My Next Merkur

[qhsdoitall]

OK, what's my next Merkur going to be. :D

1) Merkur Progess
2) Merkur HD Classic Open Comb
3) Merkur 1904
4) Other Merkur

[Mottern Man]

1904, It just looks cool. :cool:

[Padron]

I voted progress, they look cool with the custom metal knobs :D

[fritz]

OK, what's my next Merkur going to be. :D

1) Merkur Progess
2) Merkur HD Classic Open Comb
3) Merkur 1904
4) Other Merkur

My gosh, after peeking at your Medicine Chest, the best thing I could say is the 12C, the open-comb version of the 38C. Presuming you want to maximize variety, although you have two razors identical except in both chrome and gold!

[DragonBoy]

I voted for the OpenComb HD... I think OC is very underrated.. Go for it...

[Bronco]

I voted open comb as well. I do really enjoy my 1904 and it does come in open comb. You could kill two birds with one.........errr........

[moviemaniac]

Get the 1904 :D

[qhsdoitall]

My gosh, after peeking at your Medicine Chest, the best thing I could say is the 12C, the open-comb version of the 38C. Presuming you want to maximize variety, although you have two razors identical except in both chrome and gold!

I did that on purpose because I want to, I don't normally collect , collect the gold ones and use the polished ones. I need to pick up an HD Classic polished but that does not count for this list. :D

[madmedic]

I find the 1904 rather 'tame'. Go for the HD Open Comb.

[qhsdoitall]

I voted open comb as well. I do really enjoy my 1904 and it does come in open comb. You could kill two birds with one.........errr........

This idea has a lot of merit. I'm curious to the weight difference between the HD open comb and the 1904 open comb. Anyone know?

[Bronco]

Rich,
You may be able to find it Here (http://www.emsplace.com/shaving/razor_information.aspx)

[qhsdoitall]

Rich,
You may be able to find it Here (http://www.emsplace.com/shaving/razor_information.aspx)

Thanks. If I am reading that right then it's 1.7 oz versus 2.75 oz.

[Bronco]

Looks that way to me. I don't have a HD to comare the 1904 with so I can't help you with the shave comparison. Not to mention no OC's. :(

[qhsdoitall]

Looks that way to me. I don't have a HD to comare the 1904 with so I can't help you with the shave comparison. Not to mention no OC's. :(

I have the HD in slant and classic so I know the weight on those. I have Parkers and they are light so maybe that would be a fair comparison. I'll have to weigh a Parker. However, I find the Parker razors a bit light for my taste.

[Bronco]

I find the 1904 to be comparable in weight to a SS although I have not weighed them. It handles pretty much like a tech but has a more aggresive shave. YMMV I had one Parker (before it fell apart) and found it way to light.
Rich, now that you have me investing in Merkur I find myself wondering what I will get next.:D

[qhsdoitall]

I find the 1904 to be comparable in weight to a SS although I have not weighed them. It handles pretty much like a tech but has a more aggresive shave. YMMV I had one Parker (before it fell apart) and found it way to light.
Rich, now that you have me investing in Merkur I find myself wondering what I will get next.:D

Would I do that to you? :D

I'm with you on the Parkers. Too light for me but a number of people are going to find them a good fit.

[TomH]

Voted for "others"...
I think I would buy a Vision or a Progress because I really like these adjustable razors...;)

[herzi]

Voted for the Progress. And it will be a golden one!!!!

[moviemaniac]

Voted for the Progress. And it will be a golden one!!!!
a golden progress is also on my to-buy list :D But they're getting scarce now that they've been discontinued...

[johnniegold]

23c. You won't be sorry.

[bearbeard]

i voted progress, but it only makes sense if you go for the customized metal knob.

[qhsdoitall]

a golden progress is also on my to-buy list :D But they're getting scarce now that they've been discontinued...

Now, where the heck am I going to find one of those! :D

[qhsdoitall]

It seems the HD Open Comb had an early lead and then a flood of Progress votes came in. You're not making it easy!! :D

Someone said custom knob for the Progress. Do they have a pic?

[icemncmth]

I love my Progress...that has been customized for me......it is a Mergress!

http://icemncmth.smugmug.com/photos/160442187-L.jpg

[Leisureguy]

I would go for the Slant Bar. I personally don't like the Merkur open comb design, in which the blade's edge rests directly on the comb. I like the Gillette NEW IMPROVED and NEW design, with the drop-shoulder profile that lifts the edge just above the comb. Indeed, a Gillette NEW is one of my favorite razors these days.

[PottyDoctor]

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl ....1904....1904....1904....1904....1904....1904.. ..1904....1904....1904....1904....1904....1904.... 1904....1904....1904....1904....1904....1904....19 04....1904....1904....1904....1904....1904....1904 ....1904....1904....1904....1904....1904....:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[qhsdoitall]

OK, I'm going with this one since I like the 38C so much.

12C Classic HD* Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)

[Bronco]

Probably a good choice. I just picked up a 1904 OC from another forum member. Although I really like my 1904 with the bar, the 1904 OC is a lightweight, I was very disappointed. :(

[fritz]

OK, I'm going with this one since I like the 38C so much.
12C Classic HD* Long Handled Open Comb Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome (Barber Pole)
Great choice! See my SOTD entry (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showpost.php?p=23296&postcount=38).

[qhsdoitall]

Couldn't resist. For my next razor, I'm getting a Mergress. This is a modified Merkur Progress with the plastic tip replaced with a metal fluted tip. I'm having the razor dropped shipped to the person making the modification. Modification cost is $35 including shipping plus the cost of the razor.

[Rufus]

The Progress is a piece of over rated crap, in my not so humble opinion. Go for the 38C or the slant if you want a "good" razor. Truth be known, I really like my Schick Krona.

[qhsdoitall]

The Progress is a piece of over rated crap, in my not so humble opinion. Go for the 38C or the slant if you want a "good" razor. Truth be known, I really like my Schick Krona.

I have a 38C and a slant and an open comb already. :D

[minderasr]

I happen to like my Progress, thank you very much!

:D