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adjustable de
by
Harleyman
on 16 Jan, 2013 09:57
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I was cleaning out my garage this weekend and came across the double edge razor my dad left me when he passed away,it's a gillette long handle from 1969 butterfly opening and is adjustable I believe the numbers go from 0-to 9,what are these adjustments and what are they for?Can you tell I don't use de,Thanks.
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#1
by
Sly Red
on 16 Jan, 2013 10:12
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I was cleaning out my garage this weekend and came across the double edge razor my dad left me when he passed away,it's a gillette long handle from 1969 butterfly opening and is adjustable I believe the numbers go from 0-to 9,what are these adjustments and what are they for?Can you tell I don't use de,Thanks.
I started shaving (not my head) in the mid-sixties. I remember these, but I'm not sure exactly what it did. Probably changed the pitch of the blade in an effort to shave closer or shave more smoothly. I'll do some research.
Red
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#2
by
Mikekoz13
on 16 Jan, 2013 10:23
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Red is correct. Adjusting it will bend the blade so that the edges are at a different angle thus changing the aggressiveness of the razor.
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#3
by
tomgallagher
on 16 Jan, 2013 10:33
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Yes Red is correct and I think #9 is the most aggressive setting.
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#4
by
-Doug-
on 16 Jan, 2013 10:46
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I'll second what the other's have said. I have an adjustable DE razor (whose use is currently on hiatus) and the higher the number the more aggressive the razor become.
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#5
by
Sly Red
on 16 Jan, 2013 11:55
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I never used a DE for very long. I had my own money, even at 15-16 years of age, and bought myself a single-edge injector razor. It was sleek and modern looking and best of all
NOT what my father used.
Red
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#6
by
Lynchy
on 16 Jan, 2013 15:00
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Nice score!
As the others said the numbers adjust the aggressiveness! You should definitely order a blade sampler and give it a go!
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#7
by
Lynchy
on 16 Jan, 2013 15:01
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Or .... If your not keen in using it you could always sell it. Depending on model and condition it could fetch a handsome sum.
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#8
by
warhawk
on 16 Jan, 2013 16:52
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I was cleaning out my garage this weekend and came across the double edge razor my dad left me when he passed away,it's a gillette long handle from 1969 butterfly opening and is adjustable I believe the numbers go from 0-to 9,what are these adjustments and what are they for?Can you tell I don't use de,Thanks.
It sounds like you have a Gillette Slim. If so... it is an excellent razor. Post some pics of the Gillette Slim. Are you going to take the DE plunge? If so... "go for it" You will not regret it. Please keep us posted.
WARHAWK
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#9
by
Switchy
on 16 Jan, 2013 16:58
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Where is the best place to order a blade sampler ? Sorry , maybe I missed it .
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#10
by
warhawk
on 16 Jan, 2013 17:18
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Where is the best place to order a blade sampler ? Sorry , maybe I missed it .
Hi Switchy: I got my very 1st blade sampler from Amazon.com. They got some great choices and prices. Also check out: bullgoose shaving, west coast shaving, razorbladesandmore, italianbarber, lees safety razors.
WARHAWK
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#11
by
Harleyman
on 16 Jan, 2013 18:33
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Thanks for the replys helped alot..I'm a headblade sport guy double edge is for the true professional which I am not thanks again for the replys.
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#12
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eric79
on 16 Jan, 2013 22:07
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You should give it a chance you never know, you may like the close shave of a DE. If not you can sell it to someone on here or on ebay. I sure if you posted some pics of it you would be able to find someone interested in it. I know I am always on the look out for a good classic Gillette they are great razors.
Eric
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#13
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Switchy
on 17 Jan, 2013 12:20
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Where is the best place to order a blade sampler ? Sorry , maybe I missed it .
Hi Switchy: I got my very 1st blade sampler from Amazon.com. They got some great choices and prices. Also check out: bullgoose shaving, west coast shaving, razorbladesandmore, italianbarber, lees safety razors.
WARHAWK
Thanks WARHAWK !
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#14
by
tomcj2
on 17 Jan, 2013 19:29
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Thanks for the replys helped alot..I'm a headblade sport guy double edge is for the true professional which I am not thanks again for the replys.
Send me a PM with your mailing address and I will mail you a few different blades to try out your find.