Quick Review of the GS1 Handle

[taco8slo]

I recently purchased the GS1 handle that jgriest03 has designed.

This is the first time I purchase a handle solo (minus a head) and I had done so planning to use the handle with a Gillette Travel Tech head that I haven't been using because it is just stored in it's miniature case lonely and not getting any attention.

I received the handle yesterday and used it today, with the Travel Tech head, and here are my first impressions along with a few pics.

I don't have many handles to compare it with but from what I do have (Muhle r41, Titan, and Feather AS-D1) this one feels right at home and was bought at a great price IMO. The knurling is really fine with pointy tips which makes the handle easy to grip. I wasn't sure about the absence of knurling in the lower part of the handle but I have found I enjoy this aspect. The part I really like on this handle (or others that display this characteristic) is the flat bottom, it feels so nice to rest your pinky there when shaving and it just looks great IMO, plus you can stand the handle upright if you ever needed or wanted to. The groove between the top portion and the lower portion of the handle does add comfort especially for my XTG passes (great rest for my thumb) and for my WTG passes (great rest for my ring finger). It has a nice weight and length and is composed of stainless steel.

My shave was very nice indeed, the handle doesn't do the shaving but it really did turn my Travel Tech into a more practical razor and I am happy with the purchase.

The only negative I can think of would be that when I was first handling the handle I noticed black residue rubbing off on my hands, this was easily resolved with some soap and water, this is hardly an issue but I just wanted to mention it.

 

[StuMcB]

Looks good to me. No nonsence handle. The only thing I would do to it would be a grove in the bottom to break up the plain look to the bottom part of the handle. But that just me. Very good though.

 

[taco8slo]

Looks good to me. No nonsence handle. The only thing I would do to it would be a grove in the bottom to break up the plain look to the bottom part of the handle. But that just me. Very good though.

That lower part of the handle does look plain, it was an issue for me as well, but now I see it as something different and unique. It catches our eyes right away because we aren't used to seeing a handle look so plain at the base.

 

[z3driver]

Looks good to me. No nonsence handle. The only thing I would do to it would be a grove in the bottom to break up the plain look to the bottom part of the handle. But that just me. Very good though.

Exactly what I was thinking, maybe two grooves around that smooth area to also aid in pinky grip.

 

[ERVARGASNY]

I love the Plain look at the Bottom knob also love the Rocket Style Gap. Congrats looks sweet

 

[nemo]

Nice lookin' handle, what's the length?

 

[taco8slo]

Nice lookin' handle, what's the length?

I measure it at 3.5 inches or 8.9 centimeters.

This isn't a one of a kind by the way, he has these for sale in the hobbyist/vendor classifieds section.

 

[Krona Kruiser]

I'm gonna give one of those a shot. I like the utilitarian, no-nonsense, 50 Cal. look to it.

 

[taco8slo]

I'm gonna give one of those a shot. I like the utilitarian, no-nonsense, 50 Cal. look to it.

It reminds me of a bullet too! Definitely a man's handle in those ways, straight to it and bullet-shaped.

 

[ArNav]

What's the price?

 

[taco8slo]

What's the price?

$37 shipped CONUS, not sure of other country's prices...

Not sure if we are allowed to link to his classified ad, if not then mods please correct this.

 

[celestino]

That is a fine looking handle!

 

[ArNav]

Thanks for the info. I like the handle.

 

[NYShaver]

Great looking handle, bought one today!

 

[ArNav]

I think I will too...

 

[alex2363]

$37 shipped CONUS, not sure of other country's prices...

Not sure if we are allowed to link to his classified ad, if not then mods please correct this.

Sure u can link the ads, thanks for taking ur time to introduce the handle to the DE forums.

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[taco8slo]

Just wondering if anyone else received this handle yet and what their thoughts on it are. I am still using it on with the travel tech head and enjoying it very much, this combo reminds me of the feather as-d1, smooth shaves. Getting a Gillette New short comb soon and will try it out with that...

 

[jgriest03]

Just wondering if anyone else received this handle yet and what their thoughts on it are. I am still using it on with the travel tech head and enjoying it very much, this combo reminds me of the feather as-d1, smooth shaves. Getting a Gillette New short comb soon and will try it out with that...

I used my GS1 today with a New LC head and it was great, its a different animal when paired with a heavier handle. I was out of town recently and used the GS1 with a British travel tech and had some great shaves. I hope everyone is enjoying the handles.

 

[tacchini]

nice looking handle, it looks a bit like a red tip rocket handle in stainless.

 

[StuMcB]

Sorry for this but my initial response about a "groove in the bottom" what I meant was a groove in the flat end that you can stand the handle on. Not the bottom of the handle, do you see what I mean? a great looking handle. Very industrial / enginer looking, and I like that look.