I can't play as I hope to fire up my Chinese blade study in April and will need a standard platform for a long time. But I had a curiousity question, Would the new Shield adjustable qualify? It has a plate that slides (not interchangeable) to adjust (with the result that each side ends up with a different gap).
ADJUSTABLE APRIL 2024
- Thread starter JAHE
- Start date
This will be easy - Parker variant is my daily driver, and has been for about 5 years.
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
18)
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
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Dang, I have yet to shave with my Toggle, but idk if I want to commit to using it for every shave this month! But I might... I'll check back in 
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- #24
If a Toggle was my sole adjustable razor I wouldn't want to use this precious razor for a whole month either.Dang, I have yet to shave with my Toggle, but idk if I want to commit to using it for every shave this month! But I might... I'll check back in
So feel free to join in with this amazing tool whenever you like to. See rule #4.
For all those who can't wait, here's a little appetizer!
Had a good DFS++ today with my Rex Ambassador XL and a Gillette Perma-Sharp. I did 3 passes: 4 (WTG), 2.5 (XTG), 1.5 (ATG)
Have a great day everyone!
Had a good DFS++ today with my Rex Ambassador XL and a Gillette Perma-Sharp. I did 3 passes: 4 (WTG), 2.5 (XTG), 1.5 (ATG)
Have a great day everyone!
OK, then.
In as a part-timer.
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
18) @ivan_101
In as a part-timer.
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
18) @ivan_101
I would say that Yes it is.
I'll be in from time-to-time
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
18) @ivan_101
19) @barn_iom
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
18) @ivan_101
19) @barn_iom
First shave with Le Gibbs reglable.
Bought this from @Black-Tie, who was kind enough to add some home made blade holders.Thanks again, Bo!
I have owned 3 Gibbs inspired razors before (flexi, ambassador, HCS gibbs replica).
This one ofcourse needs regular DE blades to be slightly altered. It was easily done using a paper perforator.
This original is a very impressive razor. Classy looks, veeeerrrryyy smooth and good efficiency. It was so smooth that I was a bit worried it might not be efficient enough - but post shave feel after passes on 4 - 5 and N proved a very soft dolphinskin.
I'm happy to have finally added this to my collection!
Again Thanks to Bo for treating this old gem they way he did, for the smooth transaction, the help and his kindness.
Have a great Easter!
Bought this from @Black-Tie, who was kind enough to add some home made blade holders.Thanks again, Bo!
I have owned 3 Gibbs inspired razors before (flexi, ambassador, HCS gibbs replica).
This one ofcourse needs regular DE blades to be slightly altered. It was easily done using a paper perforator.
This original is a very impressive razor. Classy looks, veeeerrrryyy smooth and good efficiency. It was so smooth that I was a bit worried it might not be efficient enough - but post shave feel after passes on 4 - 5 and N proved a very soft dolphinskin.
I'm happy to have finally added this to my collection!
Again Thanks to Bo for treating this old gem they way he did, for the smooth transaction, the help and his kindness.
Have a great Easter!
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I’m starting early as well as I am also in Vintage April
1963 Slim Arosticrat
Baker Street
Timeless bowl
RE synthetic
Proraso pre
AccuForge SS (1)
And since gold razor go with gold parfum
Tom Ford Black Orchard Parfum
1st shave with this razor. 1st time using Baker Stereet. Locked her in on 7 and went at it. 2 passes WTG and XTG rinse and done. No feedback no irritation.
DFS 9.5
1963 Slim Arosticrat
Baker Street
Timeless bowl
RE synthetic
Proraso pre
AccuForge SS (1)
And since gold razor go with gold parfum
Tom Ford Black Orchard Parfum
1st shave with this razor. 1st time using Baker Stereet. Locked her in on 7 and went at it. 2 passes WTG and XTG rinse and done. No feedback no irritation.
DFS 9.5
I'll be in. No guarantees for the whole month but, I’ll give it its due for as long & whenever I can.
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
18) @ivan_101
19) @barn_iom
20) @GlazedBoker
1) @JAHE
2) @Iridian
3) @ewk
4) @Shaun asleep
5) @Texchappy
6) @Wgg2017
7) @BradWorld
8) @hopper_64
9) @Clouds
10) @never-stop-learning
11) @Russ622
12) @Obetron Rex
13) @Radimus
14) @SmokedStanley
15) @Black-Tie
16) @SmoothOperator
17) @Firemonkey
18) @ivan_101
19) @barn_iom
20) @GlazedBoker
For some reason, everything in todays shave had a little Black in it. Y2 Black Beauty on 5, Razorock Synthetic and some Captains Choice soap. Overall an extremely smooth and enjoyable shave.
