Thread: The straight razor vs the Red Tip

Originally Posted by Maladroit

The Gillette Slim Adjustable is a pretty good place to start. You can dial it up to the aggressive side or turn it down to mild as. They are often a bit cheaper than Fat Boys and lighter in the hand: so what's not to like?

Low a behold I brought a load of job lot razors not really knowing what was in it but could see what a thought was a adjustable Gillette, looked tatty and was when came but cleaned up nice.

It's a Super Adjustable 109



I've got these blades that I've came across, what ones should I give a burn so to speak?



9 is the most aggressive setting? near red tip territory?

Many thanks

9 is the most aggressive setting but to tell the truth I've not shaved with one at that level - If I want a close shave on the first pass I get out the Muhle R41

As regards blades, those vintage ones are probably not world beaters, especially the old blue ones. I'd try some of the best contemporary blades first as a benchmark to test those vintage ones against. As always, YMMV and other folks will have other opinions.