Best Adjustable for semi-newbie?

[LRod]

I own a 6S, how does the Pearl flexi compares to the 6S?
I think the 6S range is very mild to smooth agressive. How is that for the Flexi? And can you indicate setting 1 on the flexi for example is comparable with backplate 2 of the 6S?

I've never owned or used a Rockwell. I was just indicating in my post that the Rockwell has plates that need to be changed for adjustability.
Maybe someone else can chime in on your question!

 

[flash75]

I own a 6S, how does the Pearl flexi compares to the 6S?
I think the 6S range is very mild to smooth agressive. How is that for the Flexi? And can you indicate setting 1 on the flexi for example is comparable with backplate 2 of the 6S?

The Flexi feels different. It has more blade exposure, but feels less aggressive than the Rex Ambassador. So even at setting 1, which offers a small blade gap you have much more blade feel.
The Rockwell 6s is my daily driver, i own a Flexi and I had a Rex.

Reminder to me: i should use my Flexi again in near future, it's collecting dust.

 

[Bells Dad]

Rockwell 6s or 6c. I have tried almost all outthere and Rockwell never lets me down

 

[Mathieu76]

The 6S, awesome razor!

 

[DesertIguana]

Well maybe I am wrong as far as first adjustable but I would say Gillette Slim.

I would post on Wanted Trade For Sale Forum and see if some has one they will part with.

Option 2 is E-Bay as there are alway Vintage Slims for sale.

Option is Slim that has been reconditioned, and plated. Razor Emporium in Phoenix would be one place to look. Or BackRoadsGold on ESTY.

Can’t go wrong with Vintage Gillette Slim.

 

[frbock]

Hi all. I have a variety of DE razors, though as a newbie (less than 90 days with DE), I still teach for Merkur 34C (rotation of blades I’m truly jog out—all the ones you love and know, too).

After two passes with Merkur 34C the other day, it did a great job on 6 days of solid growth.

Sooooo, want My a closer shave, I used my Viking Meiji on adjustable setting 3. The audio feedback is great (used the side with microcomb only).

Point is, I love adjustable razors I see and know. In my routine always. The Viking does clog waaaaaay more than it should, IMHO, so: So my question for the many skilled users here: what should I look into for a very good adjustable? Could be open or closed comb, or both.

TY.

Ezra

I've got the Emperor too. A good swishing (figure about 5-10 sec) in hot water at the end helps. When I change blades, I do an extra clean on the razor before I put the new blade in.
BTW. I like to finish with the closed comb, it does a good job of picking off the last couple stubbles.

 

[Edgelord]

You can’t go wrong with a Progress (either size), a Fatboy, or a Slim. Any of those are, definitely, fine for a new shaver.

The Mergress was pointed out earlier in the thread. Another option would be an Opgress or Opgress style kit. You can install one yourself in a couple minutes. That would allow you to have a stand for your Progress, 34C, 37C, Rex Ambassador and a few other razors.