Awesome - I have a '64 Slim and have only used it a few times so far. Love the shave on setting 3 but now know I can crank it up a bit.
Wonderful razor and smooth shave I get.
Shaving with the Gillette Adjustable
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Wonderful razor and smooth shave I get.
True, true. Watch the BST and search your local shops. Be patient, you'll find one.
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Recently got a K-1 on the BST forum here, and it’s the best TTO I ever got!
Probably the best razor I got to date, in fact!
Probably the best razor I got to date, in fact!
I like to start low, at #3 or something, and then dial up on consequtive shaves. I want to use #9 ATG to get a really great shave. Starting low minimises the cumulative irritation.
I'm a set and forget adjustable razor user. I usually run from 5 to 7 (Fatboy, Slim, or Black Beauty) depending on which blade I'm using, and how many shaves are on it.
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My last 2 shaves (including tonight). I cranked up to 8 and used an astra sp. All I can say is WOW, they were some great shaves.
I got up to setting nine on my Black Beauty last week. No issues. Very nice razor and cool to own.
After using my early 50's SS that I inherited from my Grandfather, I decided to try out an adjustable. Got a great deal on an early 60's Slim. I went for broke and cranked it up to 9 just to see how an aggressive razor performs. It was an intense shave to say the least. I got a very clean shave, but man did it hurt afterwards. I'm gonna dial it back and work my way back up until my technique is better.
Sound advice!
Once you have a handle on technique, dial up the adjustable to get a feel how the razor performs. they are a very nice razor!!
I’ll second starting low, maybe 3, and working your way up to find the settings that suit you best. I love my slim and fatboy at a setting of 7 as it’s the perfect combination of smoothness and closeness for me.
Trying 9 was mostly out of curiosity. I’ve been shaving with my SS’s for a few years now so have never experienced an aggressive shave. Probably will be the last time for a while, but my curiosity is satisfied.
I usually start with a 7 for the WTG pass, dial down to a 5 for XTG, and finish up on a 3 for ATG. No irritation DFS every time. Sometimes I get a little greedy and go for the BBS by touching up spots on the 1 setting.
Being the manly man I am, if I had an adjustable, it would need to stay on the highest setting.....
When using any of the Gillette Adj.( I own a 61 Fatboy-birth year; 2 Slims, and 1 Black beauty SA), I start on 9 for the WTG pass.
My XTG pass, I bump it down to 7 and then on the ATG pass down to 5. By the time I'm finished, my face is glass bulb smooth.
marty
My XTG pass, I bump it down to 7 and then on the ATG pass down to 5. By the time I'm finished, my face is glass bulb smooth.
marty
What I Love about My 1958 Fatboy and 1958 Toggle is
I can adjust them to whatever I need ,anywhere from 3 to 9
with either a Feather or Gillette Spoiler and get a super smooth BBS shave
every time . No problems with RB or nicks . They are by Far My two Favorite Razors
As with any Razor You need to spend time and Learn How to use it for your own Face .
PS. IT seems the only time I use My Slim is on @imatabor s Birthday Shave
I can adjust them to whatever I need ,anywhere from 3 to 9
with either a Feather or Gillette Spoiler and get a super smooth BBS shave
every time . No problems with RB or nicks . They are by Far My two Favorite Razors
As with any Razor You need to spend time and Learn How to use it for your own Face .
PS. IT seems the only time I use My Slim is on @imatabor s Birthday Shave
I tend to use adjustables around their mid setting , imagining when they were designed they were were optimized for use there.. Not really bought in to the adjustables concept, if i can get a BBS with a Tech not sure why i need a Slim on 9.
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The posts from shavers are a window to their shaving habits. If you can’t get above 3 or 4 on a Slim, it’s invariably because you’re using pressure. (Same thing, if you’re using a Model T, with the 6 setting.) In other words, given a decent razor, an experienced shaver should be able to get a good shave.
Note the caveat: “decent razor”.
Note the caveat: “decent razor”.
+1, but go down to 3 with my Super 84
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