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10-09-2023, 12:17 PM #1
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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...
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10-09-2023, 01:26 PM #2
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10-10-2023, 01:48 AM #3
I have a Fat Boy and the middle range is where I stay. Derby blades are quite forgiving by the way. However there is no "0" on mine. It goes from 1 up and one is the mildest.
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10-10-2023, 02:15 AM #4
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Thanked: 31Yep, no zero on the Slim either!
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10-10-2023, 12:29 PM #5
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10-10-2023, 05:52 PM #9
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Thanked: 1075That razor is a Gillette "red tip" Super speed. It is not classed as an aggressive razor but as it is different from your other razors it might need to be used at a different angle.
I don't use a safety razor often so can't say much more than that.
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10-12-2023, 12:21 AM #10
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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.Last edited by beluga; 10-12-2023 at 12:28 AM.