"Slop" in Slim Adjustable?

[aVOLanche]

I'm a DE newbie and got a Gillette Slim Adjustable as my 1st non-cartridge razor.This morning I noticed that the blade exposure is sloppy.One edge is exposed more than the other.And both edges have one end that is exposed more than the other(more/less gap at the opposite ends,I guess you would say).

I assume that the razor is normal as it looks undamaged and is near mint.Is this due to the adjustment mechanism?It's a bit disconcerting to see this while trying so hard to use good technique.It's like the razor is set on "1" on one side and "2" on the other,but even that varies from one end of the blade to the other.Seems like this would lead to a very inconsistent shave.

Is there an adjustable that doesn't do this?Does this occur with non-adjustables?Maybe I need to look at a Merkur HD.......or something else?Suggestions much appreciated!

Thanks,Fred

 

[newboy]

What blade?
Never had a problem with blade fit for any gillette TTO.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Hi and Welcome!

Can you post photos?

Did you tighten it a quarter turn past where the doors close?

 

[aVOLanche]

Yes,the razor was tightened well.It looks like it could be bent a tiny bit.Or was just out of adjustment all along.The tiny nicks on the left of the door are so small as to be nearly invisibble to the naked eye,so I don't think they mean anything.

But you can see the way the blade seems to bend down to the left and the gap is definitely smaller to the left.

I couldn't get a photo to show how there is more blade exposed on one side (edge) vs the other.

Fred

 

[jpkunst]

it was probably dropped at some point and the safety bar is now bent. You could try bending it back (carefully) with a screwdriver.

 

[aVOLanche]

it was probably dropped at some point and the safety bar is now bent. You could try bending it back (carefully) with a screwdriver.

Jan,

I think you are correct.I tried a screwdriver,but it seemed to put too much pressure on the doors.So I tapped the safety bar with a hammer and it's much better.I think it will be fine,now.It's a slight bit dinged up.....but function over beauty!

Thanks to all!
Fred

 

[aVOLanche]

Oh,here is the "after" photo.

 

[amishmotorboat]

Oh,here is the "after" photo.

It looks almost as if one edge of the blade is being pushed down by a ding in the door?

 

[aVOLanche]

It looks almost as if one edge of the blade is being pushed down by a ding in the door?

It does look like that,but it isn't.That's the first thing I looked at when I noticed the problem.Must be an optical illusion as it's dead straight.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

You almost had an adjustable slant there!!

 

[Masterkova]

Oh,here is the "after" photo.

Well done!

 

[aVOLanche]

Thanks!I think I got lucky(but ruined my "adjustable slant")....Figured I had nothing to lose.It's pretty close to even all the way around.