Gillette Slim Adjustable -- Settings

hotwheels · Sep 2, 2010

Hi all,

I have been using a Slim Adjustable for some time now, and I'm loving this classic razor's functionality, ergonomics, and design.

I use 5 as the setting for the first pass, and 3 for the second pass. A setting lower than 3 doesn't seem to cut it (Pun alert).

What settings do you use for which pass?

Cheers,
-Snick

Hai5 · Sep 2, 2010

I use 3 all the way through and get great shaves.

kingfisher · Sep 2, 2010

It's my everyday razor and I use the exact same settings as you do: 5 for pass 1, 3 for pass 2.

This thing is like magic when set on 3 for the second pass. Great razor. :thumbup1:

BBrad · Sep 2, 2010

I tried changing settings, both lower and higher for subsequent passes.

For both Slim and Fat Boy, I found the best shaves at "5 and forget it." I try to use a light touch on the first pass, knowing that my second (XTG-ATG) pass will pick up the stragglers.

Of course, what works best for one is not always best for another!

ackvil · Sep 2, 2010

My first pass on my face is at 7 and neck is at 4. My next passes on my face is 9 and on my neck it goes to 6, 7, and my final ATG pass is usually at 6 or 7 depending on the stubble.

When I first started out I began at 4 and went to 7 but after I while I changed my settings to the above.

DE7 · Sep 2, 2010

Assuming I'm shaving a two-day growth, I set my Slim at 9 for the first (WTG) pass, 7 for the second (XTG) pass, then 5 for the final (ATG) pass. I find I get the best results with Shark or RP Personna blades.

Mike

PlayerPiano · Sep 2, 2010

With my slim I start with a 5 on the WTG like most of you gents, down to 3 for the XTG, but I actually find that after 3 passes (1 WTG, 2 XTG) I can dial it down all the way to 1 for touch-up and get a BBS shave with no irritation.

Sledgehammer39 · Sep 2, 2010

When using either Slim or SA I use it on setting 7 for a three pass shave.

hotwheels · Sep 2, 2010

DE7 said:
Assuming I'm shaving a two-day growth, I set my Slim at 9 for the first (WTG) pass, 7 for the second (XTG) pass, then 5 for the final (ATG) pass. I find I get the best results with Shark or RP Personna blades.

Mike

Hi DE7,

Wow, at 9 I would be afraid of slicing off my nose and lips by accident! :w00t:

I am using Feather blades. One blade lasts me for 5 to 7 shaves. I use one side of the blade for the first pass and the other side for the second pass. That way I wear the two edges hopefully fairly evenly instead of randomly.

Cheers,
-Snick

Ride4TheBrand · Sep 2, 2010

I've kept mine at 5 for all passes so far. maybe I should branch out more, but it seems to be working for me just as it is.

Crixus · Sep 2, 2010

Ride4TheBrand said:
I've kept mine at 5 for all passes so far. maybe I should branch out more, but it seems to be working for me just as it is.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just because it's adjustable doesn't mean it's mandatory. It's still a fine tool whether you fiddle with it or not. :001_smile

hotwheels · Sep 2, 2010

Crixus said:
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just because it's adjustable doesn't mean it's mandatory. It's still a fine tool whether you fiddle with it or not.

Hi Crixus,

Since the Slim Adjustable can't be adjusted on the fly without opening the barn doors, shaving with two settings gives me an excellent justification for buying a second Slim. Then I can use one Slim with my favorite setting for the first pass, and the other Slim with my preferred setting for the second pass. Of course, what if I decide a third pass is in order? I think I know the answer! :biggrin1:

Cheers,
-Snick

DunEdinRanger · Sep 2, 2010

DE7 said:
Assuming I'm shaving a two-day growth, I set my Slim at 9 for the first (WTG) pass, 7 for the second (XTG) pass, then 5 for the final (ATG) pass. I find I get the best results with Shark or RP Personna blades.

Mike

That's similar to what I do. I set it to 9 for all the passes. :thumbup:

Weenies.

salisburyyates · Sep 2, 2010

When I had a slim adjustable, I set it to 7-9, and not lower. I usually used that razor for occasions when I hadn't shaved for several days.

hotwheels · Sep 2, 2010

DunEdinRanger said:
That's similar to what I do. I set it to 9 for all the passes.

Weenies.

Weenies? Too much info! :tongue_sm

jpkunst · Sep 3, 2010

Snick said:
Hi all,
What settings do you use for which pass?

I use a Super Adjustable, like this:

Pass 1 (WTG): 3
Pass 2 (ATG): 2
Extra ATG below the nose: 1

Tuning it down from 3 to 2 for the ATG pass removed the last traces of red bumps from my neck. I fully expect to keep using this setup for the rest of my shaving life.

Crixus · Sep 3, 2010

Snick said:
Hi Crixus,

Since the Slim Adjustable can't be adjusted on the fly without opening the barn doors, shaving with two settings gives me an excellent justification for buying a second Slim. Then I can use one Slim with my favorite setting for the first pass, and the other Slim with my preferred setting for the second pass. Of course, what if I decide a third pass is in order? I think I know the answer!

Cheers,
-Snick

Surely there is a career in marketing out there looking high and low for you. :001_smile

hotwheels · Sep 3, 2010

Hi Crixus,

Maybe Gillette can be roped into resurrecting their line of DE razors! :001_smile

Cheers,
-Snick

dreadpirate · Sep 3, 2010

First pass: 5

Second pass: 7

any required touch-up: leave at 7.

One exception; if I am using a Feather, than I just leave it at 5.

Anything below 3 does not seem to do much.

hotwheels · Sep 3, 2010

dreadpirate said:
First pass: 5

Second pass: 7

any required touch-up: leave at 7.

One exception; if I am using a Feather, than I just leave it at 5.

Anything below 3 does not seem to do much.

Hi dreadpirate,

That's interesting that you use a more aggressive setting for the second pass instead of the other way around.

Set to 1 or 2, I think I could do a few dozen passes without ill effects.

Cheers,
-Snick

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