As my 100th post I'll share how I got here
2 years ago I inherited a 1962 Gillette Slim. Coming from a cartridge razor this was a serious tool capable of injury. Respect must be given.
I examined the adjusting barrel (1-9) which sets the aggressiveness. I didn't know if 1 was aggressive or 9 was aggressive so I popped a blade in.
Twisting back and forth I notice the blade was closer to the bar on 1 and further back on 9. I interpreted this a 9=safer. I did not notice the gigantic gap the was created between bar and blade. I had no idea about angles.
So I squeezed a little CO Bigalo Green in my palm and wiped it on my face. Let the shaving begin....
I applied a generous amount of pressure, never re-lathered, and set the razor from phase to kill.
I had the worst razor burn on my whole face. My neck almost bled out.
I tossed the razor in the drawer and forgot about it. Worst shave of my life.
2 years late I received a Merkur Progress, brush, and bowl. Beat shave of my life.
The first time doesn't always go well. Don't give up. It works if you work it.
2 years ago I inherited a 1962 Gillette Slim. Coming from a cartridge razor this was a serious tool capable of injury. Respect must be given.
I examined the adjusting barrel (1-9) which sets the aggressiveness. I didn't know if 1 was aggressive or 9 was aggressive so I popped a blade in.
Twisting back and forth I notice the blade was closer to the bar on 1 and further back on 9. I interpreted this a 9=safer. I did not notice the gigantic gap the was created between bar and blade. I had no idea about angles.
So I squeezed a little CO Bigalo Green in my palm and wiped it on my face. Let the shaving begin....
I applied a generous amount of pressure, never re-lathered, and set the razor from phase to kill.
I had the worst razor burn on my whole face. My neck almost bled out.
I tossed the razor in the drawer and forgot about it. Worst shave of my life.
2 years late I received a Merkur Progress, brush, and bowl. Beat shave of my life.
The first time doesn't always go well. Don't give up. It works if you work it.
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