Sinatra Lennon, Unboxing & First Shave w the NEW Gillette Heritage Safety Razor

[xiletero]

I did some weight comparisons, Gillette vs Muhle and las Razorock Head. They all look similar BUT they are NOT the same. Now the shave later-- will be head shave Muhle vs Gillette....

 

[Billy T.]

Gotta admit, his videos have done more for promoting wet shaving then ... you.

That's a blunt way to put it

 

[xiletero]

Now the head shave report:
Muhle 89 vs Gillette Heritage
Warm wet towel x 3
Proraso Red pre shave
Proraso Red tub using RazoRock synthetic
Blades: Gillette 7 O'clock green new on each
This was a 3 pass shave, it felt good, the R89 felt a bit more efficient on first pass, later probably no difference.
All in all, an average shave.
Post: Proraso AS Red
Proraso Balm
I chose Proraso thinking most people will probably have those items, I don't use them that much.

Now my personal opinion: if you have the R89 and just want a razor to shave: don't waste your $$ in this Gillette!

If you don't have an R89, then I think this is an OK razor....

If you are a collector....get it....the BOX is nice....reminiscent of the OLD Gillette boxes.

I do get better shaves from Karve OC "C", Muhle R41 or RR Jaws
I have the R89 and had not used it since Jan, not biased at all; and I love Gillette vintage Razors...have a few of those.

 

[Billy T.]

@xiletero You are famous now

 

[DE Steve]

Been using mine for a few days now and I have to say, this shaver may replace my Merkur Progress as my daily shaver (using Astra SPs).

Construction is superb, polished under the cap etc. and I've always liked a 3 piece design. Grippy handle.

Shave is top notch. Smooth and aggressive enough to get a BBS shave with 2.5 passes, the same as my Progress. Perfect blade registration, size, balance and weight.

It's an easy shaver, like a Merkur 34c, never worried about cutting myself. (A 34c used to be my second favorite shaver.) I'd say it's a little more aggressive than a 34c.

And the travel case is high quality and a nice touch.

Gillette certainly did their homework here.

 

[ShaverAZ]

Been using mine for a few days now and I have to say, this shaver may replace my Merkur Progress as my daily shaver (using Astra SPs).

Construction is superb, polished under the cap etc. and I've always liked a 3 piece design. Grippy handle.

Shave is top notch. Smooth and aggressive enough to get a BBS shave with 2.5 passes, the same as my Progress. Perfect size, balance and weight.

It's an easy shaver, like a Merkur 34c, never worried about cutting myself. (A 34c used to be my second favorite shaver.) I'd say it's a little more aggressive than a 34c.

And the travel case is high quality and a nice touch.

Gillette certainly did their homework here.

Despite my pointing & laughing & generally deriding the New Gillette Heritage in the past, the most important thing is that it provides a good shave.
A lot of eyes will be on this new Gillette & by doing a good job, it will help promote double edge shaving to a new generation of wet shavers. Hopefully they'll run some TV ads soon, and especially during the Super Bowl.

 

[The_SwampFox]

I like his idea of putting an old type head on the heritage handle. Old meets new. I tried it myself and the two make for a great shave. I find I get better control from the common bar-like handle than from the original ball end. I understand why they went with the 89 type head but personally, this is what I envision as the Gillette heritage razor.

 

[DE Steve]

Been using mine for a few days now and I have to say, this shaver may replace my Merkur Progress as my daily shaver (using Astra SPs).

Construction is superb, polished under the cap etc. and I've always liked a 3 piece design. Grippy handle.

Shave is top notch. Smooth and aggressive enough to get a BBS shave with 2.5 passes, the same as my Progress. Perfect blade registration, size, balance and weight.

It's an easy shaver, like a Merkur 34c, never worried about cutting myself. (A 34c used to be my second favorite shaver.) I'd say it's a little more aggressive than a 34c.

And the travel case is high quality and a nice touch.

Gillette certainly did their homework here.

[My post from another GH thread.]

I've made the new Gillette Heritage my daily shaver.

I get a closer shave with it than I do with my Merkur Progress. No irritation either. If I try to get as close a shave with the Progress I'll get irritation and cuts. The Gillette makes shaving my chin a breeze as-well.

FYI -- the Progress has been my daily shaver for 3 years.

I'm really liking this shaver.

Thank you Gillette!

 

[Vacumatic]

Its interesting that Gillette have produced this Heritage razor, could they want to encourage the collector and even the investor market.

Is this razor likely to be worth more in 5 years than what you pay today?

If so, and people are buying more than one then Gillette will pick this up and perhaps produce other classic razors.

 

[Dentists]

SL seems like a nice guy but seriously what’s up with these YouTube shavers?
I’m more hairy than most men- I also have a weird condition where I mostly have 2 hairs (sometimes 3 or 4) growing out of the same pour. I can grow a beard thicker than anyone I know...I rarely require a “2nd pass”.
I like how Williams mug has a decent larger- why clog your razor?
That being said I think many of the wet shavers on YouTube - SL included are slightly “off” in the head. Seeing someone who obviously doesn’t have much beard growth do 3-4 passes - you’re watching someone psychotic folks.