How aggressive is the Merkur Progress on the highest setting?

[LeroyR]

I used a Tek as a daily driver for years, but it always gave me irritation on my neck as you describe.

Since then I’ve cycled through quite a few razors, but I’ve landed on a BB Ti. If I want extreme aggression, I have a DScosmetics Z.0 Ti (R41 clone, but more aggressive and efficient). The Tek is a fun novelty, but it’s too blade forward for a comfortable shave daily for most users including me (even though I did use it daily for a long time). A Rex Ambassador or a HLS Taiga are also both pretty blade forward, but they’re adjustable so you can dial in your preferred setting. The Progress is a fantastic razor, and it’s got some aggression, but it’s still not as much as I once preferred.

People say that it’s true talent that can get a good shave out of a mild razor, but apparently that’s not me. I’m never happy with a mild razor, never, but too much aggression isn’t good either. I can get DFS+ or BBS- from my BB with a 2.5 pass shave and without any drama, and that’s good enough for me.

 

[Edgelord]

I use mine on 5 for the WTG pass, 2 for the ATG pass, and 4-5 for the cleanup.

Both Progresses (500 and 510) are among my favorite razors.

 

[razorfool]

When you get to the stop, squeeze the TopCap and BasePlate together and you will be able to continue to turn the handle.
You have now over-clocked it.

That's what you do to start the disassembly process on the Futur. Not sure, but I think the shaves would just start to get rougher and more risky. Of course, if you have a stainless steel beard, I guess you might have to go past 6! Also, my VDH Futur clone is not as aggressive as my Futur's, but I do like the lighter feel to the razor and seems a little more nimble.

 

[Fatip101]

My Yaqi Final cut goes to 9.5 ..I never even dared ventured there
Even on settings 6-7 its far more agressive for me than a Muhle r41