Gillette new Vs old

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Kypros Christodoulides, Mar 20, 2017.

  1. Kypros Christodoulides

    Kypros Christodoulides Well-Known Member

    Dear friends,
    The Gillette old I had on display as a razor of a bygone era never to return, was the razor that convinced me to change from carts to DE shaving. It is an aggressive razor though and I want to know if the OC Gillette new is any milder as I might consider buying one in honor of the old one that showed e the light.
    Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.
     
  2. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Yes, the NEW is milder.
    I still get very good shaves from it.
     
  3. Kypros Christodoulides

    Kypros Christodoulides Well-Known Member

    How does it compare with the old? Is it smoother? That would make i my fave along with the Rockwell on plate 6.
     
  4. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    It is a smooth shave. But much milder to me. Both the long and short comb.
     
  5. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    The new is milder. I personally like the short-comb vs the long-comb. I also have a flat bottom new which is even milder.

    HERM
     
  6. Kypros Christodoulides

    Kypros Christodoulides Well-Known Member

    I'm convinced, none on e-bay. Where can I get a new?
     
  7. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    I just posted a Good Will on BST if that's of interest.

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  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    The NEWs are milder. The Old Type though, can be tamed by riding the cap a bit. They were designed for a much thicker blade than modern blades. Just adjust your angle a bit by raising the handle so the cap is more engaged, and the shave will be much milder.
     
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  9. dapper636

    dapper636 Active Member

    +1 on the new short comb

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