Hi, I have been thinking of buying an adjustable safety razor but I don't want to get a Merkur.
Are there any other options out there?
please let me know
Are there any other options out there?
please let me know
Adjustable razors.
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For a new one? Not so sure you'll find anything there... but if you're willing to venture into the vintage razors, Gillettes are fantastic - I own both a Gillette Slim and Fatboy and was initially very hesitant to try using a razor made over 50 years ago and used by others. These are my favorite razors now, bar none 
I have two Parker 22R's I use for travel and they are great. I have had them for four years and never had a problem with either one. The Parker 22R is durable and gives a great shave. I can always get a BBS when I use a Merkur blade with this razor. For some reason the sharp blades like Feather don't work well with this razor. It is not adjustable but is quite aggressive.
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-22R-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B0017QSZY4
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-22R-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B0017QSZY4
Vintage gillette slim or super adjustable. You can find replated versions occasionally for less money than futur or progress razors (krona kruiser), and they are great to use. I've had good luck buying used versions on the bay in the past, but haven't tried to buy anything lately.
You can find a nice Slim on Ebay in mid $30s
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Thanks for the info. Is it adjustable though?
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Thanks , sounds very good. Can I sanitize it though?
The Parker 22R is not adjustable but is quite aggressive.
You said you don't want a Merkur but I like my Merkur Progress SH. I use it about once a week and it gives a very nice shave, but not as close as the Merkur Vision or Merkur Futur. I have a Merkur Mergress LH on order.
Easily, some use Barbicide, Alcohol or scrubbing bubbles. For me I use a long soak in near boiling water and dish soap, I'm not dead yet so it must work. If money isn't a problem I reccomend a Toggle.
Soap scum will come of with Dawn and some vinegar. The into Barbicide or Mar-V-Cide.
A spray with Lysol will kill anything (10 minutes) but won't hurt the plating in any way. Then a good soak in dish soap and water, followed by a toothbrush and toothpaste.
You don't need to sanitize it, you just need to clean it. Soap and hot water, maybe an old toothbrush, works miracles.
I second the older gillette adjustables. I have a few myself and they are great.
I love my Slim and my Black Beaut' and I'm actually considering picking up a Futur now.
Proceed with caution. After the Futur there is no going back.
my preferred adjustables in order of shave result are (all of them give me a good/great shave):
Progress 510
slim
futur (very low setting for best results in fact I usually only use it on setting 1)
fatboy/toggle (these tend to shave the same for me but using a toggle is a special experience)
in terms of looks or fun to use I would change the order a bit.
I do have a couple of black beauties (regular and long-handled) but I haven't used them as I presumed they'd shave like a slim.
go the 510 if you want new or a slim if you want vintage - better yet get both, and a futur - you will not regret it.
Progress 510
slim
futur (very low setting for best results in fact I usually only use it on setting 1)
fatboy/toggle (these tend to shave the same for me but using a toggle is a special experience)
in terms of looks or fun to use I would change the order a bit.
I do have a couple of black beauties (regular and long-handled) but I haven't used them as I presumed they'd shave like a slim.
go the 510 if you want new or a slim if you want vintage - better yet get both, and a futur - you will not regret it.
I highly recommend the Gillette slim.
I have Gillette Slim Adjustable Aristocrat and i love it! 
Fatboy is nice.. I now want a slim. My Merkur Progress is very nice as well. Haven't tried the Futur yet.
WTB: SLIM
WTB: SLIM
