I picked up a King C Gillette on sale a few months ago, but I haven't used it until today. Most of my DE experience has been with a couple of EJ's. I've always found the EJ's to be fairly harsh and not very efficient, so I was largely expecting much of the same with the King C.
Well, what's my innitial opinion of the King C you ask? This thing is great! I used an Astra SP (second use) and TOBS Grapefruit, and tested it out on three days of growth. I found the King C to be quite gentle on my sensitive skin, with little to none of the harshnish I get with the EJ's, yet it took down my growth quite easily. I got a very easy BBS with two passes. Even on my neck, I had no cuts or weepers (just a spot of irritation by my adams apple, but I'll overlook that considering). I didn't even get any cuts or snags along my jawline. I don't want to jump the gun with my opinion, but the King C was just a great mix of gentle, yet efficient for me. I would go as far as saying this was my best DE shave to date.
Having said all that, I didn't think I would have any issues with the handle, but it proved to be far too slippery and hard to hold onto with wet fingers. I was constantly drying both my fingers and the handle with a towel, but it wasn't enough. The grip on the handle just isn't there for me. Next time I use the King C I'll be putting one of my Razorock handles on it.
Guys, this was just such a surprise for me. I've talked about my struggles with DE shaving on here over the years, yet I've persisted hoping I could find something. This was just such a pleasant shave for me. I almost forgot to mention that a little splash of Clubman after resulted in almost no tingle at all, even with a BBS shave.
So, dare I even ask what a higher end razor is that shaves the same as the King C? My next DE shave might not be until next week sometime; I'll see how it performs then.
Well, what's my innitial opinion of the King C you ask? This thing is great! I used an Astra SP (second use) and TOBS Grapefruit, and tested it out on three days of growth. I found the King C to be quite gentle on my sensitive skin, with little to none of the harshnish I get with the EJ's, yet it took down my growth quite easily. I got a very easy BBS with two passes. Even on my neck, I had no cuts or weepers (just a spot of irritation by my adams apple, but I'll overlook that considering). I didn't even get any cuts or snags along my jawline. I don't want to jump the gun with my opinion, but the King C was just a great mix of gentle, yet efficient for me. I would go as far as saying this was my best DE shave to date.
Having said all that, I didn't think I would have any issues with the handle, but it proved to be far too slippery and hard to hold onto with wet fingers. I was constantly drying both my fingers and the handle with a towel, but it wasn't enough. The grip on the handle just isn't there for me. Next time I use the King C I'll be putting one of my Razorock handles on it.
Guys, this was just such a surprise for me. I've talked about my struggles with DE shaving on here over the years, yet I've persisted hoping I could find something. This was just such a pleasant shave for me. I almost forgot to mention that a little splash of Clubman after resulted in almost no tingle at all, even with a BBS shave.
So, dare I even ask what a higher end razor is that shaves the same as the King C? My next DE shave might not be until next week sometime; I'll see how it performs then.
it gives really good grip. Or I have some electrical shrink sleeve that fits over a handle and gives nice grip and a rubbery, black look handle. Or you can dip the handle in plastic-dip.
