Adjusting a Gillette Slim Razor
Adjusting a Gillette Slim Razor
Hello, my question is does it hurt the mechanism to adjust a Gillette Slim Adjustable 1-9 while the razor has a blade in it and the TTO mechanism is closed?
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I've heard it does; Fatboy too. I never want to find out. They don't make them anymore.
I always adjust it when the TTO is slightly loose.
I always adjust it when the TTO is slightly loose.
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I agree. It doesn't make any difference if the blade's in, but yes, it does make a difference if you don't loosen up the mechanism. Why put your razor under the additional and unnecessary stress?
Gary
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I think some folks believe this is an old wives' tale, but I always loosen the TTO a little. Again, why stress the razor, and as a previous post stated, they don't make them anymore. Nurse these guys along.ShadowsDad wrote:I've heard it does; Fatboy too. I never want to find out. They don't make them anymore.
I always adjust it when the TTO is slightly loose.
Take care,
Ed
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yep, I didn't when I first got my slim adjustable but now I do back it off before turning the ring.LookingGlass wrote:I think some folks believe this is an old wives' tale, but I always loosen the TTO a little. Again, why stress the razor, and as a previous post stated, they don't make them anymore. Nurse these guys along.ShadowsDad wrote:I've heard it does; Fatboy too. I never want to find out. They don't make them anymore.
I always adjust it when the TTO is slightly loose.
Take care,
Ed
Tom
I keep mine set at 3 so no need to adjust - but I did go through the desire to be tactile with my razor and adjust settings during shaves, between shaves, etc. Like others, I first simply adjusted on the fly with the blade loaded fully, then caught on to the notion of backing off the TTO mechanism when I adjusted. Of course now that is all moot as I don't typically change the setting any longer. ymmv.
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