Gillette 7 O'Clock or Lord Click ?

[Masterblaster]

I need another razor. It's been weeks since I last bought one.

I have 8 razors already but none in plastic. So to complete my collection and for fun and fashion I decided that I need a new plastic razor. Besides I hear that chicks go for guys with plastic razors.

Would you pick a Gillette 7 O'clock or a Lord Click ? It doesn't have to be the best razor ever - just better than the other one.

Also, who's the low cost source including shipping ?

 

[roosclan]

I know that the 7 O'Clock blades work much better for me than the Lord blades. Worlds apart, really. If I had to have a plastic razor, it would be the Gillette.

 

[Alec79]

The Wilkinson Sword Classic is worthy of consideration. It shaves well but is a little on the mild side.

 

[Hex]

I like the Feather Popular, and it's pretty cheap. Not all plastic, the head is metal and it's a terrific shaver.

 

[Eclectic]

Lord have an excellent reputation and their L5 and L6 metal models both shave very well. I used an L6 this morning.

The Gillette is out of the Indian subcontinent which doesn't have the best reputation for razors.

It will be interesting to see what you choose and what you think.

Alternatively have you seen this Lord bargain: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Racer-Safety-Razors-70-OFF-SALE-/180524152418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

 

[talibeard]

Alternatively have you seen this Lord bargain: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Racer-Safety-Razors-70-OFF-SALE-/180524152418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

This is a nice alternative. Better than the all plastic razors I ever used which are a Dorco (PL-510) and the Wilkinson Classic (a Treet actually). Thanks to the metal top part balance and weight improved a lot (compared to the Dorco) and metal glides over the skin more easily. There is a review on this one here on B&B. Still the L6 or Smart by Lord are much better. The ones you picked to choose from are both not really worth buying IMO.

 

[taffy]

I have tried the wilkinson, boots own brand and feather portable plastic razors, the feather gives a nice shave, though looking at that cheap lord................

 

[roosclan]

The Gillette is out of the Indian subcontinent which doesn't have the best reputation for razors.

Interesting. The 7 O'Clock blades I've used were from Russia (non-platinum ones). I have a package of the platinum ones, and they are from India. I wonder if it's going to give me a different shave than the regular 7 O'Clock blades I've used. I didn't even notice that this plastic one is from India.

 

[ShaveAddict]

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Alternatively have you seen this Lord bargain: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Racer-Safety-Razors-70-OFF-SALE-/180524152418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

I already purchased from this vendor the same Lord razor.
I got it with the safety bar broken, he sent it loose in a paper envellope.
Communication is terrible also he dont understand much english.

 

[Trainer7]

I've never bought one of these, but this one seemed interesting...

Gillette 7 O'Clock Sterling Razor

http://www.maharajashave.com/store/images/uploads/7OC_Sterling_razor_head_side.JPG

http://www.maharajashave.com/store/images/uploads/7OC_Sterling_razor_head_top.JPG

Product Information
Made by Gillette India, the 3-piece DE safety razor head is modeled on the later day vintage Gillette Tech Razors.
The long handle is made of hi quality plastic with aluminium neck to take the Nickel plated metal razor head.

Shave quality is gentle and smooth like the later day vintage Tech razor.

Razor head fits standard vintage Gillette 3-piece razor handles.

Presentation
Razor with 2 7 O'Clock Super Platinum blades

Taken from their website at: http://www.maharajashave.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=19

I found it after a thread on B&B led me to their site

I think it's cool because it has a metal head and looks like it's being sold for about the same as the all plastic ones.

Joe.

 

[Alec79]

I've never bought one of these, but this one seemed interesting...

Gillette 7 O'Clock Sterling Razor

http://www.maharajashave.com/store/images/uploads/7OC_Sterling_razor_head_side.JPG

http://www.maharajashave.com/store/images/uploads/7OC_Sterling_razor_head_top.JPG

Product Information
Made by Gillette India, the 3-piece DE safety razor head is modeled on the later day vintage Gillette Tech Razors.
The long handle is made of hi quality plastic with aluminium neck to take the Nickel plated metal razor head.

Shave quality is gentle and smooth like the later day vintage Tech razor.

