Great Razor / Blade Combination

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BeatlesFan
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Great Razor / Blade Combination

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Just lately I've been enjoying a particular combination so much that I thought I'd pass it along. I've been using a Gillette black-handled super adjustable (standard, not long, size), on a very low setting (like 1-to-2), with a Polsilver Super Iridium blade.

Been getting truly fabulous shaves with this setup. These blades have sometimes, in other razors, had a bit too much "bite" for me, but everything just moves in beautiful harmony with this razor + blade combination.

I love it when it all comes together like that!
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It's always good to get things all dialed in, for sure.
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Sounds like a good combination.
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Post by nicodemus38 »

the super adjustable, 89 or 109 were called "super" because the damn shave always seems to be super and just damn good.

right now I have my lather dialed in the way I need it, and everything seems to be good.
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I shaved yesterday with a 1947 Aristocrat sporting a Treet carbon steel (black) blade -- it was one of the best shaves in a while for me!

I agree with the OP, a wicked sharp blade like a Feather or Polsilver or Kai in a mild razor is a lovely combination. I love my R41 and my Fatip, but an extra sharp blade in a Gillette Tech or similar is a close, smooth shave's best ally -- I like the growlers for fun!
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Triton R3 blades are really great in pre WW2 OC's. Many people in mainland europe and me by their recommendation are using it. DFS or BBS always. Very smooth
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Gillette Fatboy on 9 with a Kai blade.
Merkur Progress(short handle) on 5 with a Kai blade.
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