Gillette Shaves

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by brit, May 23, 2021.

  1. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Razor: 1962 (H2) Gillette Slim Adjustable @6
    Blade: Perma-Sharp (3)
    Soap: Proraso Green
    A/S: Pinaud Clubman

    I feel that I hit the jackpot of Gillette vintage goodness with my latest razor acquisition. All four (two '62 Slims, a '72 Super 84 Adjustable, and a '67 black handled Superspeed) shave great. Not that my other Gillettes shave bad, but they are either too mild or too "angry". These four are just right.

    So, I packed both Slims and sent them to Chris at BRG to get re-plated. Could never figure out what I want for a birthday gift, there we go. Will do one in gold and another in two-tone, and will make sure to use them both.

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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool .congrats on finding middle ground.enjoy.:cool::bounce017:
     
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  3. Linwood Tibeault

    Linwood Tibeault Well-Known Member

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    Gillette ‘60 F-1 Fatboy Adjustable @5 /Nacet / RR Hive 24mm Mokasoft / CF Cedar & Spice Shaving Soap / Epsilon Scottish Spirit Aftershave
     
  4. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    My love affair with Gillette vintage razors continues.

    This 1961 “Flare Tip” Superspeed” is nothing like its 1960 Tech brother. The Tech is way too mild for my taste. The SS is both mild and efficient and gave me a great shave with Arko and Perma-sharp (4).

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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    that one is 1950's,or 1954-57 to be exact.the 58 - 9 have a shorter space between the crimp and knob,the '60 up lost the lines on the knob and have a thinner/slimmer head,same as the black handle ss.the 1960 up actuallty feel more efficient to me.due to the slimmer head.
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  6. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Thank you Gary, you are of course correct !

    I took a second look at the base plate and realized that I mistook a "B" for a "G". So this Superspeed was indeed made in 1956.
     
  7. brit

    brit in a box

    a fine score all the same.:):eatdrink047:.enjoy.
     
  8. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Razor: “Pre-War” Tech (triangular lather slots)

    Blade: Perma-sharp (5)

    Soap: Proraso Green

    A/S: Pinaud Clubman

    This is a great shaver, a bit on the aggressive side (in Gillette world only). With a well used Perma-sharp, the shave was excellent, smooth and clean.


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  9. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    16 May 2024

    Red Tip and Shark Super Stainless (1)

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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    absolutely fabulous set ups,gillettes and pics gents..:cool::bounce017:
     
  11. brit

    brit in a box

    -Venus-
    super 84
    semogue
    waves

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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    -Cronus-
    1939 #15
    rubberset 400-3
    waves
    st.james

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  13. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Canadian Gillette ABC Set
    Gillette Nacet Blade
    Ever-Ready Master Handle w/Two Band Badger Brush
    Art Of Shaving Sandalwood Soap
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Shulton Old Spice Musk After Shave


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  14. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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  15. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Fatboy / Gillette Platinum [​IMG]

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  16. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    thanks Gary
     
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    ChrisB Well-Known Member

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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome ABC shave and pic Jim:cool::bounce017:
     
  19. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Chris.:):eatdrink047:
     
  20. Umma2gumma

    Umma2gumma Well-Known Member

    Northern Michigan weekend getaway shave.
    '72 Super 84 @5, Astra SP (1), Cremo, Aqua Velva

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