What is more agressive than a Slim Adjustible @ 9 with a Feather?

[techdog]

I just completed my second shave with a Slim Adjustable on the 9th setting with a Feather blade. It was one of the least irritating shaves I've had in the last 8 months. I was able to complete the shave in two passes, WTG and ATG. It leads me to believe that I favor more aggressive razors. What razors do you think would be even more aggressive?

I have already tried the following:
Merkur HD
'40s Superspeed Flare Tip
Gillette Tech
Merkur HD Slant
Slim Adjustable

 

[kingfisher]

Futur wide open?

 

[techdog]

That's about the only thing I could think of so far. I wanted to harness the power of the large knowledge base available here. Thanks for your suggestions in advance.

 

[Crazy Dave]

I cannot compare because the only other rasors I have tried are the Merkur HD 34G and the Merkur Travel Safty Rasor, open tooth, but the The Merkur 12C (Barber Pole, Open Tooth) is very agressive and I like it a lot. The other 2 rasors are gathering dust!

Dave

 

[michiganlover]

Futur wide open?

Actually, according the page in the wiki about razor aggressiveness, a Futur @ 1 is more aggressive than a Gillette Adjustable @ 9

 

[techdog]

I forgot about the wiki page. Definitely going to check that out. Thanks!

 

[Kratos]

Actually, according the page in the wiki about razor aggressiveness, a Futur @ 1 is more aggressive than a Gillette Adjustable @ 9

Exactly. The difference is pretty much visible to the naked eye. The Futur is like the Ma Duece of safety razors.

 

[MR.BurmaShave]

Exactly. The difference is pretty much visible to the naked eye. The Futur is like the Ma Duece of safety razors.

THis is why so many noobs get slashed. The futur is a beautiful but deadly whisker whacker.

 

[Mr Peat]

I've a few different razors from Gillette and out of them, my favorite is the Slim Adjustable. Simply because on the 9th setting, its more agressive than the others I've tried in my collection. I enjoyed the Red tip a lot but it doesn't seem as aggressive as the Slim Adjustable. I have some more incoming to the house, but I think the Slim Adjustable will beat all the different Gillettes out. I assume that the Fat Boy on the 9th setting would yield the same shave as the Sim Adjustable.

 

[Leche]

The most aggressive razor you can get is easy... a straight. You control everything with a straight.

 

[glassmtn99]

A Vision can also be set to be much more aggressive than a Slim set to 9. FWIW, I felt my Futur set to 1.75 was about equivalent to a Slim in the 6-7 range. Shaver aggression is more than just blade gap.

eric.

 

[rainman]

The Gillette Fatboy is also slightly more aggressive due to its higher profile head and more weight. A Merkur Progress(short/long handle, modified) any variation is way more agressive. Open combs can be more aggressive as well.
You could also try some SE razors.

 

[scottb]

Parker butterflies...I've gotten some great shaves from them, but they're the only brand to slice me. doozies too. But man, when I shave my neck it's just like being back in the barbershop.

Strangely, their 3-piece 91r was so mild I resold it. There were a lot of nice things about it, but every time I used it was like a Gillette adjustable on 1, maybe milder.

I've heard Parkers are inconsistent, that may be the case here.

 

[greyalien]

The most aggressive razor you can get is easy... a straight. You control everything with a straight.

+1 on a real straight.

A feather artists series might work for you too, or a shavette with a feather.

If you want scary blade gap on a DE try a progress twisted past 5 though. As I recall, you can get the blade gap over 1/8" before the cap loosens.

 

[ateace]

Maybe a Parker 91R?

 

[Kratos]

A Vision can also be set to be much more aggressive than a Slim set to 9. FWIW, I felt my Futur set to 1.75 was about equivalent to a Slim in the 6-7 range. Shaver aggression is more than just blade gap.

eric.

True. But a Futur also weighs almost double what a Slim does, which is also a factor. I find I have more control over the blade angle as well. The safety bars are also set up differently. They are actually a bit closer than I realized, set on 1 and 9, but the Futur mows down more stubble.

 

[koso]

What razors do you think would be even more aggressive?

try

 

[Tolduonce]

+1 on a real straight.

A feather artists series might work for you too, or a shavette with a feather.

If you want scary blade gap on a DE try a progress twisted past 5 though. As I recall, you can get the blade gap over 1/8" before the cap loosens.

A straight for sure. You can get aggresion, gentility and precision all in the same stroke with no need to twist a knob. Just sayin'.

 

[heirkb]

Old type open combs are pretty damn aggressive. It's hard for me to compare the open combs to guard bars in aggressiveness, but the Single Ring I have does a damn good job of getting rid of a lot of hair in one light stroke. I shave with Slims at 9 and Toggles at 7-9, so I like aggressive shaves just like you...

 

[MoJoe]

try

And if that doesn't work try a belt sander.