I was just wondering if anyone could chime in about how a Gillette President shaves. I had a Diplomat at one time and shaved with it a few times, but I can't remember how it shaved. Perhaps someone could compare it to a Flare Tip Super Speed, a 40s Super Speed, a Red Tip, or a #66. Is it more/less aggressive, heaver/lighter than one of these? Any comparisons would be greatly appreciated.
President?
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I've been meaning to shave with my President.... I'll give it a whirl tomorrow morning and let you know what I think of it.
I've got a couple of Presidents and have found them to be on the aggressive side.
I tend to gravitate toward milder razors (like the Diplomat that I shaved with today).
I would say it is in the red tip range or more aggressive. The fifties flair tip would be milder.
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I would rate the president as quite mild. Perhaps an adjustable on 2-3. I prefer 7-8 range. It gives a decent shave but takes a bit more work IMO.
The President is a great shaver, comparable to / slightly better than the Aristocrat or the Red Tip in my opinion.
A close, comfortable, low effort shave.
And in real style.
A close, comfortable, low effort shave.
And in real style.
The president is to mild for me, I never could get a good shave from mine. They do look nice though
I don't care for the shave I get from mine.It takes 5 passes to get as smooth as a 3 pass shave from my new improved,new,fatboy on 5,old type,40s SS.It's beautiful though,feels good in the hand,so I still like to use it now and then.
I find it a nice razor to shave with, looks like a aristocrat but i find not as aggressive though.
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Okay. Thanks for the input. It looks like there are two votes for something comparable to the Red Tip and four votes for a mild razor.
I shaved with mine on the weekend for the first time and I was very impressed. It didn't feel aggressive but does an excellent job. The quality of shave was very good. I love the weight and balance of it. It feels substantial in your hand.
I agree with you. What many might mistake for "mildness" I put down to a smooth comfortable shave. I don't find mine mild in the least.
I tried a different blade this morning,WOW what a difference.I never believed a razor needed to be matched to a blade but I'm a believer now.I put in a Derby extra and got as great a shave as I've had with any razor.The President might be my favorite razor now.I think the weight is perfect and it looks beautiful.
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My President is the mildest razor in my rotation of around ten "usual suspects". I use it with a Feather blade. Good looking razor, even without any exotic plating.
Rhodium is pretty exotic....
It is, but you won't find any on a Pres.
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