1959 195 E3 Gillette Fatboy on Order!

awk-m4 · Apr 8, 2021

BBS said: ↑

Agreed the Bic Chrome Platinum blades are my go to blade I use in DE razors.
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Thank you! I found them online and will order a 10 pack and give them a try.

Paul D

awk-m4 · Apr 8, 2021

BBS said: ↑

I am not a head shaver but from everything I read in the comments it seems head shaving burns out blades quicker than just face and throat shaving. Maybe you want to allocate one of your razors for the head and the other for the face and throat so this way instead of throwing out all you blades after single shave only throw out the ones used on the head. The others should get you 3 - 6 good shaves if you only stick to one side of the blade during your shave. For me anyways I can get 6 good shaves, 3 on each side of the blade and sometimes 8, 4 on each side of the blade depending the razor. Those being 5 passes each shave on the face and throat.
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That's a really good suggestion! Thank you!

jimjo1031 · Apr 9, 2021

Enrico said: ↑

I'd start with 5 ..... that way you can make the call to move or down as needed. Also use a blade you're use to, so as to remove variables in your shave.

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BBS said: ↑

Yep I endorse this post. Start in the middle and use a blade that is sharp enough for the razor if you don't already have a prefered blade. To do that I suggest you get a sampler or buy some singles over at tryablade.com

On the sharpest side of the spectrum would be a Feather blade and mildest side something like a Dorco stainless steel blade. Use both at 5 to feel the difference in blades then do the same dialing up or down depending your preference on the adjustment dial. Do the same then dial in the blade(s) you want to use.
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yep.................

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1959 195 E3 Gillette Fatboy on Order!

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