The ADJUSTABLE SYNDROME! And other Mysteries of the Universe!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Marc Bagwell, Jan 23, 2017.

  1. dangermouse

    dangermouse Well-Known Member

    I have a Gillette Slim and a Fatboy. I find them to be almost identical, in terms of their blade settings, as you would probably expect. I shave with mine on setting #4 throughout three passes. I have recently discovered that the razor blade (brand and type) makes a huge difference, in terms of perceived aggressiveness and sharpness. I don't use mine all the time but I do enjoy the shave with them. I've made a couple of YouTube videos on these razors , if you fancy it. A search for Friendship Shaving should find me. Cheers
     
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  2. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    I'm a Gillette Adjustable nut. Skinny ones, fat ones, tall ones, silver ones, especially gold ones....if it has a turret, I want it. With the exception of the Micro Touch I have on display behind glass, Gillette Adjustables are all I own and use.

    Yes, you need a vintage Gillette adjustable. As someone else said, you can get your $$$ back out of it should you not like it.

    My opinion only. It's seriously skewed.
     
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  3. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    As much as I love the concept of an adjustable razor, the reality is that most people dial it in to their preference and never change it thereafter. It is a useful tool for determining what other razors you might like, especially if you go with a Gillette adjustable.
    Prefer setting three? The entire range of super speeds are yours to enjoy.
    Four or five? Gillette Rockets and Aristocrat Jr.'s.
    Six or seven? The red tip and old type.
    Higher? Shavettes and straight razors...
     
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  4. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Steve.
    I know what you're saying, and I know that you have many razors, but I'd like to ask you one thing... sort of find an answer in all this, in your rotation of razors, do you use an adjustable more often than not?
     
  5. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Mike
     
  6. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the advice
     
  7. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Sergio, that's a thought, I never thought of that. That's worth considering.
     
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  8. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Okay Mr Penguin, I'll take option 4 if you and Steve go with me. We need Steve to roast the coffee.. Ain't no Starbucks on the mountain! :)
     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2017
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  9. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thanks
     
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  10. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    I was wondering about the Future being a little bulky. Thanks for the feedback
     
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  11. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    I have 31 DEs. I use DEs Mon-Fri, different one every day. I'm very hard-core on the rotation; next one up is next one up, regardless of what razor it is.
    Short answer to your question - no. They all get used equally.
     
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  12. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thank you, others have said that about the Progress as well. It's great have no his forum, you guys have already saved me a lot of grief.

    How is the angel? Is it the same as my Merkur34c?
     
  13. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    That narrowed it down! Three yes and one maybe. :)
     
  14. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the advice, Loot
     
  15. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thanks
     
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  16. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Wow, Steve, 31? You're the man, my friend!
     
  17. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Steve, a question about cleaning. How often do you clean your razors? And, what method? Hand clean, dishwasher, how do you clean the hem all?
     
  18. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Pffft. Piker.
    :taunt002:
    There's plenty of people on here that have way more DE razors than that.

    Edit: I clean my razors with scrubbing bubbles and a soft toothbrush.
     
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  19. Marc Bagwell

    Marc Bagwell Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info on cleaning. Looks like I'm behind in razors, I need to step up my game and catch up. :)
     
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  20. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    That's fine; I'd probably rather drink pond water than Starbucks anyhow.
     

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