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Merkur Progress 500 Safety Razor with Antique Brass Knob is the short handle version of Merkur's adjustable double edge razor, finished in bright chrome and fitted with a metal adjustment knob in antique brass, engraved with the Merkur logo. Turning that knob moves the blade gap anywhere between 0.6mm and 1.6mm, so a single razor takes care of both a close daily shave and several days of growth.
It is a two-piece razor, with a chrome-plated die-cast zinc head sitting on a chrome-plated brass handle. The closed comb head and short handle keep it compact at 88mm long, while 105g gives it a solid, settled feel in the hand.
Fine tuning the gap is what makes this adjustable safety razor such a good long-term choice. Start on a low setting while your technique settles in, then open it up a step at a time to suit your beard and skin. The marked scale means a favourite setting is always easy to find again.
Key Features
The blade gap adjusts from 0.6mm to 1.6mm with a turn of the knob.
Lower settings give a close daily shave, and higher settings deal with longer growth.
A marked scale shows which setting the razor is on.
The metal adjustment knob has an antique brass finish and an engraved Merkur logo.
The head and handle are finished in bright chrome.
The short handle and closed comb head make a compact two-piece razor.
How to Use
Unscrew the top plate using the brass knob, place a standard double edge blade, then close it and check the blade sits evenly on both sides.
Turn the knob to one of the lower settings for your first few shaves.
Hold the head at a shallow angle to the skin and use short strokes with light pressure.
Move up the scale a step at a time once you are comfortable, or when shaving more than a day's growth.
Specifications
Model: Merkur Progress 500, item no. 500105
Head: Closed comb, adjustable
Blade gap: 0.6mm to 1.6mm
Head material: Die-cast zinc, bright chrome plated
Handle: Brass, bright chrome plated, short handle
Adjustment knob: Metal, antique