Wow, what a huge let-down my first couple shaves with the '63 Slim have been. I mean, I knew that the adjuster served the same function as shims in a Tech; I wasn't expecting different.
Well, I got different. The blade is not as secure. There's enough room around the risers that the blade can flex at the ends when the TTO mechanism is tightened completely (which I must now consider to be "overtightening"). There is also enough play around the center divider that the whole blade tilts (uneven gap) if I don't put a thumb to one endcap as the doors are shut.
Now, I understand this thing is six years older than me, and there is a visible ding on an endcap which I will tinker at to achieve better balance. But it's not like the thing isn't solid. The extra waves. wiggles and wobbles seem inherent to the design. Will anyone confirm?
The "ding" I saw is in the second image, right side of top cap bent inward, and where the door is hinged went with it (not shown, but I'd say they are deflected a half millimeter). You'd think that would depress the edge nearest the damage, but it's the opposite end that can touch the safety bar.
Well, I got different. The blade is not as secure. There's enough room around the risers that the blade can flex at the ends when the TTO mechanism is tightened completely (which I must now consider to be "overtightening"). There is also enough play around the center divider that the whole blade tilts (uneven gap) if I don't put a thumb to one endcap as the doors are shut.
Now, I understand this thing is six years older than me, and there is a visible ding on an endcap which I will tinker at to achieve better balance. But it's not like the thing isn't solid. The extra waves. wiggles and wobbles seem inherent to the design. Will anyone confirm?
The "ding" I saw is in the second image, right side of top cap bent inward, and where the door is hinged went with it (not shown, but I'd say they are deflected a half millimeter). You'd think that would depress the edge nearest the damage, but it's the opposite end that can touch the safety bar.
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