Which do you prefer?
Gillette Old v New
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I'll start off by voting for the Old type. King C got it right the first time and no razor has ever bettered it. I like the New but, like the Tech, it is very particular about the angle at which it is used. The Old type is much easier to use and more efficient.
Old, with the stipulation that it be the thin cap variety.
I voted new because I LOVE the Fusion ProGlide!
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I know you said that before. I have used them both too, and I did not find my NEWs particular about the angle. You can see / feel the right angle. And they shave as easy and as close as my Oldies. I just like the overall feel a bit better, so I voted NEW (the only oc I use at the moment).
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Is your New the short or long comb version? I don't know whether it makes all that much difference but my New is a long comb that was made in England.
I think after using the Old type for so long (not to mention the manifold clones that I have), the New feels a bit different and I need to get used to it again. I have given it a fresh blade so that I can concentrate on using it for a while.
British Long Comb NEW for me. 
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New Deluxe. It gives me my closest shaves.
I have US NEWs, long and short comb. I can not find much difference between them. I use the short comb now (it was better looking / near mint
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NEW hands down...
Actually is spelled NEW, all caps.
I prefer the NEW with Long Combs, I find the tines on the Old Type less comfortable.
I prefer the NEW with Long Combs, I find the tines on the Old Type less comfortable.
I'll cast my lot with the Old.
Count me in also! I find the Old Type to be a much closer and smoother shave. Very comfortable razor. The NEW comes in third on my list after the 40's SS.
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I have to agree with this sentiment. As much as I like the NEW razors, the Old Type provides a surprisingly smooth and efficient shave.
NEW hands up since someone already said hands down.
As much as I love my old types I would rather shave with a NEW
New by far!
New Improved, New Deluxe and the NEW are all amazing
New Improved, New Deluxe and the NEW are all amazing
I have to go with old....OLD IS GOLD BABY! i find that i get a closer shave, i still bleed a bit (either new or old for that matter), but i do less strokes, feels better and is much cheaper! the prices of these new MACh 3,5, 20 or wherever they've gone up to now are sooo expensive...i like the old stuff and i find that with a DE lets say, you your blade doesn't get all blocked as the new ones...
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fabio
I love my New but I'm more in love with my old style Tech at the moment. I got new blades so I'll have to bring out the New for a test run. Both are in pretty sad shape from a plating standpoint but I intend to have both chromed eventually. Those old Gillettes are so fine; the blade is alway exactly the same on one side as the other. I know they aren't supposed to be chrome but that's just the kind of guy I am.
