So, last time I started my review with going with 1 on one side, and 9 on the other. By the time I got to narrowing things down in the 6-8 range, I'd run out of body parts to shave.
Last time it was determined that a 3-4 was about my SS Flare, and while I could use 5 on my chin, it was getting into a bit too aggressive territory. On the 9 setting it was a bit less aggressive than my Parker C26, but still a bit more than I wanted. The whole point was to replace the C26 so I wasn't having to be incredibly careful and still getting the odd nick.
So 8 was feeling a bit sharp on my underarm, and I dialed it down to 8, which was better. On the other arm I did 6, which was a good shave, but I felt 7 was better without risk of being too sharp. So, I think 7 is the sweet spot for underarms.
Again, 6 was reasonably good for legs, but I felt I was getting a closer and more efficient shave on 7. On the other side, I went with 8, and it was a good close shave, I did need to be a bit careful, and I got one weeper on my knee.
Afterwards, everything felt pretty clean and smooth, but the underarm that had the 8 setting did have a bit of a burn.
Final thoughts. The purpose of a butterfly adjustable was that I had two razors, a SS Flare that was fine for chin, okay for underarms, but for legs if they were grown out at all, struggled a bit. And a Parker 26C open comb, which was just overall too aggressive and I always had to be quite careful. It was great for mowing through heavy leg hair (like in winter, when I almost never shave my legs), but it also had the issues of clogging some, and also that trying to get it unclogged, and fiddling with a three piece, was annoying. Sometimes I'd have both razors in the shower, which is also a bother to switch.
The slim really did fit the bill. It's weight/balance/length all work for me. Unlike some who have seen very little difference in most the adjustments, I noticed differences with the exception of 1 and 2 which were pretty much the same. Admittedly 3 and 4 were not that big a jump, and still mild, about the same as my Flare. So, now with one razor, I can shave my chin on a mild setting, my underarms in the 5-6 range, and my legs on the 7-8 range. I think really, it is a matter of whether I want a quick don't be too careful, in which it would run more like 3-6-7, or more close 4-7-8. But I can also just go with two settings, using a bit of care on my underarms, and be at 3-7-7. Anyway, the most important thing is I know for each part of my body what adjustment not to go over, unless I want to be extra careful. I'll be keeping the Flare, and just having it at the sink for touchups. I'll eventually put the 26C up as a PIF or a Saint Sue auction item.
I have also been given a Black Beauty, which I will also review, I'm not sure if I'd keep both it and the Slim or not, I'll have to see how the BB is first. No pictures this time, but they would be the same as last time, so here is the link for the first review.
Last time it was determined that a 3-4 was about my SS Flare, and while I could use 5 on my chin, it was getting into a bit too aggressive territory. On the 9 setting it was a bit less aggressive than my Parker C26, but still a bit more than I wanted. The whole point was to replace the C26 so I wasn't having to be incredibly careful and still getting the odd nick.
So 8 was feeling a bit sharp on my underarm, and I dialed it down to 8, which was better. On the other arm I did 6, which was a good shave, but I felt 7 was better without risk of being too sharp. So, I think 7 is the sweet spot for underarms.
Again, 6 was reasonably good for legs, but I felt I was getting a closer and more efficient shave on 7. On the other side, I went with 8, and it was a good close shave, I did need to be a bit careful, and I got one weeper on my knee.
Afterwards, everything felt pretty clean and smooth, but the underarm that had the 8 setting did have a bit of a burn.
Final thoughts. The purpose of a butterfly adjustable was that I had two razors, a SS Flare that was fine for chin, okay for underarms, but for legs if they were grown out at all, struggled a bit. And a Parker 26C open comb, which was just overall too aggressive and I always had to be quite careful. It was great for mowing through heavy leg hair (like in winter, when I almost never shave my legs), but it also had the issues of clogging some, and also that trying to get it unclogged, and fiddling with a three piece, was annoying. Sometimes I'd have both razors in the shower, which is also a bother to switch.
The slim really did fit the bill. It's weight/balance/length all work for me. Unlike some who have seen very little difference in most the adjustments, I noticed differences with the exception of 1 and 2 which were pretty much the same. Admittedly 3 and 4 were not that big a jump, and still mild, about the same as my Flare. So, now with one razor, I can shave my chin on a mild setting, my underarms in the 5-6 range, and my legs on the 7-8 range. I think really, it is a matter of whether I want a quick don't be too careful, in which it would run more like 3-6-7, or more close 4-7-8. But I can also just go with two settings, using a bit of care on my underarms, and be at 3-7-7. Anyway, the most important thing is I know for each part of my body what adjustment not to go over, unless I want to be extra careful. I'll be keeping the Flare, and just having it at the sink for touchups. I'll eventually put the 26C up as a PIF or a Saint Sue auction item.
I have also been given a Black Beauty, which I will also review, I'm not sure if I'd keep both it and the Slim or not, I'll have to see how the BB is first. No pictures this time, but they would be the same as last time, so here is the link for the first review.
My Gillette Slim arrived! Thank you @airmech for your kindness. Review of first shave.
I posted for suggestions on a butterfly adjustable, and the majority of people suggested a Slim. @airmech bless his heart sent me one as a PIF, and then when I received it, besides some razors, tossed in a Black Beauty. I am floored at the generousity. My method is to do one side at highest...
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