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product_id: 7728899
title: "Progress 510 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Long Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar"
brand: "merkur"
price: "$279.96"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 3
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region: Ecuador
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# Plastic-free, sustainable metal build Adjustable blade gap for personalized shave Twist handle dial for precise control Progress 510 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Long Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar

**Brand:** merkur
**Price:** $279.96
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Elevate your shave game with precision and sustainability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Progress 510 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Long Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar by merkur
- **How much does it cost?** $279.96 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- merkur enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted merkur brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Long Handle:** Designed for larger hands to reduce razor burns and cuts with superior grip.
- • **Timeless German Engineering:** Crafted since the 1950s for durability and precision, a true classic.
- • **Customizable Shave Precision:** Twist the handle to dial in your perfect blade gap, from gentle to aggressive.
- • **Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective:** Plastic-free brass and chrome design with standard blades—no subscriptions needed.
- • **Smooth, Irritation-Free Experience:** Adjustable settings ensure a comfortable shave for sensitive or coarse skin.

## Overview

The Progress 510 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor is a German-engineered, plastic-free shaving tool featuring a long handle and twist-to-adjust blade gap. It offers a customizable, irritation-free shave suitable for all skin types, combining classic craftsmanship with modern eco-conscious design.

## Description

MERKUR Progress 510 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Long Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar

## Features

- ADJUSTABLE BLADE GAP WITH A LONG HANDLE: MERKUR 510C ensures a smooth, irritation-free shave with its adjustable blade gap tailored to your skin and hair. The long handle is ideal for those who have larger hands and helps eliminate razor burns and cuts.
- TWIST HANDLE TO ADJUST: The MERKUR 510C adjustable razor works by twisting the handle to modify the blade gap, controlling shave aggressiveness. It offers a gentler or closer shave, suitable for different skin types, hair thicknesses, and shaving needs.
- TIMELESS GERMAN DESIGN SINCE THE 1950s: The MERKUR 510C embodies German craftsmanship and precision engineering. It's a double-edge razor Built for durability and offers a customizable shave, ensuring a smooth, comfy experience tailored to your needs.
- SMOOTH, IRRITATION-FREE SHAVE: The MERKUR 510C delivers a smooth, irritation-free shave with its adjustable design. Ideal for sensitive skin or coarse hair, it eliminates razor burn, nicks, and cuts, ensuring a comfortable, effortless shave.
- NO PLASTIC DESIGN: With a handle made of high-quality brass and a chrome finish, this double-edge razor ensures long-lasting performance. It's heavier than aluminum and plastic razors, delivering a smoother shave every time.
- USE WITH STANDARD BLADE, PENNIES PER SHAVE: This single-blade razor is compatible with any standard double-edged razor blade, delivering outstanding performance at an affordable cost. No subscriptions or custom blades are required.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MERKUR
- **Number of Blades:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count
- **Special Feature:** Adjustable
- **Number of Items:** 1

## Images

![Progress 510 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Long Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517JFXzyjrL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: proper indexing of the adjustment numbers from blade to blade or after cleaning**
A: If you use Feather blades - and there is some consensus that they are among the best - start at the very lowest setting and then crank it up 1/2 to 1 notch each pass. The higher the number, the more facial hair it will grab onto, and if the number is too high it will try to get too much at once and you'll get nicks. With other blades, the higher settings (3+) might be useful, but with Feathers I've never found it necessary. Naturally, everyone has different coarseness to their beard hair, and perhaps the shaving soap you use is different from mine, so maybe your best place to start is 1.5, or 2. But I'd start at the absolute minimum and only advance it once that setting has done as much as it will. You should also try to make as few passes as possible, since more will irritate the skin.

**Q: How are blades inserted?  Is it a butterfly action?**
A: No. This is not a butterfly opening safety razor. This is a three-piece unit. The top blade head is two pieces that hold the blade in place, and when together, the two head pieces screw onto the base.

**Q: Can this shaver be used to shave private parts, shave your head, etc?  I've experience bad results with none adjustable types.**
A: Not with this type of razor or  a  set of irons  Brother.  They do make razors suitable  for the head which  I've seen that are round in shape check them out.

