Merkur 570 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor, boxed

Ah, Merkur... Is there anyone who doesn’t know or love Merkur brand? Chances are your first double edge safety razor when you start traditional wet shaving a Merkur will be your first razor. MerkurStahlwaren GmbH & Co. of Solingen, founded in 1986 has been producing various safety razors all have a place in traditional wet shaving fans hearts. This experienced company is accepted as one of the most important names in the market. Every model has their own disciples, and most of the models are must have razors both for daily use or collecting in mind. 

Merkur offers a wide range of safety razors including open and closed comb heads, slanted heads, classical designs, modern designs, 2 or 3-piece models, adjustable razors, long or short handles, aggressive or mild models. You name it, Merkur has it. 

The German producer of fine safety razors, offers great craftsmanship, plating, balance and handling. We can easily say that almost every shaving enthusiast would have a Progress in their collection. It’s one of the most popular and sold double edge safety razor models in the world. 

Merkur Progress is a 2-piece safety razor with a traditional look and shiny chrome plating. It’s got an imitation ivory adjustment knob with a beautiful Merkur logo under it. What makes the progress special is that it’s an adjustable razor. We can easily say it’s the most sold adjustable double edge safety razor in the world. 

With the adjustable design you turn the knob on the bottom of the handle to adjust the shaving aggressiveness. You can dial from 1 to 5 with 1 being a mild narrow blade gap and 5 offering an aggressive larger blade gap. Adjustable safety razors are very versatile tools and preferred by both beginners and experienced users. They can be combined with any double edge razor blades and whether you have a normal or sensitive skin it’s guaranteed you can find a suitable setting. 

Merkur has been producing Progress since from 1955 and It hasn’t lost its popularity a bit. This is not just because it’s an adjustable razor, but also from the reason it’s got a special head design exclusive to itself. This closed comb head has a different blade geometry than other Merkur safety razor models, it cuts superbly, it feels superbly, actually it’s one of the best closed comb heads on the market. You’ll understand us when you have your first shave with this razor. If you want only but one razor for a lifetime this will do. 

A must have razor. Highly recommended. 

Merkur Progress comes in the versions as long or short handled. The 570 model is the shorter handled version with a perfect balance and it’s one of the most selling Merkur safety razor in the world. Comes with a neat hard plastic box.

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Made in Solingen, Germany.