I have a Merkur 20c and the blade extends past the head making it hard to grip while changing blades. Are the blades flush or longer than the head?
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I assume you mean the sides of the head? If so then yes, pretty much all blades will extend this far as they are a universal type, made to fit all types of razors. The good news is this part is not sharp. A good safety trick to help change the blade is to cover the head with a clean washcloth and hold it that way, giving you a better grip, preventing accudental cuts, and protecting your razor from drops (it WILL break if yoy drop it). Hope this helps.
2092993
As far as width is concerned, They are identical to every other blade I have used in my lifetime. I have never had the opinion that Derby's were not wide enough. My go to razor is made by Merkur.
320920
Yes, you are correct The futur head is larger than the progress. Progress head is about 20 - 25% smaller if I had to quantify it. I have been selling merkur DE razors for over 10 years. I would say the Progress razors are becoming more popular each year.
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I have not noticed any size issue. I own both a Merkur and a Parker. I've been very satisfied with the Derby blades and will order them again. I would suggest trying a different brand and be sure the razor is assembled correctly. I also like the Personna blades. I find the Gillette "7 O'Clock" blades don't give as many shaves.
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The blades slide on. Just to clarify, though, the package clearly states, "Fits TracII & Atra razors." As far as I know, a handle is a handle and they're all standard regardless of brand; but you always run into the possibility of incompatibility if you don't have one of those two handles specifically. My handle is a Trac-II, but I always used Shick Super-II blades when they were available. So if Shick & Gilette are compatible with each other, chances are any other handles will be also.
861994
I have both too. I can't be 100%sure, but it looks like you could possibly interchange the blades.
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I'm using the Merkur razor. I don't know the model but I relieve all double edge blades will fit all razors.
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I recently switched from Gillette products and had the same question. I called Schick's customer service and didn't get much help. Finally figured it out. Look at the back of the razor; identify the elliptically shaped white button on the back of the head. Push it down AND forward and the old blade head will fall off. Now look at the little prongs or claws on the blade end of the handle: one, in the center, guides it into correct position. Flanking it are 2 that are "L"-shaped that appear and disappear as you push and release that button. They secure the blade combo to its handle. Practice grabbing and releasing your old blade combo a few times. Hope this helps. I recently switched from Gillette products and had the same question. I called Schick's customer service and didn't get much help. Finally figured it out. Look at the back of the razor; identify the elliptically shaped white button on the back of the head. Push it down AND forward and the old blade head will fall off. Now look at the little prongs or claws on the blade end of the handle: one, in the center, guides it into correct position. Flanking it are 2 that are "L"-shaped that appear and disappear as you push and release that button. They secure the blade combo to its handle.... » Read More I recently switched from Gillette products and had the same question. I called Schick's customer service and didn't get much help. Finally figured it out. Look at the back of the razor; identify the elliptically shaped white button on the back of the head. Push it down AND forward and the old blade head will fall off. Now look at the little prongs or claws on the blade end of the handle: one, in the center, guides it into correct position. Flanking it are 2 that are "L"-shaped that appear and disappear as you push and release that button. They secure the blade combo to its handle. Practice grabbing and releasing your old blade combo a few times. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I don't think so. The length is probably barely OK with the top of the razor bracket about 10 cm above the table surface, but the bracket will only hold razor handles up to about 1.0 cm in diameter. My long-handled Merkur Future handle is 1.3 cm in diameter and about 9.4 cm from the body to the end, so it is too large in diameter to fit into the bracket.
1345593
I haven't used mine enough to warrant changing the blade. I really don't have an answer to your question. Sorry.
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Can't tell you exactly but it held the long handled Merkur. I would measure but mine broke after a few months.
2092996
A bit late on the comment. I don't see that the Derby blades are any different in size than other DE blades. However, I find that these Derby blades doesn't play well with my Merkur 38C but matches very well with the Edwin Jegger DE89L. YMMV.
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No, definetly do not try to adjust anything. The blades are difficult to put in purposefully. I put mine in by striking the end of the blade (not to hard) on my workbench top. Basically the opposite of removing the blade.
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Yeahhh this is a quite narrow hanging space for the brush. My Merkur 34C fits fine but I have to balance my brush where the hair meets the handle. Not as cool of a look as I'd hoped for...
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Although it is a beautiful shaver I sold the seki as I get a better shave with the long handled Merkur 38c - they have similar length handles (if I remember correctly) of about 90mm.
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I have the Rockwell, the freud blade arbor is 20 millimeter but comes with a 3/8-Inch reducer bushing to fit on the Rockwell saw. Hope this helps
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I have two different blades that I have used on my MM1800 Type !. Both blades have a center hole that measures 7/8ths of an inch. They both have a model number of 243550. The original one that came with Type 1 and measured just under 16 in. The replacement one (that I bought on Amazon) measures just over 17 in. I recently purchased a new MM1800, but this was a Type 2 model. It has the same longer (over 17 in.) blade as the replacement one I bought to replace a Type 1 machine. Go figure!