.
Love me some TOBS. I'm so out of the loop I didn't know that half of my collection of them is now discontinued. Shaving shop is my favorite. Thank God I have a full tub and another partial that I now need to use sparingly, but lovingly
Hello Geo! Not related to this video, but can you do a quick video on your shaving setup and cleanup? Like before you even shave, how you lay out your razors etc. And post shave, cleaning up the counter and storing everything? Thanks!
When I tighten the handle down until I feel resistance it's on 3.5. do I consider this zero? Or do I back it off to zero and start there? Also at the higher settings does your cap head move some?
This is my go to - but really aggressive for me. I have to effectively dial it down to the lowest setting. Would be great to get a tutorial on how to clean and maintain! Also do others also deal with the infamous misalignment of the blade on this?
Mines either a 2019 or 2020 model. Never ever been misaligned. I believe they redid the moulds in 2016-17? because of the problems you mention, where the old moulds just wore out. Ref aggressiveness, everybody is different, my mild level on this razor is 2 or 2.5....
Haven't watched you in a while Thanks for the upload that finally came up in my feed Love the feedback from this razor. She really sings with this razor. 👍🏻 Parker ripped the design off after patent ran out but still not the same
I notice you nicked your chin a bit and the alum had trouble stopping the bleeding. I'm going to say that's very much the Feather blade being responsible. I was told my Matt at Razor Emporium that the Feather blade is slightly wider than other blades and that's why it can be such an abrasive/cut prone shave in many razors. I've used it and it is wicked sharp and causes me much irritation even when dialed down the lowest setting in a Rex Konsul. (A Feather is so sharp you don't need to dial it up for any reason in any adjustable razor.) Try a Wilkinson Sword or Permasharp next time in the Merkur Progress and see how it does. They are sharp enough to plow through any heavy growth and smooth enough to get you BBS without a lot of razor burn.
One thing i will mention ref the new Progress razors which disapoints an old man with failing eyesight like myself - Merkur - sort out deeper and more legible numbers on the bottom.please! Even charge another Dollar to put some paint in them like originals from 50 years ago. And no, i dont want an Opgress/Mergress whatever with better numbers. I like my faux ivory plastic thanx very much. Great vid as per Geo.
I totally agree Michael. They also changed the arrow and line on the head and made it smaller, now it's much more difficult to tell if you've aligned them properly. Plus-the Opgress knob doesn't have any numbers on it.
Love the videos geo been watching for a.long time but only been wet shaving with a DE for about five months still trying to find the right razor blade and soap and all that for.my sensitive skin
This razor is one of my favs! Does an amazing job on my head especially loaded with a feather blade! My starting point however is at 5, not 1. When loading a new blade it always goes just past 1 and continues to stop at 5. Any advice to straighten this out? Love the videos Geo, the channel is always very informative.
I used this razor this morning. I haven't used it in years, and I used to cut myself with it often. I have been shaving for more than 15 years and have had a wonderful shave, so if you're cutting yourself with a good razor like a Merkur, it is your skill level, not the razor. I had a similar experience with my Rex Ambassador razor when I first bought it.
Hi, in my progress, when turning the adjustment knob, it does not flow like oil, it turns as if it is rubbing against something, while shaving in the number 3 setting, while washing the machine and shaking off the excess water, a clicking sound comes from the head, is it normal? By the way the tool just got my first shave
Hey Geo, I have noticed that you never go across the grain when you check for closeness with your hand. I find after thee passes and a buff across the cheeks I still can feel some growth on the jaw line and neck area mostly below the skin. Can I get closer in these areas without razor burn and irritation by pulling the skin tighter to shave? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Henry, yes stretching the skin will help you get closer. You can stretch with your face by turning, or using your fingers for a greater stretch. Enjoy!
@@acbulgin2 concur with everything you say sir, well said. Especially the short handle and leaving the plastic knob and perfect balance alone. I also am a 34C and Progress 500 afficianado. Cheers!
