Thread: Vintage Gillette and Facial Cuts

Originally Posted by SP73

I have in my posession and old Gilette - - “Fat Boy” I believe - - it was my dear uncle’s.

Having used a safety razor for years, I wanted to try an adjustable one. The problem is… I end up cutting my face, with the adjustment at zero (longest cut). I am using the same blades I get from Amazon: Derby Premium Double Edge. I cannot imagine dialing the razor in for a closer cut!

I assume it’s just the design of the razor but thought I’d ask the experts...

Before we embark on a lengthy discussion about the aggressiveness/mildness of the non-adjustable Red Tip Superspeed in combination with various razor blades, did your uncle use it recently before the razor came into your possession?

It is possible that the butterfly mechanism is worn out and the razor could be out of tolerance.

I also don’t know what you were trying to adjust “at zero (longest cut)” as there is no adjustment on the Superspeed. You twist the base solely to secure the butterfly doors, but that needs to be done properly (sufficient, but not too much force) to secure the blade in the razor.


B.

When I first started shaving no one told me how to shave. I was given adjustable (late 1960's). I cut myself so many times with that thing it was just part of the shave. I walked around with toilet tissue stuck to my face like badges of honor.

Originally Posted by DocDan

When I first started shaving no one told me how to shave. I was given adjustable (late 1960's). I cut myself so many times with that thing it was just part of the shave. I walked around with toilet tissue stuck to my face like badges of honor.

I had pretty much the same scenario that