Gillette Slim use tips ?

[Lane101]

I have two Slims (both ‘62) that I had replated by BRG, one in nickel and another in two tone.

They are beautiful and a marvel of mechanical engineering.

However, I find them challenging to use. It’s hard to get a smooth shave with them. They are not all that efficient on low settings (3-4) and I get nicks and irritation on higher settings. Both shave the same so it’s not the problem with individual razor being out of whack.

For comparison, I also have the later black handle Super Adjustables (long and short handle). I find them more comfortable and more efficient. But none of Gillette adjustables can match the smoothness and efficiency of Superspeeds for me.

So, is it me ? Should I try a different technique ? Or is it the razors ?

I typically use them on 5 (sometimes 4) with Feathers, Nacets or GSBs.

It took me a while to get used to the Tech and Superspeed too. But the problem was never with shaving comfort, only with getting the right level of efficiency.

I use both a Super Speed clone (Weishi) and two current production adjustables (Rockwell T2, Razorock Adjust) with the same adjustment mechanism found in the Gillettes. Two recommendations:

• Decide on a preferred setting and adjust your technique (angle, pressure, etc.) to work well at that setting. For me I seek out the mildest setting that delivers a BBS shave with my preferred 2+ pass shave. While even milder can work it requires extra touch up work with techniques like "rocking the cap"
• Pay close attention to the razor angle to your face. My Weishi and Rockwell work with a 35-40 degree angle tipping up the handle to my face. The Razorock Adjust requires a 45-50 degree angle to work well.

Good luck!

 

[Bsamps]

It’s a great razor but, I think it takes practice to narrow down to that sweet spot. I find that 3 & 4 is my sweet spot for this razor. I normally only do 2 passes… 3 on the first pass, and 4 on the second. If I have a 2-3 day growth, I’ll go with 4 on the first and 5 on the 2nd. Think low for 1st pass, higher for the 2nd, or 3rd. Took me awhile to figure it out but, that’s what works for me. Good luck!

 

[verysmooth]

I have a Fatboy, and I feel the shaving experience is similar to the Wolfman WR1. The blade’s scraping sensation on the skin is quite noticeable.

 

[Umma2gumma]

Well, so today I got my first truly great Slim shave using a Gillette Silver Blue blade.

It seems that the "magic" setting is around 4.

Will keep trying...

 

[been around]

That is the blade and setting I use on my slim. I received mine as a teenager when I was starting to shave. I also use a !950 Aristocrat that was my Dad's. To be honest I get an equal shave with both. The factory setting on the Aristocrat is .64mm the same as the Slim on 4.

I have a slight case of RAD and was looking for a Fatboy, but the question is why. I have what I need so why pay all those bucks to buy one to sit in the cabinet just to have one. Who am I kidding Rad is incurable.