Can you help me identify my Dad's safety razor?

[Chumango]

Be sure to loosen the doors before turning the adjustment wheel

The original instructions never said to do this, and somehow it has become internet lore that it is required. Captain Murphy, who has restored many of these, also weighed in and said it is not necessary. It won't hurt to loosen the doors, but it is not required.

Gillette Slim Adjustable - Fact or Fiction?

I have heard people say that when you turn the adjustment dial that the razor should be open or you can put unnecessary stress/damage the razor, but I have seen scans of the instructions that came with the Slim Adjustable and there is no mention of this. Does anybody know if there is any truth...

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Gillette Fatboy Cleanup|Before and after w/commentary

So that's two who like the idea, Cool! What would be the easiest way to do this gentlemen? What would be the most convenient for y'all? I don't think B&B has a podcast section, do they? If not, it would all be Youtube stuff, linked to these threads. I will certainly list the ingredients and...

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[Quaznoid]

Try it and you’ll see that loosening the doors is the preferred method

 

[Chumango]

I have done it both ways, with the Fatboy, Slim, and Superadjustable. I generally don't bother to open the doors. All I'm saying is that it is not required. Many folks in this and other forums think it is required, based on the musings of others on the internet, and say it must be done that way or the razor will be damaged or will wear out quickly.

For you, what makes opening the doors the preferred way?

 

[Rosseforp]

I have done it both ways, with the Fatboy, Slim, and Superadjustable. I generally don't bother to open the doors. All I'm saying is that it is not required. Many folks in this and other forums think it is required, based on the musings of others on the internet, and say it must be done that way or the razor will be damaged or will wear out quickly.

For you, what makes opening the doors the preferred way?

+1
I really don't think it makes a difference. Urban myth.

doug

 

[Chance0277]

Hope you enjoy your heirloom razor. congrats