First Shave with a 1930 Gillette New Long Comb

[TexOkie Shaver]

Had my first shave tonight with my newly acquired 1930 Gillette New Long Comb. Loaded it with a new Feather, latherer up with The Fat and performed three passes. I could have and should have stopped after the second pass. But, I can’t stand any sensation of stubble anywhere, even though you can’t see it. I got careless and ended up with three weepers.

Those Gillette folks knew what they were doing back in 1930. The razor was slightly aggressive with the Feather blade, and had I been careful and maintained my technique through all three passes, I wouldn’t have had any nicks.

The first pass was with the grain and the second pass was against the grain. This was my first shave since Wednesday night and I normally shave every night.

 

[Clay S]

Gillette New Long Comb was the DE I decided to keep out of the ones I tried!

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

Gillette New Long Comb was the DE I decided to keep out of the ones I tried!

It’s a fine razor. The only thing I’m not crazy about is how light the handle is.

 

[Gryffindor]

It’s a fine razor. The only thing I’m not crazy about is how light the handle is.

Agreed. I run both my NSC and NLC heads on a RazoRock handle.

 

[SuperMax_fan]

I like the look and feel of the razor. Very well designed. I recently got one and was not disappointed. Though I tried it with a Gillette Platinum. I wouldn't try with a Feather except if I had a large growth.

 

[MelC]

I use the Canadian version and find it to be the smoothest, most efficient of all my vintage Gillettes.

 

[BigJ]

Those Gillette folks knew what they were doing back in 1930....

+1!! Congratulations! Great razor!!

 

[ponykilr]

I have one being re-plated in bright nickel by Chris at Razorplate. Iconic great shaver that just has “the look”.

I bought a repro ball end handle as I prefer that look and just did not want a repaired one.

 

[Kyle89]

One of my favorites for sure. My first time using it I had my "best shave on 1st use" I've ever had. It just felt right.

I rock mine with a pre-war fat handle and use a top cap from a post-war tech. I get my "tech" experience with perfect blade alignment every time, but with the benefits (imo) of the open comb design.

It's cool how these parts are all interchangeable.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

I have one being re-plated in bright nickel by Chris at Razorplate. Iconic great shaver that just has “the look”.

I bought a repro ball end handle as I prefer that look and just did not want a repaired one.

Mine is not a ball end handle. Here is a couple of photos.

 

[ivan_101]

The best Gillette razor ever!

 

[ivan_101]

Those Gillette folks knew what they were doing back in 1930.

... Unlike nowadays

 

[Esox]

But, I can’t stand any sensation of stubble anywhere, even though you can’t see it. I got careless and ended up with three weepers.

A NEW SC may solve that issue instantly. This was my experience with the NEW LC.

Gillette NEW LC Not Cutting It - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/gillette-new-lc-not-cutting-it.520246/

The increased rigidity of the SC base instantly solved my issues with closeness and comfort.

Try loading a fat Tech handle with #8 lead shot. Seal it in with a bit of candle wax.