The blade remains clamp to the top cap. The blade angle and exposure do not change.I like my Slim, but I'm tempted to get a Futur clone just out of curiosity.
Does the blade edge move relative to the cap at all, or just to the base?
The blade remains clamp to the top cap. The blade angle and exposure do not change.I like my Slim, but I'm tempted to get a Futur clone just out of curiosity.
Does the blade edge move relative to the cap at all, or just to the base?
If you've not tried a vintage Gillette adjustable, it's not a bad place to begin. I tried the Slim, Black Beauty and Fatboy first, discovered that I preferred the heft of the FB and then invested in a Futur. One can't go wrong with any of those vintage Gillettes (other than overpaying, which is likely if you buy on the auction sites). Pick one up on BST or hunt one down in an antique store or estate sale.
Right. Comments like that often say more about the poster's beard type, how often he shaves, how slowly and carefully (or not) he shaves and how polished his technique is than about the razor.Once you get that experience and dial in any razor, try not to roll your eyes when you see comments on the forums like, “This razor is too mild”, “Inexpensive razors don’t work as well”, “Adjustables are gimmicks” and “When are they going to come out with a more aggressive baseplate?”.