--- product_id: 13738130 title: "MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar" brand: "merkur" price: "AED 394" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13738130-merkur-progress-500-adjustable-double-edge-safety-razor-standard-handle store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Plastic-free, eco-friendly metal build Adjustable blade gap for custom shave Precision German engineering since 1950s MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar **Brand:** merkur **Price:** AED 394 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Elevate your morning ritual with precision-engineered grooming mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar by merkur - **How much does it cost?** AED 394 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13738130-merkur-progress-500-adjustable-double-edge-safety-razor-standard-handle) ## 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 - • **Eco-Chic Grooming:** Compatible with standard recyclable blades—save money and reduce waste without sacrificing quality. - • **Iconic German Design:** Experience timeless craftsmanship from Solingen, the world capital of premium shaving tools. - • **Crafted for Longevity:** Solid brass and chrome finish ensure a durable, plastic-free razor that lasts a lifetime. - • **Gentle on Skin, Tough on Hair:** Adjust aggressiveness to suit sensitive skin or coarse hair, eliminating nicks and razor burn. - • **Tailor Your Shave with Precision:** Twist the handle to dial in your perfect blade gap for a smooth, irritation-free shave. ## Overview The MERKUR Progress 500 is a premium adjustable double-edge safety razor made in Germany, featuring a twist-to-adjust blade gap for a customizable shave. Crafted from durable brass with a chrome finish, it offers a plastic-free, eco-conscious alternative to cartridge razors. Compatible with standard recyclable blades, it delivers a smooth, irritation-free shave tailored to all skin types, backed by decades of German precision engineering. ## Description Product Description Adjustable Merkur Progress 2-Piece design makes loading blades simple while the adjustable head offers the ability to control the blade gap, allowing you to fine-tune the closeness of the shave. Merkur adjustable double edge safety razors offer the ability to control the blade gap, allowing you to fine-tune the closeness of the shave. This means the best shave for your skin type without the irritation sometimes experienced with multi-blade cartridge razor systems. Furthermore, you can adjust the setting when shaving sensitive areas such as the neck. Compatibility with inexpensive recyclable double edge razor blades means Merkur razors save you money while being . Manufactured in Solingen, Germany, Merkur razors are precision instruments designed to last a lifetime. Always hold the razor at about a 30-degree angle. Do not apply pressure; instead, let the weight of the razor do the work while shaving. Shave in the direction your hair grows, also known as “with the grain.” Shaving using a single blade double edge razor will help prevent irritation and razor bumps. MERKUR Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of quality shaving equipment since 1906, the Merkur is a subsidiary of DOVO Solingen Steelware. DOVO is an independent concern headquartered in Solingen, Germany producing a variety of men’s grooming accouterments including razors, scissors and manicure tools. Merkur offers the right model and appropriate razor for every (beard) type, thus ensuring the best conditions for an effective wet shave. Regardless of whether you prefer a thorough clean shave or want to give your beard the right contours, when you purchase Merkur products you acquire a piece of highest shaving culture for a cultivated start to the day. MERKUR Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. Böcklinstr. 10, D – 42719 Solingen Brand Story MERKUR Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of quality shaving equipment since 1906. MERKUR offers the right razor for every beard and face type, thus ensuring the best conditions for an effective wet shave. ## Features - ONE OF THE FIRST SAFETY RAZORS WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BLADE GAP: MERKUR 500C offers a smooth, irritation-free shave with an adjustable blade gap tailored to your skin and hair. It eliminates razor burns, nicks, and cuts for a flawless, effortless shave. - TWIST HANDLE TO ADJUST: The MERKUR 500C adjustable razor works by twisting the handle to modify the blade gap and control 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 500C 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 500C 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B004NAEP6I | | Best Sellers Rank | #76 in Men's Safety Shaving Razors | | Department | Men | | Item Model Number | 90500001 | | Manufacturer | Derby International LLC, dba KANAR | | Product Dimensions | 4.75 x 1.8 x 1 inches; 3.17 ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MERKUR - **Number of Blades:** 2 - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Special Feature:** Adjustable comb head - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u5J98LI2L.jpg) ![MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jNIul4x6L.jpg) ![MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VjoUsuEGL.jpg) ![MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YLpNHs3EL.jpg) ![MERKUR Progress 500 Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor - Standard Handle Adjustable Razor With Dial Made in Germany Plastic-Free Closed Comb Straight Bar - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61P3CGp0dsL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: The Merkur is the short-handled ?** A: This model is the short handle. I have no problem with the length of this model but someone with very large hands might. **Q: How long is this razor?** A: A little over 4" **Q: Is the handle made of metal or plastic?** A: The handle itself is chrome plated zinc. The yellow adjustment knob on the bottom is plastic and can be chewed into destruction by French Bulldogs. Beware. Unfortunately, the stainless alternative for this item from another manufacturer is not as good as it is not an exact copy. **Q: what is the razor made of?** A: Made of pot metal, die cast zinc, or also called Zamak. It was named when people gathered scraps of all types and melted them all in one pot to cast parts from. Really there is not a standard that needs followed so pot metals can differ, but usually include zinc, led, tin, copper, aluminum, magnesium and a couple others. If you keep your razors made from this metal clean and dry they can live a very long life. I have old pot metal razors from the 50's that are still in good shape and will last for many more years to come. