Closed Pass around flair tip
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arrived today thanks flip. any tips for settings on the slim, I havent used an adjustable before. Been using a 39c slant, how does that compare on the aggression scale against the slims settings?
fly3k said:
Hiya,
Maybe start with the adjustable set on 3-4 as John suggests. I'm guessing the slant would be kinda similar to the #6 setting in your slant.
Make sure to give the TTO an extra 1/4 turn to lock the blade in place. Also, take a look to make sure both sides have an even blade gap.
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dodgy said:
I'd say that you are right,the slim would be around no6 with a similar vibe to a slant would be interesting to see how it compares to fly3k slant bar shaves, martins made a good point about the 1/4 turn, but you should unlock and give some slack before you adjust the numbers and then re lock with the 1/4 turn;-)
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ok will give it a try on 3 or 4 first then maybe up a few notches. I thought I had read about setting it differently for different passes. Also noted dont change the numbers whilst it is locked down. Will report back about the slim vs slant shaves.
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dodgy said:
Oh no not another razor I have to make sure the blade is in straight! Thats the only problem with my slant, I get OCD on having the blade in straight and even!
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fly3k said:
I can't speak for Martin (Dodgy), but, as an owner of a Slim and a Slant, the Slim is nothing like as variable. I think Martin's advice was to give a cursory check the first time you use it, as, being vintage, it's been around longer and there's therefore a higher chance of it having been dropped or otherwise misshapen.
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thanks for the comments on the slim settings will try at 3 first but am more tempted towards 5!
so onto the first razor I tried the flare tip. seemed very strange in the weight difference to the slant but wasnt as mild as I was expecting. overall the shave wasnt far off what I get with the slant dfs. obviously one the first try technique wasnt the best and did even get a bit of stinging with the aftershave but overall a very nice razor. the slim will get an outing tomorrow night.
so onto the first razor I tried the flare tip. seemed very strange in the weight difference to the slant but wasnt as mild as I was expecting. overall the shave wasnt far off what I get with the slant dfs. obviously one the first try technique wasnt the best and did even get a bit of stinging with the aftershave but overall a very nice razor. the slim will get an outing tomorrow night.
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Apologies for the delay in telling you about the Slim I went away at the weekend as it was my birthday, and have had a bug since so today's the first day I have felt human!
The Slim is a fantastic razor I set it on 5 for all three passes and felt that it gave me the best shave I have ever had. I had used it on 3 days worth of stubble which normally gives a smooth shave so will be able to confirm once I try it out again tonight.
The Slim is a fantastic razor I set it on 5 for all three passes and felt that it gave me the best shave I have ever had. I had used it on 3 days worth of stubble which normally gives a smooth shave so will be able to confirm once I try it out again tonight.
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flip-68 said:yup - the slim on 5 is a shaving treat.
are you going to find one for yourself now?
Yes will have to hunt one down from somewhere...any ideas apart from Ebay?
Did you go higher than 5?