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! 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
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
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?
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.
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