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This razor tops them all *by on Reviewed in the United States September 21, 2021* I have two Timeless .95's, RR .84's, Rockwell 6S, and Karve’s with A through G plates. You know what razor I am reaching for every day? The Merkur Progress. I have had this razor for 4 years, used it a few times when new, then put it away, then went down the rabbit hole of chasing "grail" razors. After spending a fortune on everything new plus dozens of vintages, I revisited the Progress several months ago, only this time I loaded a fresh Astra SP, and proceeded to have one of the best shave experiences ever.Why? It's easy to get a "good" shave, but to use a razor daily as I do, it has to have a unique combination of smoothness, forgiveness and efficiency. Most razors have one or two of those characteristics, few have all. The Progress does.Smoothness: the ability of a razor (in combination with the blade you're using) to feel comfortable. It doesn't "hurt". You don't get the sensation of pulling or roughness. It simply cuts through your stubble with minimal effort. The post shave feel is completely absent of irritation and discomfort.Forgiveness: the ability of a razor and blade to tolerate minor errors in technique. Unforgiving razors punish minor lapses of technique with cuts and weepers. The Progress is forgiving in a way that is disproportionate to its efficiency (more efficient razors as a general rule, tend to be less forgiving).Efficiency: the characteristic of a razor and the blade in use, in combination with blade aperture and exposure, to cut stubble effectively on initial strokes, close to the skin. Inefficient razors require more "work" to provide a close shave, often causing users to go over the same area more times than is necessary, resulting in irritation. An efficient razor minimizes this effect.I normally load a new blade (recommend Astra SP) and keep the Progress at its lowest setting (knob turned all the way clockwise). I don't feel the need to increase blade gap at all. I use blades two or three 2-pass shaves (plus touch up) and the result is just a great, great result. Close, smooth and lasting. Don’t over-use blades; they are cheap enough and you deserve the best a blade has to offer, which in most cases is its first 2 or 3 uses when it is at maximum sharpness.Obviously if you are a brand-new user of DE razor systems, you will go through a period of time developing good technique, particularly if you're coming from the horrid, gazillian blade cartridge systems. Take your time, learn your face, use quality soaps, brushes and post shave routines, and you will experience the joy of shaving, not the chore of shaving. Happy shaves :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, But Not My Favorite *by on Reviewed in the United States September 12, 2020* I first began DE shaving with a Merkur 34C in college in the 70's; I still own it and it still shaves and looks like new. I can't begin to count the number of blades that have passed through that razor! I also own a Futur and a 23C and a 34G. I'd always wondered about this strange-looking razor with that plastic knob on the bottom, finally broke down and ordered one.I almost always use King of Shaves for shaving and have for 20 years. Set on its lowest setting this razor cruised right through my beard like the Futur. I don't have a coarse beard and my skin's a little droopy these days so I found that 2.5 to 3.0 was the best with an Astra blade.Two things I really don't like about this, and why it would never be a daily razor: 1) slick as a whistle. I really didn't concern myself with the slick chrome finish, until the first time I used it. Any soap or lubricant at all on the hands and this becomes a handful. I found that for me I was most stable putting my pinkie on the bottom under the plastic adjuster. I don't like to think about dropping a razor-sharp device on myself. 2) it's very inconvenient to change blades. One has to twist that plastic adjuster through several rounds before a change in feel indicates it's finally loosening the head. I've seen others state that it takes 13 twists, but it sure seemed like more. And, of course, once a new blade is inserted, then it's the same number of turns to get it back. One is supposed to tighten it all the way--which is setting 1--then back off to the desired head setting. 3) for some strange reason, for the head adjustment to work properly, the head only goes on the razor one way. There's a triangle on one end of the razor and a notch on the removable head. They have to both be on the same side when changing blades or the adjustment system isn't proper.I don't regret purchasing this but it won't be in daily rotation. Razors, particularly DE and straight razors, are such a subjective purchase. Though I could use this daily, there are more convenient razors, including Merkurs, out there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good. Not spectacular. *by on Reviewed in the United States November 6, 2022* After 10 years with a 'non adjustable' Merkur HD, it finally started to rot. Chrome delaminated and Zinc rot. Not ideal, but not bad given its life in my shower. I found after a while that I preferred using it loosened 1/2 turn. More aggressive cut, but shaves cleanly in 1 pass with no irritation this way.I ordered this to replace the old one thinking it would be the proper way to achieve what my backing off 1/2 turn did on the old one. In some respects, I suppose that is true. In others, I kinda miss the old way of doing it.When I got it, I paint penned in all the numbers and the alignment marks on the blade retainer. This worked well enough. But, I never had to care about this with the old razor.I found '4' is about as close as I could muster to match my old way of doing things. Its consistent, and it really isn't BAD. But I prefer my old shave. Not aggressive enough? Dunno. But 3 and 5 were not as good as 4, and 4 is not as good as the old way.Fit and finish are good, and it *is* a nice razor. But if I had it to do all over again, I'd just buy another HD and keep backing it off 1/2 turn.2023 (final) update: After a year, my favorite setting was 5+1 = 6 using Gillette Silver Blues. I just retired it.For comparison I think it shaves similarly to a vintage Gillette Fatboy. But the old Gillette is as good or better than this in some respects. No re-alignment during butterfly blade change. Adjustment is easier and has a broader range of aggressiveness. No pot metal. The weight of the Merkur is nicer, and it is a bit easier to clean. Price was about the same for both.My daily is now a Razorback Gamechanger .84. RR is cheaper and all stainless. It's heavy with excellent knurling. Blade changes are not directional. It isn't adjustable in the traditional sense (you have to buy plates), but I prefer it to any setting I found on the Merkur adjustable.I still think the HD / 34c is the best value, with an excellent shave and first timer friendly. If they made it in all stainless, that is about the only thing that would talk me into a 5th razor. ## Frequently Bought Together - Merkur Progress Adjustable Safety Razor, MK-500001 - Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades,100 Blades (20 x 5) - Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13738130-merkur-progress-500-adjustable-double-edge-safety-razor-standard-handle](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13738130-merkur-progress-500-adjustable-double-edge-safety-razor-standard-handle) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-10-17*