Gillette Toggle
The Toggle is probably the most recognisable of the Gillette Adjustable Family.
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How do they shave? The F4 is a mild to medium shaver. When I reassembled the D1, I guessed at the gap and its about 2or3 notches above the F4 - so I find it a better. I also guess that the fact that I restored it, I prefer shaving with it over the F4 |
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Restoration of the D1 Toggle. As I induicated above, this was found locally in South Africa and is only the second "locally found" one that I have heard of. In March 2021, I received the first image, with contact numbers and price. Someone found it, went and saw the condition, passed on it and then send me the picture. Of course - The split second decision was to take it. The first image below shows the bent doors and when I dismantled it, I found that the little shaft (insert) that holds the toggle in place was also worn. I turned a new small shaft out of brass and fixed what turned out to be only the one door. The top of the second image shows it repaired and the bottom shows the various home made tools that I used to fix it There is very little of the original plating left. I've considered having it replated (and may still in the future) but my current thoughts on it are that it has seen more than its fair share of shaves and should wear it's battle scars with pride. I tend to favour more aggressive razors plus I guess that there is something of me in it, so I prefer the way it shaves and thus haven't dismantled it a second time to fix the blade gap. | ||
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