Hey bro, is this wierd? Against the grain on neck I got a massacre with a Feather blade, I was like ok Im bot doing it against, not worth it, now I tried Gillette C.K. blade and it's flawless against the grain on neck. I thought the sharper the blade, the better everywhere, but maybe not on sensitive areas? Is the King C. blade medium sharp? I want to try the best blade in that sharpness, btw this was excellent so far
$ 40 CHEAP Muhle r89 safety razor WITH Muhle r89, R41 or Edwin Jagger HEADs ONLY WITH IKON HANDLE better shave the Ikon handle is heavier, the head will not come loose from the handle, has a better grip, it's more user-friendly to shave with, it's only $20 when i bought my handle through Amazon Your mileage may vary? wheelchair larry
Been wanting to try one of these for ages so I googled this morning, saw one for €28.80 with free shipping and returns, seems to good to be true so I’m not getting my hopes up yet. Will come back here to report🫡 edit: it was too good to be true, order was cancelled and will get refunded
Every time i get the notification on my phone i get pumped up and think "here we go boys, what are we shaving with today?"
Ha Ha!!! Love it❤️
Simply the best shaver on the market! I love the ability to adjust based on the beard growth. A clear comparative advantage!
Exactly! Why it's been so popular for so long.
Can't believe we're on episode #10 of the everyday shave, they've absolutely flown by! Great series Geo.👌
Absolutely! It goes by in a blink!
@@geofatboy dear Geo Fatboy, I need for every Day some razor.
For BBS.
What is better 39 C Merkur
Progres Merkur .
Regards
The Merkur is an amazing razor, definitely stood the test of time:)
True That!
Hi geofatboy, this is my daily driver too. After all the good reviews on the Rockwell 6c, I bought one. It's good razor but I still prefer my Merkur Progress short. Just a closer, engaging and more comfortable, irritable free, enjoyable shave 3-2-1. Easy to adjust and a great size to take on holiday too. Works for me fine with a Gillette silver blue or an Astra green blade. It's really the only razor you ever need. 😊
Which is better for every day
Progres or 39 c
...a quick tip...I keep the top cap pressed down when I screw it in and out just to ease the pressure of the spring, and so (hopefully) prolong the life of the thread...just my 2 cents...thanks geo 👍
Thanks Cas, I like to just see if it will catch on it's own...
But pressing is probably better for the razor.
geo that is a very very nice looking razor I would never swap out that plastic knob I think it looks really nice it gives it class and it certainly stood the test of time 1955 to be exact
Exactly.
Google images of high end German car interiors from the 50's and 60's. All the plastic knobs and buttons were done in this material and ivory colour.
@@michaelhayward7572 thank you.only old traditional things are the best unlike the things of today I'm a man of the past
Thanks for dating the Progress for us!
@@geofatboy you are very welcome
Love these every day shave videos. Always looking forward to the next one. It was a great idea. Next up Henson medium please
Thanks for watching and commenting CBR!
Adjustable razor is just like the Goldie Locks of Merkur products. Just right for individual preferences and close shave!
Nailed it!
Love me some TOBS. I'm so out of the loop I didn't know that half of my collection of them is now discontinued. Shaving shop is my favorite. Thank God I have a full tub and another partial that I now need to use sparingly, but lovingly
I really am enjoying these daily shaves. Some top notch razors. I'm a big fan of Merkur gear, so I might just have to treat myself to the Progress.
Go for it.
You won't be dissapointed.
Ditto here, Merkur with its history and heritage is easily my favourite brand.
Thanks Steven!
Would u prefer the merkur progress or the merkur futur?
It's a tossup-They are both fun to shave with and the loading method on the Future is pretty sweet!
Hello Geo! Not related to this video, but can you do a quick video on your shaving setup and cleanup? Like before you even shave, how you lay out your razors etc. And post shave, cleaning up the counter and storing everything? Thanks!
