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Merkur HD VS Gillette Slim Adjustable

I have only been shaving with a DE for a little over three weeks. For some reason I can get a BBS shave with no irritation when using my Gillette slim adjustable but cannot do the same with my Merkur HD. Is the learning curve for the Merkur HD steeper than it is for the Gillette slim adjustable or is it just an idiosyncratic preference?
 
I have both and like both.

They do, however, eat different blades. SAdj likes Kai, HD likes red IP and Feathers.
 
The slim is the best razor I've EVER used. I have a fat boy and a Merkur HD, both gillettes beat the new Merkur, Imo.

The HD can get you REALLY smooth shaves, but the learning curve is higher. the razor is just very aggressive compared to the Vintage Gillette. Try using the HD by holding only the VERY tip of the handle in your fingers and use almost negative pressure. This helps me when I feel like a change and using my HD.
 
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