First Adjustable-66 Slim

[Bobcat]

In the "Better Lucky Than Smart" category..........

I just got back from the Post Office. I secured a '66 Gillette Slim in a "too good to be true" BST down the road. This is my first adjustable. I am anxious to shave with it.

 

[Morman Bridge]

You will love the Slim, it's like having several razors in one. Enjoy!

 

[Kilroy6644]

Slims are awesome. My first adjustable was a '65 Slim. I had a '66 too, but I PIFed it.

 

[cpacamper]

Is that brush a 10066?

 

[Bobcat]

Is that brush a 10066?

Yes......

I will be starting the Slim out on "3" and go from there.

 

[docfox]

My '64 should be here tomorrow. Can't wait to use it!

 

[Stampede]

I have a '66 Slim too and I love it. I am sure you will love yours also. Congrats!

 

[redrako]

You're in a for a treat!

The Slim was my first nice razor, about four years ago.

I used it this morning loaded with an Asco Orange (3) and Palmolive cream. It was fantastic.

Be sure to open the silo doors when adjusting the number dial.

 

[DEAddict]

I just ordered a very nice Slim and a Fatboy on the Bay. Looking very forward to receiving them. I've had a Fatboy previously but not in such nice condition (and it has the case!) and have never used a Slim.

 

[Pattorashu]

After shaving with a black beauty, I can tell you you'll like the adjustable. So nice.

 

[docfox]

My new '64 Slim got here a day sooner than I expected. Gave it a good clean and polish and then had a nice evening shave, set on 5. Three passes, Feather blade. Wow! BBS on the first try! My other razors are going to be gathering a little dust...
But I've committed to OC-tober, using my 30's short comb New every day this month. Can't wait for November!

 

[Bobcat]

I had my first shave this morning set on "3" to start with: WTG-XTG-ATG(adjusted angles for my beard).
I got an excellent shave using Tabac. Tomorrow I will go to "4". Saturday to "5".

 

[robellison01]

If I could only keep one of my DE's, it would be my slim. I use Wilkinson Swords most of the time, and set it between 4-7 generally. At 4 its very mild, and at 7 I have to show it respect.

 

[redrako]

I had my first shave this morning set on "3" to start with: WTG-XTG-ATG(adjusted angles for my beard).
I got an excellent shave using Tabac. Tomorrow I will go to "4". Saturday to "5".

Bob, lovely photo, thanks.

Talk about 'old school', Old Spice, Gillette Slim, boar brush. I think it doesn't get any better than this.

One oft talked about tactic with an adjustable razor is to start out with a higher setting for the first pass, dial it down a little for the second pass and dial it down more for the third and final pass.

Personally I leave mine set at '7'. But as always, YMMV.

IMO, a lot of the fun of the Slim is the fact that you can get very different experiences simply by dialing up or down. It doesn't hurt that it's built like a tank, I can't imagine many modern razors that will be around a half-century later.

 

[Bobcat]

"4" today, "5" tomorrow. Dialing it in. Another great, close, nick & burn free shave.

 

[Bobcat]

"5" today, "6" tomorrow..........still great close, nick & burn free shaving.

 

[viper22]

Nice Slim. Just picked one up myself. 2 shaves with it so far. First one on 5 with a Wilkinson blade. Second shave on 5 with a Derby blade.

I finally found something I can use the Derby blades in. The Derbys are no good in my Techs.

 

[BayRhum]

The Slim is pretty much becoming the razor I use 5 times a week. Its adjustability lets it work with a variety of blades, and a variety of challenges with my beard. I travel with one too.

 

[Bobcat]

One more update. I am getting it dialed in. Another great close, nick & burn free shave. I could tell I definitely needed to give it 100% attention with my technique. No OOP's though.

"6" today, "7" tomorrow.

 

[Jeff_H]

Well, you have it loaded with one of the finest blades in the world, so that doesn't hurt your efforts to learn the slim any. I always get close, comfortable shaves with the GSB. Congrats on the Slim. I have one as well, but need to commit to spend some time with it to really learn it.