Feeling Anxious... Part 2

[shaveME2]

A few days ago I posted my cocerns. All in all I decided to go back to where I started. I just did not have the 7AM blades I began with. Well I did change razors back and prepped the same way and face lathered and used a Crystal Platinum Chrome. My shave was so much smoother and with no nicks. Now I did try this blade in the slim adj. but the shave still was not smooth and I would get a few nicks. So right now this is what I will focus my attention on but I do hope I find a suitable blade for the slim for I do want to use that.

 

[gaj90027]

Sounds like you need to purchase a blade sampler pack.

West coast shaving has some good samplers and the blade baron has a post in the vendor section with some really great selections as well.

 

[gaj90027]

One other problem may be with the adjustable razor. Are the gaps even on both sides when you have a blade in it? What number do you have it set on, maybe dial it down to 1 until you get used to it? Lastly, I believe I have read that it's possible for these adjustable razors to be overclocked or underclocked, meaning that even though you have it set to 1 it may really be shaving at 6 or vice versa. How does the blade gap look on the adjustable compared to your other razor?

Just some thoughts, I apologize if this was already covered in your last thread which I did not read.

 

[shaveME2]

I already have a 7 brand sampler pack but I may opt to pickup a few more. As far as the gap it looks to be the same or even on both sides. I currently use it on 3 but when i try with it again I'll dial it down to 1 and go from there, Thanks.

 

[Greybeard]

Now that you've gone back to what worked for you originally you can change the Parker for the Slim and keep everything else the same.

A Slim is a regular in my rotation. I've also used Crystal blades in it successfully. I've never tried a Parker but I've read that it's neither a particularly mild nor aggressive razor. You should be able to get the Slim to work. Remember, no pressure and let the weight of the razor head do the cutting.

Use a Crystal and set your Slim to 3 to start. You have to loosen the silo doors slightly first before you adjust the settings. Make sure the silo doors close completely after you set the blade gap. There is a detente (resistance) that you feel when the doors are almost closed. You should make sure you go past this and this locks the doors down completely.

The Crystal is a sharp blade. If you notice that you have to work to cut your beard, then change the blade gap to the next highest number. I started at 4 and ended up at 6 for a BBS shave in 3 passes. I tried it at 7 and ended up with a couple of nicks and a shave that wasn't any smoother than at 6.

If you can't get an irritation-free shave with a Crystal at any setting, then try a different blade.



- Peter