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- #33
So let's kick off Adjustable April 2024 officially! Thanks to everyone who contributes to this thread. It's great to have you all in 
Day 1. A lovely shave with my 1961 Fatboy. Two passes on setting 6 wtg and 3 atg, some touchups (8) on the crucial chin / jaw line area... and an almost BBS result was easily achived. Very nice.
Wishing you a great start into the new week - and the event
Cheers!
Day 1. A lovely shave with my 1961 Fatboy. Two passes on setting 6 wtg and 3 atg, some touchups (8) on the crucial chin / jaw line area... and an almost BBS result was easily achived. Very nice.
Wishing you a great start into the new week - and the event
Cheers!
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| Adjustable April 01 Klinco Gummi-Elastisch Wizamet SI BunduBeard - Boomslang Soap Rubberset 400 with a Oumo Silvertip Aramis 900 I'm starting AA24 with the Klinco Gummi Elastisch. A simple piece of softish rubber between the base plate and the top cap acts as the spring to keep the tension on the blade. It dates to around the early 1950's. I haven't found the right rubber yet, this is close but still has a bit of memory so the opening adjustment isn't "instant". |
Second Gibbs shave for me, need to get to know this beauty. The shave felt more intuitive than my initial outing, shaved at 5,4 and final pass on 3/N to finish up with an excellent my smooth shave.
Un vrai rasoir merveilleux, fantastique et magnifique! Olalalaaa.
Un vrai rasoir merveilleux, fantastique et magnifique! Olalalaaa.
Adjustable April 1st
Gillette Slim Adjustable @7
Schick Ultra Platinium (1)
Shavemac Silvertip DO1
Palmolive
Floid The Genuine
Cheers
Gillette Slim Adjustable @7
Schick Ultra Platinium (1)
Shavemac Silvertip DO1
Palmolive
Floid The Genuine
Cheers
1 April:
Apollo Mikron 2nd Gen • Apollo No.20 Blade •
Proraso White • Yaqi Rainbow Synthetic brush
On a whim decided to break open an Apollo No.20 blade of unknown vintage!
Don't like to crank this one up too high so set on my usual '3' - offering a beautiful, close, easy 3-pass shave. Despite my misgivings the blade was surprisingly good - pretty smooth and tolerably sharp. At a guess the blade will be better again over the next couple of shaves. Very successful start to Adjustable April.
Apollo Mikron 2nd Gen • Apollo No.20 Blade •
Proraso White • Yaqi Rainbow Synthetic brush
On a whim decided to break open an Apollo No.20 blade of unknown vintage!
Don't like to crank this one up too high so set on my usual '3' - offering a beautiful, close, easy 3-pass shave. Despite my misgivings the blade was surprisingly good - pretty smooth and tolerably sharp. At a guess the blade will be better again over the next couple of shaves. Very successful start to Adjustable April.
SNMIRN / Nacet
In general I am wary to use products with abbreviations I don't understand, like... SNMIRN.
But actually it's just a slightly more futuristic Futur clone with a magnetic cap! Which is working flawlessly. I could easily lift it and see the I had loaded one of my last Nacets, apparently quite a while ago.
Compared to the Merkur and its Qshave and Ming Shi clones this model shaves quite a bit milder.
I already shaved with the Bohemia yesterday, so actually didn't shave yet. This photo serves as a reminder to shave with the... SNMIRN... tonight.
The included stand was a nice touch. It doesn't stilistically perfectly fit the razor and likely was not made with it in mind.
This razor is a bit easier to fully disassemble than my Futur, Qshave or Yaqi Ultima: the retention ring preventing the handle from falling off is much more pliable.
The finish isn't perfect, the razor seems to have risen in price, it was once 12 USD, today I saw it for 25 EUR.
Have a great month, not only regarding shaving, everyone!
In general I am wary to use products with abbreviations I don't understand, like... SNMIRN.
But actually it's just a slightly more futuristic Futur clone with a magnetic cap! Which is working flawlessly. I could easily lift it and see the I had loaded one of my last Nacets, apparently quite a while ago.
Compared to the Merkur and its Qshave and Ming Shi clones this model shaves quite a bit milder.
I already shaved with the Bohemia yesterday, so actually didn't shave yet. This photo serves as a reminder to shave with the... SNMIRN... tonight.
The included stand was a nice touch. It doesn't stilistically perfectly fit the razor and likely was not made with it in mind.
This razor is a bit easier to fully disassemble than my Futur, Qshave or Yaqi Ultima: the retention ring preventing the handle from falling off is much more pliable.
The finish isn't perfect, the razor seems to have risen in price, it was once 12 USD, today I saw it for 25 EUR.
Have a great month, not only regarding shaving, everyone!
I'm in! Looking forward to posting in the next couple days! (Not a daily shaver)
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