What is the leaflet with a Merkur Progress?
What is the leaflet with a Merkur Progress?
I've recently purchased a Merkur Progress and there is a small leaflet which consists of one picture of the razor and the word "important" in red and a red line from this word pointing to the side of the head and a red line pointing to the adjustable knob.
Nothing else is stated, so I'm left wondering what this means.
I see on one side of the head there is an etched triangle and one dot on the handle.
Anyone know?
Thanks!
Nothing else is stated, so I'm left wondering what this means.
I see on one side of the head there is an etched triangle and one dot on the handle.
Anyone know?
Thanks!
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Squire and Janus, as per Mantic's video, I cannot twist the handle so that the spot lines up with the triangle, I just line up the spot on the handle with the spot on the adjustable base.
Look at my comment and Mantics reply on the 1st page, its the most recent comment on his video 2 months ago.
See what you think?.
Cheers
Look at my comment and Mantics reply on the 1st page, its the most recent comment on his video 2 months ago.
See what you think?.
Cheers
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Sometimes when you put a blade into a Progress, it won't quite tighten all the way down to the number 1 on the scale. As long as your razor feels like it's working right, and the blade is set squarely in the head, ignore the imprecise numbering, and simply adjust for a comfortable shave regardless of what it says.
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On a Progress, the ring with the number is a separate piece from the rest of the knob assembly.
In theory this is so before the razor leaves the factory the ring can be set so that the razor "zeros" with a bade in it.
Many Progresses don't "zero" properly.
Some people aren't bothered by this, to others it a major flaw in the design.
The number ring is held onto the knob assembly with a pressed fit and it is easy to turn the number ring to the proper position if a few percautions are taked to insure that the ring isn't damaged.
Determine how much the ring need to be moved. Wrap the ring with several layers of masking tape, put a witness mark on the tape.
Firmly grab the ring with a pair of pliers and rotate the ring the predetermined amount. Unwrap the tape and reinstall your knob.
In theory this is so before the razor leaves the factory the ring can be set so that the razor "zeros" with a bade in it.
Many Progresses don't "zero" properly.
Some people aren't bothered by this, to others it a major flaw in the design.
The number ring is held onto the knob assembly with a pressed fit and it is easy to turn the number ring to the proper position if a few percautions are taked to insure that the ring isn't damaged.
Determine how much the ring need to be moved. Wrap the ring with several layers of masking tape, put a witness mark on the tape.
Firmly grab the ring with a pair of pliers and rotate the ring the predetermined amount. Unwrap the tape and reinstall your knob.