Razor head fits standard vintage Gillette 3-piece razor handles.

Presentation
Razor with 2 7 O'Clock Super Platinum blades

Taken from their website at: http://www.maharajashave.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=19

I found it after a thread on B&B led me to their site

I think it's cool because it has a metal head and looks like it's being sold for about the same as the all plastic ones.

Joe.

That looks identical to the Boots DE razor which I like a lot.

 

[mskembo]

If I was going to get a plastic razor... because you had a gun to my head and my privates. I'd say none of the above (c'mon, that second gilette has a plastic handle, but an aluminium head!)

My vote is for the Merkur Bakalite! Let's face it, it just looks better than the others.
http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Merkur-Bakelite-Safety-Razor.html

Mike

 

[blood_type_O]

I'd try the Lord Click. But the 7 o'clock has the neatest packaging. I say fine to either.

 

[MoabBoy]

I don't know about the razor, but for me, the Indian Gillette Green is waaaayy better than the Lord.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

I've never bought one of these, but this one seemed interesting...

Gillette 7 O'Clock Sterling Razor

http://www.maharajashave.com/store/images/uploads/7OC_Sterling_razor_head_side.JPG

http://www.maharajashave.com/store/images/uploads/7OC_Sterling_razor_head_top.JPG

Product Information
Made by Gillette India, the 3-piece DE safety razor head is modeled on the later day vintage Gillette Tech Razors.
The long handle is made of hi quality plastic with aluminium neck to take the Nickel plated metal razor head.

Shave quality is gentle and smooth like the later day vintage Tech razor.

Razor head fits standard vintage Gillette 3-piece razor handles.

Presentation
Razor with 2 7 O'Clock Super Platinum blades

Taken from their website at: http://www.maharajashave.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=19

I found it after a thread on B&B led me to their site

I think it's cool because it has a metal head and looks like it's being sold for about the same as the all plastic ones.

Joe.

That's what I thought of when I first read "7 O'clock razor." I'm pretty sure it's just a Tech with a plastic handle. If I were in India and needed a new razor, I'd have no problem going with this one.

 

[michiganlover]

I already purchased from this vendor the same Lord razor.
I got it with the safety bar broken, he sent it loose in a paper envellope.
Communication is terrible also he dont understand much english.

Buy it from a reputable vendor from within the US instead:

http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/lord-racer.html

Shoebox actually has a whole selection of Lord Razors:

http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/lordrazors.html

I have bought from Shoebox before, and he is an excellent vendor with quick service.

That's what I thought of when I first read "7 O'clock razor." I'm pretty sure it's just a Tech with a plastic handle. If I were in India and needed a new razor, I'd have no problem going with this one.

+1

That is the late model Tech Head on a plastic handle. Pretty good quality razor from what I have read.

 

[Masterblaster]

Thanks for all the replies.

For what it's worth I already have a Lord Tech razor (with an aluminum handle). I just thought that the totally plastic Lord Click (or Gillette equivalent) would be kind of fun.

Looking at the ShoeBoxShaveShop site I see that the Lord Super is another plastic razor choice. Any opinions on that one versus the Lord Click ? It looks kind of like a Tech equivalent in plastic.

 

[shecky]

I've tried an Indian made Lazer Click razor. Might be the same as the Indian made Gillette Click. Very similar one piece plastic design with moulded hinge and clasp head. The results were good. Moderately mild. I used US Personna blades. If weight is a consideration, it should be noted that they weigh almost nothing. However, they are wery well engineered. The head holds the blade firmly and evenly, with no play. I no longer have it. They seem semi disposable, so I never really put the longevity of the hinge to the test.

 

[talibeard]

Thanks for all the replies.

For what it's worth I already have a Lord Tech razor (with an aluminum handle). I just thought that the totally plastic Lord Click (or Gillette equivalent) would be kind of fun.

Looking at the ShoeBoxShaveShop site I see that the Lord Super is another plastic razor choice. Any opinions on that one versus the Lord Click ? It looks kind of like a Tech equivalent in plastic.

That is the same razor as the racer (one of the Lord-brands) that was linked in an earlier post. It has a metal top part and doesn't shave bad at all.