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Gillette has another DE razor
- Thread starter Spider
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No, I know. I’ve made that point many times myself. But one can dream.
Ok so some preliminary stuff from checking it out tonight. Inexpensive but nice presentation.
The box was heavier than I had been expecting. This is a good size razor. I don't really have much experience with zamak but this feels solid and weighty. Definitely not like some cheap junk.
Blade loaded easily and seems well aligned.
The box was heavier than I had been expecting. This is a good size razor. I don't really have much experience with zamak but this feels solid and weighty. Definitely not like some cheap junk.
Blade loaded easily and seems well aligned.
Excellent Stuff Kyle
Hey @Spider your initial pictures have a date on the blades which looks like a “produced on” date. What gives ? Blades don’t expire and who cares that they were produced a few weeks ago as blades do have “a sell by date”. If it’s for QC a lot number would be enough. I don’t get it cause it can’t be marketing or consumer safety regulations or can it ?
Uh.... you think I know? I will say this, though. Gillette’s old blades used to have date codes printed right on the blades, just like their razors did.
fhalden
"Like BarberDave… I make my own fun”
Apparently, no Walgreens in my state is carrying them. I'll have to get one online when they're back in stock. I have a Heritage, just to have it as a collectible. I might as well spring for one of these, since I have representatives of other Gillettes through the years.
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Ok folks, Got my first use of the King C Gillette in this morning and i used the blades it came with. It is for sure a heavier DE than i have personally used but i kinda like the weight. The handle is pretty long but didn't get in my way at all. The shave was very smooth but still pretty efficient at whisker removal. The blade seems to be decently sharp and again felt smooth if i could feel it at all. the supports for the blade on the base-plate are pretty far back so there is some auditory feedback. that doesn't bother me but i know it does others. So far is seems to be a good razor and blade. I will give this blade a few more uses and then i will test out a different, known blade and see how that goes.
Good Stuff Kyle
Well, On A whim headed down to the Walgreens near the House and even though online stated none in stock, nor anywhere in stores, low and behold there they were Two of them and all the other new King Gillette Stuff,. So what the heck One to play with and one to be part of the collection. Would not surprise me if these are EJ-89 Caps and bases as they are almost identical. Good heft, for me more about just having one LOL. review tomorrow
gosh Dave, way to show me up on the pictures lol I like that yours look gold in that lighting.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
You faired better than me. Out to get a screen door and some supplies to frame down to it for the front deck. Stopped at the Walgreens the next town north of us and they were sold out. And apparently not putting them out one of the time as the spot was empty. Although they had their carts right there in the display.
review and Shave video
King Gillette DE Razor (Walgreens)
King Gillette DE Razor (Walgreens)
Bogeyman
Shave Member
I had their AOS one and quickly sold it for what I paid for it at discount: $20. They say this one is the same Mühle 89 head which I despise. People either love or hate this "Merkuresque" style scalloped head and I am in the latter group obviously. IMO the Gillette Tech "buries" it. 
Personally, I see zero collector value in it. After all, a Gillette DE razor made in China? 
Personally, I see zero collector value in it. After all, a Gillette DE razor made in China?
only because when the sales tank, they take it off the market everyone will want one HAHAHA, The Nature of the shaving worldI had their AOS one and quickly sold it for what I paid for it at discount: $20. They say this one is the same Mühle 89 head which I despise. People either love or hate this "Merkuresque" style scalloped head and I am in the latter group obviously. IMO the Gillette Tech "buries" it.
Wait.... AOS had a Gillette DE??? I was watching all the marketing for it and had high hopes for it, but I thought it never came to be. I used to go into AoS all the time asking about it, and was finally told they gave up on it, and several others who were following that thread were told the same thing. I gave up on it. So they actually did put it out????
Bogeyman
Shave Member
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