Gillette Senator

[SHarris]

I like my New's, I've got my eye on a Senator, can anyone tell me how these razors shave? What could you compare them to?

 

[bythbook]

they are great!

they shave like... Senators - on the evolutionary scale they are between News and Superspeeds....




Perhaps the Senators (and the gold brother Sheratons) are the missing link(s).

If you find one, grab it!

 

[texbilly]

The NEWs are fine shavers and I recently purchased a shaver grade Senator here on B&B, in part because I have recently rediscovered open combs. I have to say, based on two shaves so far, the Senator is a tad more aggressive than the NEW and I found myself slowing down a bit to avoid harm. I'm sure most of this is getting used to its geometry and blade angle and in the end I got a very nice shave without irritation.

If you like NEWs, I think you'll be very happy with a Senator.

 

[David in Boston]

Got one a few months ago. It was for sale at $5 USD and I still thought of not buying it. The reason, I found open comb razors were to aggressive for my face. But this Senator was in great condition and I wanted a razor that would deal with a two-three day growth. Glad I bought it. Using a Feathers blade it cut down my beard without nicks or weepers.

I don't use it as a daily shaver but for the mentioned situations.

Get one if you can.

Of course YMMV.

 

[Pike]

I picked up a Sheraton here on the BST....great shaver!!