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MarqDong t1_iw8q8e4 wrote

I have the same one, do you set it to 9 or 1? Blades are getting harder to find though,

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Slaskballe512 OP t1_iw8ts0g wrote

I keep it on 9 all the time.
I recommend buying as many blades as you can when you get the chance, supplies have been dwindling lately.

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agent_flounder t1_iwa0x1r wrote

Oh crap really?? Please don't tell me that's permanent? I just got some more feather blades but maybe I need to keep buying and stock up. Shit.

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TheBlackestCrow t1_iwd8u5z wrote

Feather is Japanese so they are probably easier to get. Most Gillette blades are made in Russia so that explains the current situation.

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agent_flounder t1_iwd93x6 wrote

Ok that makes sense. Also that's a huge relief.

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F-21 t1_iwonnc9 wrote

These razors are still used in a lot of the world so I'd not worry that they'll stop producing them....

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SelfDERPecating t1_iw8wa9s wrote

I've always left mine on a middle setting but now I wonder if I should experiment more. I bought it maybe 20 years ago. Mine looks the same, but not sure how to date it.

I get my blades (Feather brand) online.

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Slaskballe512 OP t1_iw8z4no wrote

Check for a letter and a number under the head of the razor, the letter indicates the year of production and the number indicates what quarter of the year it was made. Feather is a great choice, it's a bit sharper than what I use (Astra) so maybe it could be used on a lower setting. Be careful when changing the number

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SelfDERPecating t1_iw94g13 wrote

Nice! Mine has a J and a 3. Quick internet search is telling me it's from 64. Thanks for the details!

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agent_flounder t1_iwa12qp wrote

I cut my face up with feathers on a more aggressive setting with that razor. I found that a middle number works well for me too.

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agent_flounder t1_iwa0ijr wrote

I set mine to I think 6 or 7 most of the time. With Feather blades.

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