Thanks for the request. Good video topic!
When I tighten the handle down until I feel resistance it's on 3.5. do I consider this zero? Or do I back it off to zero and start there? Also at the higher settings does your cap head move some?
Watch where he mentions lining up the head arrow with the body notch. I had the same issue and swapped them around now it lines up on 1 perfectly
Great shave think I’ll order that cream, thanks 😊 for your videos
Thanks Bill!
This is my go to - but really aggressive for me. I have to effectively dial it down to the lowest setting. Would be great to get a tutorial on how to clean and maintain! Also do others also deal with the infamous misalignment of the blade on this?
Mines either a 2019 or 2020 model. Never ever been misaligned.
I believe they redid the moulds in 2016-17? because of the problems you mention, where the old moulds just wore out.
Ref aggressiveness, everybody is different, my mild level on this razor is 2 or 2.5....
Hmmmm, I haven't really heard about many issues with misalignment
@@geofatboy No worries! Thanks for responding! What would be awesome is a tutorial on how to clean and maintain the Progress and other adjustables!
Love you Geo, thank you! I liked the video before I pressed the play button
Thank you for your support Alex!
This is my go to razor. Long handle version.
Nice!
Haven't watched you in a while
Thanks for the upload that finally came up in my feed
Love the feedback from this razor. She really sings with this razor. 👍🏻
Parker ripped the design off after patent ran out but still not the same
Uh Oh! Sounds like you have some catching up to do! Lots of vids to watch.
I notice you nicked your chin a bit and the alum had trouble stopping the bleeding. I'm going to say that's very much the Feather blade being responsible. I was told my Matt at Razor Emporium that the Feather blade is slightly wider than other blades and that's why it can be such an abrasive/cut prone shave in many razors. I've used it and it is wicked sharp and causes me much irritation even when dialed down the lowest setting in a Rex Konsul. (A Feather is so sharp you don't need to dial it up for any reason in any adjustable razor.) Try a Wilkinson Sword or Permasharp next time in the Merkur Progress and see how it does. They are sharp enough to plow through any heavy growth and smooth enough to get you BBS without a lot of razor burn.
bit.ly/DeRazorBladesSN When you find the one that you like best, let us know!
One thing i will mention ref the new Progress razors which disapoints an old man with failing eyesight like myself - Merkur - sort out deeper and more legible numbers on the bottom.please! Even charge another Dollar to put some paint in them like originals from 50 years ago.
And no, i dont want an Opgress/Mergress whatever with better numbers. I like my faux ivory plastic thanx very much.
Great vid as per Geo.
I totally agree Michael. They also changed the arrow and line on the head and made it smaller, now it's much more difficult to tell if you've aligned them properly. Plus-the Opgress knob doesn't have any numbers on it.
@@geofatboy concur Geo, well said.
Great everyday shave #10; thank you! Have a great 4th of July weekend!🇺🇸 All the best, Geo!
Thanks Mike-All the best to you and yours
Great job. Does the dial detach completely from the handle to enable cleaning?
Yes, it can be removed: th-cam.com/video/qXqJY-WI1ec/w-d-xo.html
Love the videos geo been watching for a.long time but only been wet shaving with a DE for about five months still trying to find the right razor blade and soap and all that for.my sensitive skin
Thanks for the love Shelby!
hi Geofatboy very nice job. I think maybe you can try straight razor shaver and not safety razor.
Coming right up!
Hey Geo, are you going to make any more shave nation indestructibowls in the future? I’d love to get my hands one if there are any available.
Yes we are!
This razor is one of my favs! Does an amazing job on my head especially loaded with a feather blade! My starting point however is at 5, not 1. When loading a new blade it always goes just past 1 and continues to stop at 5. Any advice to straighten this out? Love the videos Geo, the channel is always very informative.
Thanks Troy! My first thought-"This one goes to eleven!" Sounds like it needs to be recalibrated, maybe contact Merkur/ Dovo support.
