Merkur Progress "Digress"

I think I'm going to have my long handle Progress Digressed next month but just can't decide on which version yet anyone have any suggestions and reasons for each type?
 
Well I don't really have a lot to compare with seeing as this is (was) my first razor!

I looked at the Digress first and it was nice. Then I had a look at the Progress.

I know there's a fair bit dosh in between them both but I put the Progress down straight away and picked the Digress again.

Not sure if that was the best thing to do but it felt right and was a lot more chunky and heavier.

I really couldn't say that it was unbalanced. Hope this helps a bit.

Sure Ian at the Gentleman's groom Room can give a lot more accurate advice then me!!
 
Did you go in to buy it! Are you local to Dundee?

There are already a couple of us from the area meeting once in a while for a coffee and to swap bits and Bobs. Mike has not made it yet, but SM304 and Taypsie (along with myself) have.

The Digress is a belter. I have just put one up on the Pass around for people to try risk free.

As a first razor, you don't need another.

But you WILL buy more!

Regards,

Cyril

Wha burst the ba said:
Well I don't really have a lot to compare with seeing as this is (was) my first razor!

I looked at the Digress first and it was nice. Then I had a look at the Progress.

I know there's a fair bit dosh in between them both but I put the Progress down straight away and picked the Digress again.

Not sure if that was the best thing to do but it felt right and was a lot more chunky and heavier.

I really couldn't say that it was unbalanced. Hope this helps a bit.

Sure Ian at the Gentleman's groom Room can give a lot more accurate advice then me!!
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This is the pass around Digress and today was the first time I've face shaved with it. I did use it to head shave at the weekend, a job at which it excelled at. Face shave wise it's great, lovely balance and nice and weighty so there's no temptation to add any pressure! I set it to 3 and the resultant shave is nice and smooth BBS all over :) I'm very tempted.....

 
Hippo said:
This is the pass around Digress and today was the first time I've face shaved with it. I did use it to head shave at the weekend, a job at which it excelled at. Face shave wise it's great, lovely balance and nice and weighty so there's no temptation to add any pressure! I set it to 3 and the resultant shave is nice and smooth BBS all over :) I'm very tempted.....

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Great photo!
 
A couple of questions to all regarding the Digress. I'm new to this whole wet shaving thing but am very much enamoured by the sheer beauty of this razor. I find it odd to be so taken by what is basically a device to scrape a scalpel across my face prior to my having my first cup of coffee but there it is.

First, can I purchase one and have it sent me here in Anchorage Alaska? I know Scotland is the birthplace of all proper fly fishing but I'm hopeful the fact we fly fish here as well won't be held against me. Second, I am thinking about the short handled version with the brass knob and wondered if anyone could comment on the effect the modification has on the razors balance? I see where the brass is a tad heavier than the stainless but I really like its appearance.

Thanks all,

Wolf
 
As I told Ian in an e-mail I'm an American Idiot. All I have to do is buy one off his website like any other purchase I might make here in Alaska. I can use my regular CC and everything.

Don't wanna be an American Idiot!

But I've blown it for the night.
 
Wolf said:
As I told Ian in an e-mail I'm an American Idiot. All I have to do is buy one off his website like any other purchase I might make here in Alaska. I can use my regular CC and everything.

Don't wanna be an American Idiot!

But I've blown it for the night.
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Hey, don't beat yourself up too bad. Most Americans wouldn't even know that Scotland was part of the UK (for now anyway!) so well done!
 
Re: RE: Merkur Progress "Digress"

mpf9ret said:
At your peril, check out the website.
I am trying to work out how to get one, without telling my wife.
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Get it delivered to your work address.

When she sees it just tell her you have had it for ages.
 
That's where I picked it up from.

I lost count of the times I came across another pair of 'old' shoes or an 'old' outfit.

Play them at their own game!
 
MrK1 said:
That's where I picked it up from.

I lost count of the times I came across another pair of 'old' shoes or an 'old' outfit.

Play them at their own game!
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Of course the other great one is, "Yes, picked it up in the sales, was great value at only £10!" (imagine, a Digress for £10... LOL :icon_razz:)
 
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