Your number 1 Gillette razor

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by BigMark, Oct 12, 2014.

  1. markjnewcomb

    markjnewcomb Well-Known Member

    New LC
     
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  2. Radiotube

    Radiotube RADInOverdrive

    In my inventory? The Gillette '58 TV Special is my current favorite.
    On my wish list? The Gillette Toggle, but I'd settle for a Fat Boy or a Slim as my first adjustable DE, which I think would take the number one spot in the hopefully near future. :)
     
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  3. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    I would have to say the Fat Boy.
     
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  4. Hardlyanic

    Hardlyanic Active Member

    tuckaway
     
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  5. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    My favorite would have to be my Exectuive, but I get a better shave from my short handle black beauty.
     
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  6. gillette24

    gillette24 Active Member

    so far my Black Beauty
     
  7. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

    I've only tried two, my NEW LC and my Fatboy. So far, the NEW gets top vote, but I haven't had time to give the Fatboy a fair chance yet. My plan is to use it for most of November, and maybe December after OCtober is up.
     
  8. VedderLG

    VedderLG Well-Known Member

    I have not yet tried any vintage Gillette's. I have tried all the carts from TracII to fusion. Currently, my favourite is the Flexball. The reason is that it has never touched my face. Once I heard the rumors about the Flexball being released, I said "This is crazy. There has to be a better way". That lead me to discovering DE shaving. One day I hope to try one of the fine vintage Gillettes :)
     
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  9. BigMark

    BigMark Tests razors by shaving Wookies

    You best get one son.
     
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  10. Capslock

    Capslock Member

    New Standard
    New Standard three kinds.jpg
     
  11. cournot

    cournot Member

    Slim Adjustable.
     
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  12. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    image.jpg 1 iGillette (D1) toggle 1958
    2 Gillette (f1) Fat Boy 1960
    3 Gillette (k3) Slim 1965
    4 Gillette (p2) Super Adjustable "Black Beauty" 1970 aka "The Black Pearl"
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  13. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    this old guy, a FH Tech….who rarely sees much action anymore—may last another 70 years….;)
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  14. GeneralKinetics

    GeneralKinetics Well-Known Member

    It's my favorite Vintage Gillette razor.
     
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  15. Spud

    Spud Well-Known Member

    I bought a red tip on eBay last week and shaved with it twice so far. I used an Astra blade with Proraso white tub (my go-to soap). It was a mild shave but still very smooth after 3 passes.
     
  16. Spud

    Spud Well-Known Member

    I
    I
    have a slim but haven't used it yet.
     
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  17. BigT

    BigT Well-Known Member

    Red Tip
     
  18. Chuck F

    Chuck F Cheesy! Big Curd style

    Short handle Super Adjustable is the first vintage Gillette that has really stood out as a great shaver for me personally. I have and occasionally use a 40s Superspeed, Milady Decolletee (that I usually use with a standard handle), and a LC NEW. Previously had a SC NEW as well. I prefer my SEs and my Merkur Slant to all those, but the Black Beauty is now up in that top group, too.
     
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  19. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    After the '41 Ranger, that's probably favorite non-adjustable Super Speed. In fact, I was planning to shave with it tonight, thanks for the kick in the pants!

    *heads off for a shave*
     
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  20. Technium

    Technium Active Member

    Right now it's my New SC...even though I probably get a better shave from my fat handle Tech. Before long a SuperSpeed will enter the fold. My bets are still on the New SC. I love the way that thing looks!
     
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