to be or not to be ... adjustable

[zachster]

I set Gillette adjustable at 6 for a couple of years, because I thought that higher numbers were for tougher beards (my SO likens my whiskers to razor wire), but eventually settled on 4 about 6 months ago, when I experimented after realizing I was not getting close enough shaves. Haven't budged the adjsutment since. Oddly, today I put in a Walgreen's blade (pretty sure it's a rebranded American Personna), in place of a feather (ran out of them, dammit), and thought I would have to adjust up or down -- but I got a damn nice, close shave without adjusting! I think it's more likely technique, rather than adjustment (or even the blade), that's making all the difference.

 

[Kyle Stoner]

would this be an instance where an adjustable would be beneficial?

Pete D

Pete:

I would take the opportunity to buy a sampler from John (letterk) if I were you. Test all the brands and see for yourself. That's what I am doing; the only drawback is that I can't decide!! And I don't have the patience to stay with one blade for more than 3 days

 

[Pete_d]

I'll have to ask him how much freight down under is gonna be. I'd be happy to spring for shipping if there's a good assortment

thanx