The Merkur Progress safety razor already dubbed the 'Digress' by members of the UK wet shaving forum The Shaving Room is retrofitted in the UK with the choice of a custom made stainless steel (HD) or aluminium (LD) dial and calibrated for improved adjustment and dial accuracy. Gone is the plastic setting dial of the original , replaced with a high quality stainless steel or aluminium finish which improves the all-over look of this classic Merkur razor, with both retrofitted razors providing the perfect balance. The 'Digress' part has been designed, manufactured and retrofitted in the UK and these fantastic razors are available now, exclusively from The Gentleman's Groom Room Dundee, Scotland. Both the 'Digress' HD (stainless) and the 'Digress' LD (aluminium) are priced at £89 with a third variation the 'Digress' HD B (brass) coming soon. We can also provide the option of a retrofit for existing Merkur Progress owners. Those who would like to have the UK 'Digress' retrofit done to their razor please contact Ian at the shop. Tel - 01382 801504. The 'Digress' HD stainless steel retrofit handle height is 84mm and an overall weight of approx 110g with the 'Digress' LD aluminium retrofit weighing in at just over 84g.
