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Vintage Gillette DE Razor Passaround
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Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I'm out but thank you for the opportunity KJ
Fightingillini22
Master TSC Shave Member
Can probably get 20 posts in Don's new father thread - my little guy has been doing all kinds of crazy stuff recently!!
Alrighty I'm in!
1. gobucks5485- Complete
2. fhalden- Complete
3. Patelliott
4. Fightingillini22
kf5gtc
Shave Newbie
I love my vintage razors. I've got 3 Techs and a Krona. I have several Shiny new razors that hardly get played with because those vintage razors are so amazing. They really made great razors back then. This looks like one heck of a pass around. I hope everyone can see why we love the classics.
dmshaver
0
I completely agree, vintage is fantastic!
HMan
Doften Savant
Vintage! Pretty much all I use, it just makes sense economically at the very least. I've only used a couple of modern high end DE's loaned from friends and they felt quite heavy to me I prefer the weight of vintage razors as well.
The Schick Krona hasn't been on my radar, but after all the top ratings here, it is now.
The Schick Krona hasn't been on my radar, but after all the top ratings here, it is now.
Fightingillini22
Master TSC Shave Member
The passaround box landed here in Chicagoland this afternoon. I own the TTOs but am very much looking forward to all the 3 piece razors as the only one I own is a pre-war fat handle Canadian Tech (which is en route back from replating and should be delivered tomorrow!)
Oh wow, I didn’t even realize @Patelliott was done with them.
So Pat, what was your impression of the razors? Any winners in there for you?
So Pat, what was your impression of the razors? Any winners in there for you?
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
@Spider I definitely want the NEW Short OC. To me that was the closest and smoothest razor. The NEW Long OC was also very nice. I felt that it was a little better than the OLD OC, but not smoother than the Short OC.
The Ball End Tech was another razor I enjoyed. I may get one if the price is too good to pass up, but I feel that it is quite similar to the GC .68 which I currently have heading my way.
The Slim was another razor that if I find a steal I will buy it. I like the longer handle, but to me the Slim requires a little more pressure which always leads to irritation.
The last razor I tried was the YUMA because I had to. Very very neat little razor, but the short handle and light weight made it difficult for me to get a close comfortable shave. That razor is absolutely perfect for travel though and may get purchased for that reason alone.
Thank you KJ for putting this together and allowing us to try these razors! It was a lot of fun and now I know which razors I really want and which ones I can wait on.
The Ball End Tech was another razor I enjoyed. I may get one if the price is too good to pass up, but I feel that it is quite similar to the GC .68 which I currently have heading my way.
The Slim was another razor that if I find a steal I will buy it. I like the longer handle, but to me the Slim requires a little more pressure which always leads to irritation.
The last razor I tried was the YUMA because I had to. Very very neat little razor, but the short handle and light weight made it difficult for me to get a close comfortable shave. That razor is absolutely perfect for travel though and may get purchased for that reason alone.
Thank you KJ for putting this together and allowing us to try these razors! It was a lot of fun and now I know which razors I really want and which ones I can wait on.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Pat so where did you find a game-changer .68 available?
dmshaver
0
Nice write up. I agree with you, I find the NEW SC a bit smoother than the NEW LC. And the Tech is, IMHO, a great smooth shaver & needs to be in everyone’s den.
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
I bought it second hand. A buddy from another forum sent me the GC .68 and SLOC to try out and ended up selling me the GC.
Anyone else want in before we reach the end? Last chance.
They can be easily found under $10.
Fightingillini22
Master TSC Shave Member
A quick update of the couple razors I've tried so far.
Started off with the Old type. I have used one before but it's been many years. I didn't like it then, and I'm still not a huge fan now. Seems that no matter my blade, soap, or even experience level, I get an uncomfortable shave with the Old. Minimal irritation and no cuts or anything, but the shaves themselves are just not that enjoyable. Too much feedback for my liking.
I've never used a New before this passaround so I was very excited that both a LC and SC were included!
I have 3 shaves under my belt with the SC so far and I'm loving it. Highly efficient but much more comfortable shaves compared to the Old type. Put a Silver Blue in it this morning and WOW! First couple shaves were good but this shave was next level amazing!
Started off with the Old type. I have used one before but it's been many years. I didn't like it then, and I'm still not a huge fan now. Seems that no matter my blade, soap, or even experience level, I get an uncomfortable shave with the Old. Minimal irritation and no cuts or anything, but the shaves themselves are just not that enjoyable. Too much feedback for my liking.
I've never used a New before this passaround so I was very excited that both a LC and SC were included!
I have 3 shaves under my belt with the SC so far and I'm loving it. Highly efficient but much more comfortable shaves compared to the Old type. Put a Silver Blue in it this morning and WOW! First couple shaves were good but this shave was next level amazing!
dmshaver
0
Yep, the NEW's sure are nice razors & smooth shavers. Play around with the angle to see if steep or shallow works better for you. I generally try several angles when trying out a razor. I've been surprised some really prefer one or the other. The Old Type is one where a steep angle works better for me. It gives a lot more audible feedback, but the shave is more comfortable.
....say practically everyone but me. I hate them. Never get a good shave from them. I find them super aggressive and almost always get cut by them.
dmshaver
0
That's too bad they don't work for you. There's probably not any razor that works well for everyone. The NEW SC & LC aren't my favorite Gillettes, but they might crack my top 10.
fhalden
"Like BarberDave… I make my own fun”
I find them both to be somewhat agressive, with the LC being more so. I definitely handle them both with care, but I do like the quality of the shaves.
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Fightingillini22
Master TSC Shave Member
Yes I've learned that too. It doesn't feel like any angle really makes the shave comfortable but I'll probably give it one more try with a GSB before sending them all home.
That's how I feel with the Old Type.
Final shave with the SC this morning, this time with my beloved Barbasol. Fantastic and close shave just like with all my normal soaps and creams. This is a great vintage Gillette I had never considered but now ranks up there as one of the better vintage Gillette's IMHO.
Tomorrow I'll be loading up the LC with a new GSB and seeing how I like it. If it's anything like the performance of the SC I'm in for a treat!
