Gillette Slim good for beginner?

**Chester** · 03-30-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by ERVARGASNY

Yes gold slims were made but they were called Aristrocrat They look Really Sexy in gold for sure.

Achim provides:
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Adj...ocrat%20M2.jpg
-- Chet

**VULPES** · 03-30-2012, 12:13 PM

Hi RPTheLefty,

I really enjoyed reading this thread and finally seeing your choice. It's lovely, enjoy it.

**RPTheLefty** · 03-30-2012, 01:02 PM

Thank you guys for the compliments. This is my first vintage razor purchase and all the info you guys passed along to me help me with my decision. Any tips on prolonging the life of the razor? I sure hope it outlasts me, so it could be passed down from generation to generation

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**RPTheLefty** · 03-30-2012, 01:15 PM

Shoot, I forgot to ask for tips on shaving with it. Most of you know that this is only my second week of DE shaving. Which setting should I go with w/ Derby blades? The technique isn't quite there yet, I probably need another month to get it down right.

**Snargle** · 03-30-2012, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by RPTheLefty

Shoot, I forgot to ask for tips on shaving with it. Most of you know that this is only my second week of DE shaving. Which setting should I go with w/ Derby blades? The technique isn't quite there yet, I probably need another month to get it down right.

Start low (maybe 3) and see how it goes. Dial up as need, nerve, and experience dictate. That's a good guideline for any adjustable razor.

**Touchy** · 03-30-2012, 01:53 PM

Wow! I wish I hadn't given into my impulsive nature, but I just ordered a Fatboy Tech which I'm expecting any moment - but may later wish I had explored this option for my sensitive, still newbie face. Oh well, I may love the Fatboy. Just how much research do addicts on this site engage in anyway??? Thanks for sharing all of your experience on this thread and elsewhere!

For future reference, can anyone tell me if there is an adjustable in this family of razors with a fat handle? And did I miss a comment to this effect?

**Snargle** · 03-30-2012, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by RPTheLefty

Thank you guys for the compliments. This is my first vintage razor purchase and all the info you guys passed along to me help me with my decision. Any tips on prolonging the life of the razor? I sure hope it outlasts me, so it could be passed down from generation to generation

Keep it clean, don't drop it or bang it on the sink, don't use any harsh chemicals or polishes on it. The gold plating is relatively thin and it's easy to remove it with aggressive polishing. A soft toothbrush and soap should be sufficient for almost all cleaning.

**Snargle** · 03-30-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Touchy

Wow! I wish I hadn't given into my impulsive nature, but I just ordered a Fatboy Tech which I'm expecting any moment - but may later wish I had explored this option for my sensitive, still newbie face. Oh well, I may love the Fatboy. Just how much research do addicts on this site engage in anyway??? Thanks for sharing all of your experience on this thread and elsewhere!

For future reference, can anyone tell me if there is an adjustable in this family of razors with a fat handle? And did I miss a comment to this effect?

I think you might mean "Fat Handled Tech"? The Fatboy is an adjustable razor; the Tech is a three-piece razor (non-adjustable).

**gus1942** · 03-30-2012, 02:04 PM

Excellent choice for starter razor. I gave my son and my son- in-law Slims as starter razors and I still have 6. At one time I would change adjustments, but now just keep it on 5.

**kingfisher** · 03-30-2012, 02:07 PM

Wow. That's a beautiful razor. Use it in good health.

I agree with the others that you should probably start on 3 and keep it there for a month or so, and then experiment if you want to.

**Larry J** · 03-30-2012, 02:23 PM

I'm three months into de shaving and picked up a Slim almost immediately. I really like the flexibility that it offers. I also have the EJ89L Barley and it is a great razor and will therefore always be part of my rotation. I would say, don't give it up on the EJ. Enjoy your Slim, it looks truly awesome, but get your EJ back and show it some love as well.

**Touchy** · 03-30-2012, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Snargle

I think you might mean "Fat Handled Tech"? The Fatboy is an adjustable razor; the Tech is a three-piece razor (non-adjustable).

OK, so I guess I don't even know the model of the razor I ordered! - Still new to all of this -- it's a FH Tech I guess since it's 3 piece.

**RPTheLefty** · 03-30-2012, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the advice! How does the Slim compare to the De89? I love my De89 but since I'm pretty new to this, I have plenty of nicks on my nick area to prove.

Originally Posted by jor8an

I'm three months into de shaving and picked up a Slim almost immediately. I really like the flexibility that it offers. I also have the EJ89L Barley and it is a great razor and will therefore always be part of my rotation. I would say, don't give it up on the EJ. Enjoy your Slim, it looks truly awesome, but get your EJ back and show it some love as well.

**turtle** · 03-30-2012, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by RPTheLefty

Thanks for the advice! How does the Slim compare to the De89? I love my De89 but since I'm pretty new to this, I have plenty of nicks on my nick area to prove.

If you set your slim to 4 it will approximate the shave you get with your DE89.

I would recommend you start at 2 then judge if you want to go up or down from there

**RPTheLefty** · 03-30-2012, 02:44 PM

What do you guys tend to do with multiple razors? Are there any benefits of having more than one razor?Ireally want to keep my De89, but I don't see when I'd use it if I have another razor. Would the learning curve be different if I have two razors? Either way, I think I'll end up keepin my de89 and my Lord l6. I'm trying to figure out what role my de89 will play :)

**turtle** · 03-30-2012, 02:50 PM

It is just "fun" to "switch hit" with different razors, even if they are basically similar in performance.

Lately I have used a different razor every day of the week, taking about a 3 week swing through all of my "toys" before getting back to the one I used first.

**RPTheLefty** · 03-30-2012, 08:02 PM

Wow, Quite a collection Turtle!

**dreadpirate** · 03-30-2012, 08:21 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with a slim adj. I have one that I used just this week.

**gus1942** · 03-30-2012, 08:50 PM

I have 4 in my frequent rotation and 10 on an occasional basis. I think new traditional shavers should stick to one razor and two blades for six weeks, perfect technique, and then go for it. There are so many good razors to enjoy good shaves.

Gus

**Indigo3** · 03-30-2012, 09:07 PM

I wouldn't have recommended an adjustable if you are still refining your technique for the obvious reason...man's inability to leave well alone. Now you have one stick to one setting, enjoy.