A couple of months ago I got a serious case of RAD after basically shaving on autopilot for years. Picked up a Karve Stainless with an OC D plate, A Timeless Ti SB 0.95 and then on a whim I purchased a very nice Gillette New LC on ebay for $12.99. Seller just listed it as a 1930s Gillette. I've been alternating these 3 razors and I'm embarrassed to say that the one that consistently gives me the best, most comfortable shaves is the New LC. I could have saved quite a bit of money, although the journey has been interesting.
New LC vs Timeless and Karve
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I love both my NEW LC and SC
Absolutely great razors! I have both New SC & LC too but preference is to the SC.
I have the LC as well and it's a really nice razor for it's price. My only issue is that I can't use any of my stainless steel handles, because I can't tightentem all the way down and I think that affects the way the razor shaves. I've been curious about the SC. Some find it better than the LC. A friend of mine from England bought a RFB LC for me and I have to wait till the summer when he comes to try it out.
A while ago I wanted to get a Goodwill or 2, but although they look very cool and are more unique compared to the generic LC and SC, some folks concider them experimental models and from what i've heard they are hit or miss. Some have misalignment issues due to bad tolerance and precision. After all, they were made from leftover parts and were given for free to folks who wanted to get a razor that fits the new Gillette blades during the depression.
A while ago I wanted to get a Goodwill or 2, but although they look very cool and are more unique compared to the generic LC and SC, some folks concider them experimental models and from what i've heard they are hit or miss. Some have misalignment issues due to bad tolerance and precision. After all, they were made from leftover parts and were given for free to folks who wanted to get a razor that fits the new Gillette blades during the depression.
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I have tried to mix the plate of new sc with Feather as-d2, which can be fixed very well, so I can use more stainless steel handles without worrying about thread problems.
I believe this is because Feather faithfully refers to the design of Gillette, and "as-d2 cap mix sc plate" also improves the narrow angle of as-d2.
But because the Feather covers the blade label, the sides will be slightly wider than the sc.
Yep. Extremely hard to beat a New LC. I'm one of those guys who enjoys the challenge that each razor uniquely presents so I won't selling off everything in favor of the LC but you aren't crazy. The LC is superb!
Gosh, I HATE when a baseplate does this to me. One of the aspects I enjoy most is swapping handles to make sure every head and handle has a perfect match (fit, finish, balance, aesthetics etc) and when the perfect handle doesn't fit, I find myself pouting haha
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I feel like the handle is just sliiiiightly too light. Not enough to care, but I certainly wish it were just a tad bit heavier.
Pretty Franken cool!
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I was gonna go this route and decided it wasn't worth it but I do think they are on to something!
I did this and actually prefer the original handle unmodified. Dumped out the extra weight and kept it as it came.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
I have a couple of Gillette New long comb- Canadian Variants from the 1930's, nice mid range razor to use IMO. I like the ball end handle a little more than the fat handle. I do not have a Karve razor to compare with but most folks like there Karve razors.
Have some great shaves! Stay and think safe in these times!
Have some great shaves! Stay and think safe in these times!
I use my New LC base plate in place of my fat handle tech base plate and it's fantastic.
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