i found my right setting on my Slim ..

got a Gillette Slim Adjustable in the mail so figured id use it tonight much heavier then my super speed , feels real nice in the hand )..
setting 1 seemed like not a clean shave , 2 was ok , 3 felt pretty good , 4 felt like i could really notice the blade , 5 ouch !!! took off half a beuty mark ( ugly mark on my face ) didnt get any pics for the COTD but the proof is still on my face ..lol.. so back to 3 i set it and off i went and finished that half with the 3 setting and and things turned out great ....lol..

the other half i used the straight , cant really feel any diff in the shave results as far as smoothness

How could you feel anything with that much blood on your hands ?

I was wondering what setting to start at when I use mine for the first time. Thanks

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Originally Posted by dustoff003

I was wondering what setting to start at when I use mine for the first time. Thanks

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i can say not 9 ...lol... i should of tried it but after gettin that little high mark that ive yet to nick with a straight or the super speed id be afraid of what 9 would do to it ..lol.. granite my experience is non so im going buy what produces and feels the best ...lol

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Originally Posted by dustoff003

I was wondering what setting to start at when I use mine for the first time. Thanks

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You can do what gooser did and start low and gradually work your way up. Seems wise to me :). If you have experience using a DE I would suggest starting in the middle - 4 or 5 - which will give you a good idea where to go from there.

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Originally Posted by Ryan82

You can do what gooser did and start low and gradually work your way up. Seems wise to me :). If you have experience using a DE I would suggest starting in the middle - 4 or 5 - which will give you a good idea where to go from there.

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aa ? .. will the settings need to be adjusted per type of blade as well ?? i wondered cause today i used a "TREET" blade and the shave felt more aggressive on 3 , it felt like the $ store blades on setting 4 yesterday

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aa ? .. will the settings need to be adjusted per type of blade as well ?? i wondered cause today i used a "TREET" blade and the shave felt more aggressive on 3 , it felt like the $ store blades on setting 4 yesterday

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Simple answer is yes. A Feather on setting 5 will behave a LOT differently than a Derby at the same level. What you are experiencing is normal. For that reason an inexperienced DE shaver might want to start a little lower, like setting 3, when trying a new brand of blade.

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Simple answer is yes. A Feather on setting 5 will behave a LOT differently than a Derby at the same level. What you are experiencing is normal. For that reason an inexperienced DE shaver might want to start a little lower, like setting 3, when trying a new brand of blade.

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thanks !! i assumed it would differ , 3 was my sweet spot on the no name blades , ill have to try 2 with the TREETS and see , i got a sample pack coming so once i find a keeper i think i should be good !! thanks again for the info !!

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You can do what gooser did and start low and gradually work your way up

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This is how the original instructions suggested it be used.

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Originally Posted by Mike12345

This is how the original instructions suggested it be used.

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i have to copy and paste this and email it to my x wife ... she said i never read the directions and always do things wrong .. huh jus proved her wrong ...lol

PM me if you don't mind I am curious as to what you got and from where from.

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Originally Posted by Mike12345

This is how the original instructions suggested it be used.

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Attachment 117944
I just found this searching the net is from February 1968.

Interesting, right? As far as I know all the Gillette adjustables have similar language. "After the first few shaves, try changing the setting to increase blade exposure".