Fatboy doesn't "feel" as aggressive as the Slim...

Mad Man · Aug 25, 2012

Second shave with the FB tonight: face lathered AdP (strange, don't get a reaction anymore) loaded with an Astra SP and even though first shave on Thursday was on 7 I cranked it to 9.

Just didn't feel as aggressive, or as close, as the slim on 9 despite the obviously wider blade gap. I still haven't nailed the angles etc on the FB though as I had a fair bit o' touch up to get a DFS.

Anyone else had the same feeling between an FB and slim opened wide....?

The Kiwi · Aug 25, 2012

For me, the feel is so similar, that of the three in the same size range, the 125, Slim, and the original Super Adjustable, the two all-brass, nickel plated razors work the same. The SA needs to be dialed to "8" to match the "7" I usually put my Slims on, is the only major difference, other than a possible slightly better gripping surface for the SA.

ackvil · Aug 25, 2012

I guess it varies from razor to razor - but my slim and FB shave the same. A 7 on one is about the same on the other.

chongo gordo · Aug 25, 2012

Check current thread on similar subject (Fatboy Mildness).

It seems there is a range of opinion as to which razor is more aggressive. It sounds more like a production tolerance issue than a YMMV thing.

wrm2012 · Aug 25, 2012

Yup my FB is milder than my Slim. Ive been useing my Slim date J3 for 5 years set at 3. Just started useing my FB an E1 and found setting it at 4 was about the same as the Slim at 3. Both have been useing the same brand of blades as they are the only ones I have.

gus1942 · Aug 25, 2012

Mad Man said:
Second shave with the FB tonight: face lathered AdP (strange, don't get a reaction anymore) loaded with an Astra SP and even though first shave on Thursday was on 7 I cranked it to 9.

Just didn't feel as aggressive, or as close, as the slim on 9 despite the obviously wider blade gap. I still haven't nailed the angles etc on the FB though as I had a fair bit o' touch up to get a DFS.

Anyone else had the same feeling between an FB and slim opened wide....?

I feel they are about the same.

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