**Q: There are no instructions with razor.  Besides rinsing in warm water, what else do you have to do to clean it and keep it functioning correctly?**
A: Each week, I take it apart as if I were changing the blade, and remove the blade. Then I scrub it with some anti-bacterial hand soap using an old toothbrush and hot water. I rinse it clean, shake off the excess water, then reassemble. That process seems to work good for me.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless masterpiece.
*by H***R on September 16, 2022*

This is my 3rd adjustable razor and 4th Merkur. I have a Vikings Blade Emperor and a vintage Gillette Fatboy. I really love the adjustable razors. My thoughts are they can be dialed in better for each user and once you find the perfect blade for that razor it’s as good as it gets. I started with this on a setting of 1. I’m up to 4.5 and that’s as high as I’m going because that just a sweet spot for me. So far I’ve only used Astra SP blades for 3 shaves each. Tomorrow will be #3 with the current blade and it’s off to the next blade to see if the shave is any better which frankly will be difficult to achieve.I have never tried a Merkur future but this blows away the VB Emperor and I like the weight a little better than the Fatboy. I’m also a big fan of the Merkur 37c slant but I think the shave with this is just a little better.You don’t need special instructions (at least one review suggested) to reassemble. Look at both sides of the head and it will be self explanatory. It’s not that hard to know when it’s tight (from another review) just tighten until it feels snug then look at the setting. It’s on one at that point. As for disassembly, really, how hard is it to take anything apart?I started wet shaving long ago in the early 80s and learned (sometimes the hard way) with my dad’s Fatboy (now the one I own) and at this point probably own 25 DE razors and actually use 5-6 of them. I’d have to say at this point this is right up there with my 1955 SS red tip as one of my favorites.This could be a great razor for a beginner so long as you start low (1 would be good) on the setting and work up. The weight as I said earlier is fantastic. Zero pressure and it’s spot on with a good blade. Love the balance of this razor and the bright chrome finish is gorgeous.This will continue to be my daily razor at least until I find the perfect blade match and after that it will get lots of turns in the rotation. I really don’t see it being replaced at all unless Jagger or Muhle does a similar product with their head design.So if your looking for a adjustable my advice is simple, get this one unless you don’t own a slant bar yet. That should be every newbies 2nd razor. This should be #3. It’s fantastic and you can’t go wrong with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go to razor
*by Z***C on November 12, 2011*

I own 9 double edged razors ,and this, combined with a feather platinum tipped stainless blade works great. All of my razors including the Merkur 180 long handle , Edwin Jagger De89, Merkur Futur do a good job on the first 2/3rds of my face. My neck is a different animal altogether. I never really noticed how hair grows at different angles and thickness in different areas of the face until I went old school wet shaving. I always left stubble on my neck no matter what I did or what blade I used (mostly Feather stainless platinum). My Gillette Pro glide did no better but I never really checked. In and out in one pass and done. Now wet shaving is more of a science. You really get to know your face and beard. This is the only razor that could get my neck just on both sides of the trachea. These whiskers grow sideways or horizontal and my neck gets razor burn quite easily. So a need a sharp effective razor that can do the job in 2 passes and this does it with no problem when dialed on the 2.5 setting or sometimes 3. Beyond 3 with a Feather blade the nicks start to come. Its still not 100% baby smooth in that area but significantly improved. We all know with wet shaving their are all sorts of variables such as pre shave prep, shaving cream, wetting with a good brush and hot towel, showering before shaving or even while showering if you have a mirror there. I've tried most of it and in the end the Progress is a winner. Size adjustability build quality weight distribution all contribute to a nice close shave. Before you even shave you'll know what I mean. After you shave there is no question about what razor comes on your next trip. This is the best all around razor. I will try the slant razor next. I like the Futur but its big and I won't even think about the Vision until they bring it's bulk down. I can go in setting one for most of my face and between 2-3 for my problem neck area. Solves my shaving crisis. Thanks Merkur this is a remarkable shaving instrument.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great first shave !
*by B***E on July 9, 2014*

This razor does a great Job ! I have only had one shave with it so far, and I used The single Mekur blade it came with. I'm not a believer in a razor, being the only reason for a great shave alone. You have got to have a good blade to accompany also. From what I have read in review's. The Merkur blades are not that great, and the shave I got today was pretty damn good ! With the head on this razor being adjustable, I don't understand how it could not give a great shave. Unless your blade is real garbage. This razor did not come with the plastic case., so if you are looking forward to it ,you need to order from one of the other's that show it in the description. The finish on the razor is in excellent shape. I also read one review (here) that said the handle wasn't long enough. The handle is about 3,3/4" long , overall razor is about 4,1/8 in long with the blade tightened down. The handle is plenty long enough for me,. And I have large hands ! I would recommend this razor ! This is my fifth double edge razor. I have bought two that were in the $10 to $15 range They don't compare to this razor at all. I also have a Edwin jagger de89. And it does a great job also, but it can't compete with this razor because of it being adjustable . with the Edwin jagger you need to find the wright blade to match, you and the razor. With this razor you can just about use any blade you want. I also have a 100% stainless steel razor I just bought and have not used yet, as the Merkur progress and it arrived at the same time. If you can afford to buy this razor , I am sure it will pay for itself with the ability to buy cheaper blades alone. It seems to be built well enough to last a good amount of time. I would recommend this razor.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*