I used this razor this morning. I haven't used it in years, and I used to cut myself with it often. I have been shaving for more than 15 years and have had a wonderful shave, so if you're cutting yourself with a good razor like a Merkur, it is your skill level, not the razor. I had a similar experience with my Rex Ambassador razor when I first bought it.
Trying to get one for a friend for Xmas
New intro is good geo, but the OG intro was the best.
Go back to it whenever you feel like :)
OG with the 4 squares or the 28 second one?
Hi geo. Can facial toner ie thayers or t zone be used instead of an alum block
Hi, in my progress, when turning the adjustment knob, it does not flow like oil, it turns as if it is rubbing against something, while shaving in the number 3 setting, while washing the machine and shaking off the excess water, a clicking sound comes from the head, is it normal? By the way the tool just got my first shave
Nice review! 👋😃👍
Is this as aggressive as R41 at the highest settings ?
Very Close!
@@geofatboy excited 😊
does anyone know if the gold dollar 66 is sharp out the box? looking to get into streight razor shaving already use a DE razor or a shavette. thanks
Gold Dollars are not sharp enough to shave with out of the box. Great for practicing your honing technique though.
Survey: Do you go numerically lower or higher for the second pass?
Hi Geo, I was wondering if you know any Proraso Green and Mennen replica available in the market. Thanks for your help!
Proraso green tube is also CO Bigelow but why not get the real thing? Not sure about Mennen.
@@geofatboy looking for more performance and more menthol. Thank you!
Which is BBS PROGRES or 39 C
Hey Geo, I have noticed that you never go across the grain when you check for closeness with your hand.
I find after thee passes and a buff across the cheeks I still can feel some growth on the jaw line and neck area mostly below the skin. Can I get closer in these areas without razor burn and irritation by pulling the skin tighter to shave?
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Hi Henry, yes stretching the skin will help you get closer.
You can stretch with your face by turning, or using your fingers for a greater stretch. Enjoy!
I love my Progress
Nice Shave Geo💈💈and good products used. The Progress is a great shaver, hi, lo, fast or slow. Opgress knob essential IMO. Enjoy!
@@acbulgin2 concur with everything you say sir, well said.
Especially the short handle and leaving the plastic knob and perfect balance alone.
I also am a 34C and Progress 500 afficianado.
Cheers!
Nicely put Terry!
Geo are you ok man just saw the news
Yes-Fine-Thanks for checking. That was about 7 miles away from me...
@@geofatboy @geofatboy glad you ok man cant be safe enough these days every corner is a d trap...horrendous.Keep you and your family safe
Шта је бољи апарат Меркур Прогрес
Меркур Футур
Паркер Вариант
Hey bro, is this wierd? Against the grain on neck I got a massacre with a Feather blade, I was like ok Im bot doing it against, not worth it, now I tried Gillette C.K. blade and it's flawless against the grain on neck.
I thought the sharper the blade, the better everywhere, but maybe not on sensitive areas? Is the King C. blade medium sharp? I want to try the best blade in that sharpness, btw this was excellent so far
Feather's aren't for everyone. Once you find a blade you like stick with it and enjoy!
$ 40 CHEAP Muhle r89 safety razor WITH Muhle r89, R41 or Edwin Jagger HEADs ONLY WITH IKON HANDLE better shave the Ikon handle is heavier, the head will not come loose from the handle, has a better grip, it's more user-friendly to shave with, it's only $20 when i bought my handle through Amazon Your mileage may vary? wheelchair larry
YMMV in all things shaving!
great videooooooooooos your the best hugs wheelchair larry@@geofatboy
HAHAHAHAHA First Again lol
Here ya go🥇
Been wanting to try one of these for ages so I googled this morning, saw one for €28.80 with free shipping and returns, seems to good to be true so I’m not getting my hopes up yet. Will come back here to report🫡 edit: it was too good to be true, order was cancelled and will get refunded