Personally do not like this razor . Shave seemed harsh and aggressive even on lowest setting . Perhaps due to a different bend in blade from the head system design . I have several Merkur models and find them excellent shavers with very good build quality as well as fit and finish . This model just did not give me a comfortable shave .

I have used a fair amount of razors in my quest for the "perfect one". I don't know if a perfect one in fact exists, but if it does, it got to be the Merkur Progress. This is so easy to use, I would recommend to any wetshaver newbie without hesitation. The cutting angle is so close to what a cartridge razor is, that it makes the transition effortless. On top of that, you can set the blade exposure to suit your needs and skin, which is great. Very well built and finished. Has that classic look to it. This is the second progress I bought. Since buying the first, my other razors are just collecting dust.