Gilette Slim Vs EJ Barley

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08-29-2011, 09:54 PM
Str8Shooter

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Gilette Slim Vs EJ Barley

Well I went to use a feather blade in my EJ today and found it really didn't like it. After one pass I had almost no whiskers gone.. In fact I looked like I had the Miami Vice 2 day growth neatly trimmed down. I thought well that sucks!!! I switched the blade into my Gillette Slim and dialed it to 7. 2 pass BBS! I could not believe the difference in shaves from one DE to the other. It was so opposite in shaves I was amazed. The feather really performed well in the Gillette and could not have been nicer. Very close and smooth. Anyone else ever find such polar opposites one blade in a different DE razors?

Paul
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08-29-2011, 10:21 PM
Hubsche1

I also have a Gillette slim, and love the thing when it's set to 7.

I find huge differences between my Merkur and Slim. Personnas are silky smooth in my Merkur, but slightly harsh in my Slim. Sharks are a bit harsh in my Merkur, but smooth in my Gillette. It's pretty weird, but it works.
08-29-2011, 10:55 PM
thebigspendur

There is definitely something wrong with that picture. My EJ Barley is pretty much my best shaver. I have a fat boy and it beats it hands down. Only the feather razor with the feather blade can equal it. If you shaved and it left whiskers something is amiss.
08-29-2011, 10:56 PM
Jeltz

Just a thought.

It is easy to insert the base plate upside down on the EJ and that would give the result you describe. Don't ask how I know!
08-29-2011, 11:02 PM
Blix

You have the baseplate upside down on the EJ. Try again :)
08-29-2011, 11:03 PM
Blix

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Originally Posted by Jeltz

Just a thought.

It is easy to insert the base plate upside down on the EJ and that would give the result you describe. Don't ask how I know!

You beat me to it, but yeah, that was my first thought.
08-30-2011, 01:23 AM
Obie

Paul, my dear friend, something is wrong with this picture, indeed. I dare say the picture hangs crooked on the wall. I have both the Gillette slim adjustable and the gorgeous Edwin Jagger "Chatsworth" barley. The Edwin Jagger has yet to fail to handle any blade, including the Feather. Yes, you could have had the base plate upside down by mistake. I suggest try the razor again. The "Chatsworth" barley is too beautiful a razor not to perform. Stay well.
08-30-2011, 01:30 AM
Str8Shooter

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

There is definitely something wrong with that picture. My EJ Barley is pretty much my best shaver. I have a fat boy and it beats it hands down. Only the feather razor with the feather blade can equal it. If you shaved and it left whiskers something is amiss.

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Originally Posted by Obie

Paul, my dear friend, something is wrong with this picture, indeed. I dare say the picture hangs crooked on the wall. I have both the Gillette slim adjustable and the gorgeous Edwin Jagger "Chatsworth" barley. The Edwin Jagger has yet to fail to handle any blade, including the Feather. Yes, you could have had the base plate upside down by mistake. I suggest try the razor again. The "Chatsworth" barley is too beautiful a razor not to perform. Stay well.

Hmmm I don't think I had it upside down but I will try it again and see for sure. I can tell you that the EJ loves Mekur blades. But in the interest of science and making sure I wasn't blind when I loaded the blade I'll try it again!
Paul
08-31-2011, 10:42 PM
Str8Shooter

Well it looks like I'm eating crow for dinner! replaced the blade and it worked fine! Duh!!!!!!!
09-01-2011, 12:22 AM
Hubsche1

Personally, I love when it's a simple solution to an annoying problem... :-)
09-01-2011, 01:09 AM
OmidFarahbakhsh

Even though this thread seems to have come to a close I'll add one last comparison. I own two de's a Merkur 33C as well as a slim. Merkur blades in the slim, garbage, wear as in the slim the Merkur is my blade of choice. Who would of thunk that a manufacture's blade would perform better in another companies razor :S

cheers
-omid
09-01-2011, 01:20 AM
Jeltz

Merkur blades have a poor reputation and although I like them I have found better, cheaper blades. FWIW I find feathers a bit rough, while I like Gillette super thins for both sharpness and smoothness.
09-01-2011, 04:34 AM
Str8Shooter

The Mekur blades in my slim are fantastic!
09-01-2011, 07:52 AM
Blix

Blades choice is so personal, I didn't like Merkur blades in any of my DE's, (Slim, Merkur Slant, Lord L6, Mergress)
I have three fave blades. Feather is the top choice, next is Treet Durasharp(cheap carbon blade that amazingly feels almost like a Feather) and third Personna Med Preps.
09-04-2011, 06:57 AM
TonyN

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

My EJ Barley is pretty much my best shaver.

Have you tried the Muhle R41 (2011) yet?
09-11-2011, 04:06 AM
diamondtim

I love Gillette adjustables. They are one of the best razor values around.
09-11-2011, 04:25 AM
cudarunner

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Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Well it looks like I'm eating crow for dinner! replaced the blade and it worked fine! Duh!!!!!!!

I've been reading with great interest!! I can understand your predicament, as I've done likewise, but on different adventures! The old adage is still true! "You never know till you try"!

I'm glad that the puzzle has been solved! Thanks to those who joined in with their knolwedge apparently gathered from life's experience! :)