Do blades pivot on this razor or do the blades not move?
643584
Yes, the blades do pivot. Works just like a regular Atra razor. Seems a little stiffer, but I think that is because the center of balance is about halfway down the handle. I really like this - glad I could find a replacement for my 35 yr old original aluminum Gillette Atra that split open.
643585
Sorry so late. Yes the blade head does pivot. rotational like newer ones.The german bone handle ones mentioned elsewhere on ebay are more like a spring in and out action rather than pivot but use same blade
1061186
Mine works fine. I have not had a problem with the screw working correctly. It holds tight, and releases ok, I usually unscrew it after every shave, rinse it out then tighten it down again until next time. Change the blades after a few shaves, I haven't had any problems.
1240549
I have one. No it doesn't have moving blades. It works fine though with just the vibration. Love mine!
148918
the head does not pivot. you adjust the head angle by adjusting how you hold it.
577506
Gerald,Changing blades is quite straight forward. Hold the razor in the middle of the handle and turn the knurled part of the handle shaft at the bottom until you can lift the top part of the head from the body.You will see that this mentioned top part of the head has a thread shaft that screws into the handle.Once you do this the rest is self-explanatory; nonetheless just slide the blade onto the threaded shaft, insert the blade and top head into the handle and tighten.
472124
Mine does pivot, but I've been having trouble keeping it unlocked! I'll have it set on rotate but then after awhile itlocks again! Its kind of frustrating...
1538525
I am a war baby. and I don`t remember that one. the reason I change was the high price of the new razor. I am getting 5 or 6 shaves out of 1 blade by flipping it over.Also the blade is way easier to clean when shaving. Charlie
2228809
I undersand your concern, I am not a fan of those moving shaver heads either, yet this model does not have this feature, the shaver head on this model does not move at all :-).
1404903
Yes, it had two hooks to hold the razor which allow the razor to pivot. We use the Atra blades.
1677024
Of course the pivoting blades are very important but I don't think the pivoting head makes any difference. I guess if you were an ape and had very little dexterity in your hand then it would matter. But if you hold the razor with a light and flexible grip, then you don't need the head to pivot. It's just one more thing that might break.
687726
This razor is not adjustable. As far as I know you cannot get these that are adjustable. If you want one that will open with the twist at the bottom they have them. I also purchased one of those for myself. These type of razors has to hold the blade tight or it will shift and cut.
369446
Actually, I can't see them move either. The vibrating blades are tucked away behind the safety guard. But they do the job for me. Just be sure to rotate the business end of the gizmo from left to right as you move the trimmer. It takes some practice.
989013
Do you mean the razor BLADE is curved in the razor head? If so it should not be; it should lay flat. Check to make sure the blade is installed correctly.
989012
tighten the blade all the way,hold the razor at a 30 degree angle and you should get a nice shave depending on the blade you are using i hope this helps
554091
Perhaps you are thinking the bearings should not rotate. The position of the bearings are locked in place to guide the blade however the bearings themselves DO rotate when the blade is moving.
1528677
There appears to be a nut on the shears opposite the side where they disassemble. That said, I have been using them for almost a year on a steady basis and they have not worn down at the pivot point at all. They are still very sharp and the cutting action is buttery smooth. Definitely not the quality I have owned in the psat where they wore down and required tightening on a regular basis. Please note that I have not tried to tighten them with that nut. See the pictures I added above so that you can see the adjusting nut for yourself.
1550723
The blades turn automatically. You just fill up the ice compartment and watch to make sure it doesnt get jammed.