Gillette Red Tip compares to what setting on the Slim?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by CarlfromMO, Jul 29, 2016.

  1. CarlfromMO

    CarlfromMO Well-Known Member

    Hello,
    After reading the thread about "aggressive modern razors", I noticed that several folks seem to own a red tip and a slim. (I don't own a Red Tip, but it isn't out of the question for a future purchase.) My very limited tests tell me that a 1959 super speed flare tip "feels like" a 3 setting on the slim. And the edwin jagger DE89 "feels like" a 5 setting on the slim.

    What slim setting seems closest to a Red Tip for you guys?

    ... Or, how does a Red Tip compare to a DE89?

    Thanks,
    Carl from MO
     
  2. swarden43

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

    My opinion, 6 or 7.
     
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  3. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    I would say 7.
     
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  4. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    I would say about a 6 to 7.
     
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  5. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

    Moderator Article Team
    Blue tip: 1-2
    Flare tip: 3-4
    Red tip: 5-6 (on a Fatboy), possibly as high as 7 (on a Slim).

    The Fatboy, due to it's weight and balance, feels a bit more aggressive than a Slim at the same setting, though the shave is the same.
     
  6. CarlfromMO

    CarlfromMO Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I wrongly assumed the blue tip was the same as the flare tip. I can't imagine a less agressive razor than the flare tip, but I guess it's out there. ... And it's painted blue. :)
     
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  7. CarlfromMO

    CarlfromMO Well-Known Member

    Thanks to everyone who responded.

    I guess I will try my slim on 6 or 7 for a week, and see how I like it. That may help decide where my next stash of money goes.

    Why would I buy a red tip if I already have an adjustable slim? ... ... Hmmm. Let me think of an excuse for that, later.
     
  8. Luke Williams

    Luke Williams Active Member

    I have both a Red Tip and a Slim. I got the Slim first. I recommend getting the Red Tip because it gives you options. For some odd reason, I can never make up my mind which razor should be an everyday razor. Some days razor 'A' doesn't do as well as razor 'B', and vice-versa. It's weird. Sometimes my Red Tip seems too aggressive and a day later it's perfect. I personally love Gillette's and hope to have one of everything!
     
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  9. swarden43

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

    Yup. But with the right blade and proper technique, it can still deliver a BBS shave. I know. I've done it. Not every time I use it, mind you, but it has been done.
     
  10. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    There something about the handle of the red tip that just sets it apart.
     
  11. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    For me a certain blade just might work better in one razor compared to another...............
     
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  12. Eeyore

    Eeyore Well-Known Member

    The basic truth of DE shaving indeed.
     
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