Yes, one main issue was that.I've not worked on them like some folks have, but I mostly remember adjusting dial stuck stories.
Yes, one main issue was that.I've not worked on them like some folks have, but I mostly remember adjusting dial stuck stories.
We will see since I'll be using mine every day. I'll report back on any issues but so far I haven't noticed any wear on the mechanism. Thanks for the info!The mechanism is a little to complex for that type of application. Unless you make an exact copy using the latest stainless steel, the same issues will occur.
But cleaning it better, and more often would do wonders for it.
However some modification to the basic design would be best.
The harder water, harsher soap, creams and crude shave gear ingredients back in those days may not have been ideal to the internal parts of those razors. I think that even if the razors were maintained properly it may still of caused issues to some extent.Thanks Alex, I can see where soap scum and buildup could lead to a jam of adjustment ring or the 3 parts that need to move together to open the doors. Once stuck, trying to force rather than clean and finesse the parts back into motion would make it worse. Do you think if folks had kept them clean the issues would not have occurred as often if at all?
Not really too complexThe mechanism is a little to complex for that type of application. Unless you make an exact copy using the latest stainless steel, the same issues will occur.
But cleaning it better, and more often would do wonders for it.
However some modification to the basic design would be best.
according to captain murphy and chris, if a gellette adjustable gets damaged correctly in the tto mechanism, it becomes the super rare variety known as a "push pop" adjustable.
anyone up to do that on purpose?
As Far as i know the serial number toggle is the rarest of these awesome razors. Especially a lowest serial number (refer to wiki). The serial number variety is far different than the D-1 or F-4 1-9 dial versions. The nickle version especially complete set is right up there with the 1-5 serial toggle. They are both goregess razors and there packaging is super cool and unique in itself.. The Holy Grail's of Toggles for sure!
Make sure to realize that there are two different nickel plated toggle models. The 1-5 Dial that Alex has shown above and the 1-9 Dial (more commonly known as the "chrome" toggle) that is shown here.
The 5...It's a prototype model.Which one do I want and why?
Which one do I want and why?
Since there are quite a few in the line, if you were to list the top 5 in order of most desireable (the 5 position at #1) , what would be your choices?The 5...It's a prototype model.
Or did Gillette release the serial toggle before the patent office approved the design?
Top 5 adjustable?Since there are quite a few in the line, if you were to list the top 5 in order of most desireable (the 5 position at #1) , what would be your choices?
Hey Glenn that is pretty mean making me salivate all over my keyboard. I am close to banging my head on the monitor glass like a fly trying to get to a donut. I promise not to try to badger and blade you into selling yours :0. Now where do I find the nickel one?
Thanks Alex, Long Beach beat you to the punch. Thanks Long Beach for the rundown. I am happy with my F4 but will continue looking for the #2 nickel Toggle like my Dad had. I could live with the #1 serial 1-5 toggle but the value is getting up there where I may hesitate to use it. And using it is what it is all about for me.