Adjustable razors

I guess a razor with the right exposure could be used to shave on the "shave plane", but surely something with more positive exposure would be dragging the blade across your face?

And how does the blade make contact with the face when there is negative exposure? Unless it causes you to use more pressure, which isnt something people usually recommend.

Well for me personally too much blade exposure can feel like dragging a blade across my face, yes. For me. As for how much is too much well that depends of course and is personal. Some folk seem to negate that feeling by shaving steep. The R41 seems like a good example where a lot on the Forums claim they shave steep. That's not how I shave myself but each to their own. If I feel too much uncomfortable blade I sell the razor rather than resorting to scraping the hair off.

Razors with negative or neutral blade exposure can work very well with a little pressure, regardless of 'best advice' on Forums.
 
Thank you for your time to explain away.

There is simply more to this razor thing than first meets the eye. Likewise with what makes for aggression right down to personal technique. I also think there is blade flex to take in to consideration and how well a blade is clamped in to place.

I tend to change from one razor to another. With the Ikon I use a steep angle and with the Hone I ride the cap. I change for what I feel comfortable with while trying my best to maintain that sense of assertive control.

Taking time to understand yourself and your equipment goes a long way.

The blade clamp thing is interesting because in principle it should be a no brainer. Clamping closer to the cutting edge should work better. Simple. Like you say though there's more to razors than meets the eye. In principle and in life might differ though. I can get a great shave ATG on some razors which clamp further back like a 34C or Gillette Raised Flat Bottom or Flat Bottom. I find the NEW SC to be a bit rough ATG though and it is clamped right up to the cutting edge, as is a Gillette OLD. Great close shavers just not the most comfortable. For me. Have a look at the Blackbird. One might expect a rough shave from such a design but that's not what the users are saying

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Like Boycie83 I am truly fascinated by the mechanics of adjustables even if I don't change settings during the shave. Maybe I should try that one day...

Here is my adjustables collection, the Le Coq is a newcomer hence separate pic:

Apollo Mikron (1950s), L'Essor Le Supreme (1950s?), Gillettes, Bohin (1940s)
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Le Coq License Palmer (1950s). This is a brass version, most License Palmers are zamak
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Are those blades mince??? :unsure:
 
Well these days they are with the Parker Variant (Adjustable India) and ZAZA blade and good results.

But it occurred to me to pass that sheet with less edge to the clone FUTUR. That allowed me to raise the dial from 6 to 9.

So I have given myself a shave with the Chinese clone and the bull's finish and skin with the REX butt of Dial 6.5 with two wedges.



A REX AMBASSADOR 2016, I have removed the retaining washer that prevents the handle that screws the lid from coming out. It is an M model, without the important modifications of the N models.

I do not understand why they have put that piece that does not have the ADJUSTABLE GIBSS nor have they put it on the new RUSSIAN TAIGAS.





Here the whole family .. On the left the TAIGA, Comb open and comb closed.

To the right is an ADJUSTABLE GIBBS and below is a REX.



The TAIGA are more similar to the GIBBS than to the REX .. they are all similar .. Only that to the REX the adjustable comb set is mounted with two Loctite glue points. Complication to spare .. Anyway ..
 
I find considering the Rockwell 6C/6S an adjustable a bit odd.
Nobody refers to a Carve that way, or ATT or RR Game Changer etc.
I mean I get it but it's odd to me.
I suppose the difference is that you buy the full suite of options in the normal purchase with the Rockwell where as the others you've mentioned can provide variety but at additional cost. Debatable of course.
 
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