New Deluxe

[Graydog]

He lives on!

Gillette NEW Deluxe - 15mm vs 17mm, which one do you prefer?

What a Great post !

 

[It's Hedley]

I recently acquired a 1930 New Deluxe (sans case with a serial number), and took it for a spin this morning. It was quite aggressive, with lots of blade feel. But, it also gave me a really, really close shave. It’s 10 hours post-shave and I am still smooth! It reminds me of the Muhle R41, except that it is heavier and classier.

What I find really interesting is that it looks really similar in design to the Hybrid Tech, and the Hybrid Tech is probably the smoothest and least aggressive shaver I’ve used. I realize that the blade exposure determines ‘aggression’, but it is still interesting that two really similar-looking razors can be at opposite ends of the aggression scale.

I had previously shaved with a New Improved — but sold it. This Deluxe is probably not going anywhere anytime soon. It’s well-balanced, a pleasure to use and to hold and is a sturdy addition to my den.

Congrats Dan. This is one of the last razors I really want to acquire and yours looks fantastic!

 

[Twelvefret]

I recently acquired a 1930 New Deluxe (sans case with a serial number), and took it for a spin this morning. It was quite aggressive, with lots of blade feel. But, it also gave me a really, really close shave. It’s 10 hours post-shave and I am still smooth! It reminds me of the Muhle R41, except that it is heavier and classier.

What I find really interesting is that it looks really similar in design to the Hybrid Tech, and the Hybrid Tech is probably the smoothest and least aggressive shaver I’ve used. I realize that the blade exposure determines ‘aggression’, but it is still interesting that two really similar-looking razors can be at opposite ends of the aggression scale.

I had previously shaved with a New Improved — but sold it. This Deluxe is probably not going anywhere anytime soon. It’s well-balanced, a pleasure to use and to hold and is a sturdy addition to my den.

Where does the New Standard fit into these models?

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Congrats Dan. This is one of the last razors I really want to acquire and yours looks fantastic!

Thank you, Tom. It was hidden and obscured in an old Tech box, badly in need of some TLC. It cleaned up quite nicely, as many of these neglected vintages tend to do.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Put the hybrid Tech cap on the Deluxe baseplate, it should make it milder yet still efficient.

I wish I could! This Deluxe requires the longer threaded cap.

 

[tonich]

Where does the New Standard fit into these models?

It does not!
The New Standard set has a New Improved razor that is one generation earlier design then the NEW Deluxe.

 

[imatabor]

Beside Edgar's (@nuclearblast) great thread (Man I miss that guy) Let's not forget the epic battle!
Grudge Match: NEW Deluxe versus Raised Flat Bottom

 

[Twelvefret]

It does not!
The New Standard set has a New Improved razor that is one generation earlier design then the NEW Deluxe.

Okay, thank you

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Great links, guys! Thanks so much for making this (and so many others) a wonderful thread.

 

[rabidus]

I wish I could! This Deluxe requires the longer threaded cap.

My bad, thought you had the 3 piece! Didn't look at the pictures.

 

[Wtd1911]

Dan, great looking razor.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Dan, great looking razor.

Thanks, Todd!

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Congrats on the New Deluxe! A great shaving razor.

Thanks, Frank!

 

[Hannah's Dad]

My bad, thought you had the 3 piece! Didn't look at the pictures.

I suppose the cap from a 2 piece RFB might provide a nice combo, right?

 

[rabidus]

I suppose the cap from a 2 piece RFB might provide a nice combo, right?

If it fits, give it a try! I've only had three piece Deluxe and RFB.

 

[kingfisher]

NEW Deluxe is a huge upgrade over NI.
Back in the day when Gillette really were improving the quality and functionality of those tools.
Happy shaving!

I disagree. I like the NI better.

 

[jmudrick]

I disagree. I like the NI better.

Ok side by side tomorrow , ill see how accurate my shave memory is.

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[tonich]

Since we are on New Deluxe thread will leave the two of the rarest sets in the family here (powered by MacDaddy):

 

[Northstonehill]

Since we are on New Deluxe thread will leave the two of the rarest sets in the family here (powered by MacDaddy):

Enough with the enabling, guys, these are very interesting razors!

 

[Jacquers]

Could you please post comparison pics of the ND and Hybrid Tech with blades in?