tldr; Highly praised for smooth and comfortable, aggressive performance.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Merkur Progress
“You're likely going to need a few passes to get BBS regardless of what razor you use. It's not the aggressivness, it's getting all the whiskers by going in different directions that does it, for me at least. I'd recommend an adjustable to get exactly the aggression you want. Merkur Progress is a great one.”
“Bear in mind that Futur is a lot more aggressive than the Progress even at its lowest settings. Dial it all the way down and then start ramping it up till it starts to feel uncomfortable. Also, you can tone it down using a mild blade.”
301 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026