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On the subject of adjustables, I've always liked the short- and long-handled versions of the Merkur Progress, and as well as the plastic knob versions, I've got the Digress from Scotland with a brass knob, and a Mergress from the USA, with a stainless knob.
Both the "modded" razors were, at the time, available only as a complete razor, and rather more expensive than the base razor. In the last few days, I see that the Shave Nation proprietor in the USA, who posts on Youtube as "geofatboy", has introduced replacement knobs in brass and stainless steel. These are called "Opgress" and can be bought separately or with the razor (short handle only, at the moment). The cost is US$ 50.00, and they are easily installed by the user on an existing short-handle Progress. They look pretty good, but don't have setting/index numbers. This is obviously a disadvantage in use, as the index collar moves when changing a blade, and a certain amount of eidetic memory will be needed to get back to a preferred setting, unless the user marks the ring/knob. It does make user installation easier, as a certain amount of trial and error is needed to get the gap, index number and dot lined up at the start low setting after any dismantling; which I learnt through bitter experience.
The link to the vendor is here:- Shave Nation Opgress and the YT installation video here:- Opgress DIY installation.
I've no vested interest here, and haven't ever bought from Shave Nation, but I have seen an awful lot of posts over the years from people who like the Progress but detest the plastic knob.
Both the "modded" razors were, at the time, available only as a complete razor, and rather more expensive than the base razor. In the last few days, I see that the Shave Nation proprietor in the USA, who posts on Youtube as "geofatboy", has introduced replacement knobs in brass and stainless steel. These are called "Opgress" and can be bought separately or with the razor (short handle only, at the moment). The cost is US$ 50.00, and they are easily installed by the user on an existing short-handle Progress. They look pretty good, but don't have setting/index numbers. This is obviously a disadvantage in use, as the index collar moves when changing a blade, and a certain amount of eidetic memory will be needed to get back to a preferred setting, unless the user marks the ring/knob. It does make user installation easier, as a certain amount of trial and error is needed to get the gap, index number and dot lined up at the start low setting after any dismantling; which I learnt through bitter experience.
The link to the vendor is here:- Shave Nation Opgress and the YT installation video here:- Opgress DIY installation.
I've no vested interest here, and haven't ever bought from Shave Nation, but I have seen an awful lot of posts over the years from people who like the Progress but detest the plastic knob.