Just received a Merkur adjustable long handle razor for my birthday I use a '62 slim handle set on 9 any sage advice? I will be shaving tomarrow,seems to be a nice razor,and has a nice heft to the razor. I hope it shaves well.Take care 45auto

Well, Happy Birthday yesterday was my Birthday also.
I use a Weber 3pc/ with the 85mm Classic Handle, I also got myself a Atlas 7pc.Set. I used it yesterday fore the first time. I like it but I really prefer my Weber. It might be because I am use to the Weber. Will see what happens again Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday! I have the short handle Progress. It's a great razor! I set it at 4, and forget it. Let's us know how it went.

I have never used any adjustable razor I do have one a Gillette date code #J-1, I am really not that adept or should I say proficient to it though.

Happy Birthday to PatrickA51 and 45auto. Enjoy your new razors.

Yep, this.

Happy birthday! The Progress Long Handle is my go to razor! Once you find your setting, it will be a pleasure!

Happy birthday Patrick,the Weber from what is a top shelf razor,,wish I new more about them.Take care

Atlas 7pcs set?

Well folks my first shave with merkur long handle adjustable:
My shave was a first time for a few different variables.
1) new razor
2) new merkur razor blade
3)new soap mix ( Arco&Aos) nice blend I really liked it.

2 Nicks bad enough had to use steeping pencil alum didn't work on one of my nicks
I believe that weepers are due to the wrong blade/razor combo.
The length of the handle is very nice and so is the heft, the shave DFS/BBS says my wife's lips and cheeks.the handle has a different kinda feel that I need to get used to this long handle merkur is not my slim handle but still a very nice shaver.
Take care 45auto

Above the Tie. http://www.abovethetie.com/?store_cat=1

Don't feel bad I call that an exercise in. "Bloodletting" I used my ATT razor yesterday , Not bad. I used it again this morning or I should say just before noon and the RazoRock Alum Block and a few ounces of, T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel and maybe one or two band-aides didn't help much.

I would recommend it. They are just as good as a ATT Razor. I like mine they are IMO even better than the ATT I think they are a little over priced. But it's still a well made razor.

That seems to be the norm with new razors,that 7 pcs looks very nice what handles and combs did you choose?

And are they made in the U.S.A.?

I have the Atlas 7 piece set.
The Handles:
Atlas:The Atlas handle with the classic "Barber Pole" look is 3" long and weighs 56 grams.
Kronos:The Kronos handle is 3½" long and weighs 71 grams.
The Combs:
H1 :The H1 Base Plate is the most aggressive of the solid bar line with a .91 mm blade gap.
R1 :The R1 Base Plate is the mid aggressive and most versatile of the solid bar line with a .58 mm blade gap.
M1 :The M1 Base Plate is the mildest and most gentle of the solid bar line with a .25 mm blade gap.


And of course the dealer didn't tell me about the new Handle :
Colossus:The Colossus Handle is 4" long and weighs 86 grams.


If I would have known I would have gotten it.

Yes in Missouri.
http://www.weberrazor.com/

Wow Legos for adults! Nice!

Happy Birthday, have fun with your new razor

Is it to late to send one handle back and get the Colossians,the customer is always right,all he can say is no.Take care