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- Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:45 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Razor Blades --- How many?
- Replies: 22
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- Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:39 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Merkur Futur -1st Impression
- Replies: 112
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omegaedge as you have found out already the futur set at 3 is the point where the razor becomes aggressive even heavy bearded experienced shavers generally keep there setting below 3 i have been using the futur for ten yrs and my beard is on the heavy side and i keep mine at the 2 1/2 area except w...
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:38 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Merkur Futur -1st Impression
- Replies: 112
- Views: 18295
I have been using a Gillette Aristocrat for 6 months+ before getting a Futur, and I must say its a fine razor but was a bit aggressive set at 3 with a Gillette Yellow. The next shave I am going to dial it down to 2 and see where it gets me. I like its heft and how it feels in my hand, I just need to...
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:33 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Iridium Super blades
- Replies: 76
- Views: 12666
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:24 pm
- Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
- Topic: In praise of a hidden treasure: the ARKO shaving stick
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3519
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:18 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Is a Progress right for me?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2370
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:02 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Is a Progress right for me?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2370
Is a Progress right for me?
I have been wet shaving for a while now and gotten a pretty good routine down. I own only one razor, a 50's Aristocrat and use typically only one soap, D.R. Harris Marlborough. I have tried alot of soaps and creams and I have found that my Aristocrat loaded with yellow Gillettes works best for me. H...
- Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:17 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Minty Slim Adjustable
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1222
- Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:25 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Minty Slim Adjustable
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1222
- Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:18 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Minty Slim Adjustable
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1222
- Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:09 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Gillette New
- Replies: 1
- Views: 862
- Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:40 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Gillette New
- Replies: 1
- Views: 862
FS: Gillette New
Up for grabs is a Gillette New. It has obvious signs of use and lacquer loss on the head. There is no brassing or pitting at all and looks fairly descent. This piece is shaver not a collector. I am asking $14.00 shipped in the US. I will ship overseas but shipping will be calculated based on your lo...
- Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:37 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Minty Slim Adjustable
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1222
FS: Minty Slim Adjustable
Up for grabs is a minty Gillette Slim. I bought this razor from a fellow B&B member. It was my favorite razor but the Aristocrat has taken its place. I am asking $30.00 shipped via USPS First Class Mail in the US. I will ship overseas but shipping will be calculated based on your location and wi...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:08 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Gillette NEW/Bostonian; SCS Juniper Mist Cream
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1234
- Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:04 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Polo Black SOLD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1907
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:35 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTB: Gillette Aristocrat 1948 to 1950
- Replies: 0
- Views: 632
WTB: Gillette Aristocrat 1948 to 1950
Looking for one in good condition, in excellent mechanical condition. I have 35.00 including shipping to spend...send me some offers
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:54 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Polo Black SOLD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1907
- Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:51 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Polo Black SOLD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1907
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:43 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: Polo Black SOLD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1907
- Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:34 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: What do you set your Gillette Adjustable too?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3698
What do you set your Gillette Adjustable too?
So for all you Gillette Adjustable owners out there, what setting to you put your razor to? and why?
Mines set at 5.
Mines set at 5.