I used what I believe was a Gillette Super Speed, probably made in 67. I always used Gillette Blue Blades.thats interesting to hear, what blads did you first use when you initially started shaving do you know?
I used what I believe was a Gillette Super Speed, probably made in 67. I always used Gillette Blue Blades.thats interesting to hear, what blads did you first use when you initially started shaving do you know?
good point, like wine and rice, gets better with time yeaVintage, just like guitars, they got it right a long time ago.
cool, yea im on the hunt for some vintage gillette razorsThe only modern razors I've owned are the Merkur 34 and the Fatip Grande and Gentile models. A limited sample, but all 3 are fine shavers. I have several different vintage Gillettes, but I gravitate toward the Super Speeds for daily use. The twist to open feature makes them easy to load at 4 AM, and the shaves are always terrific. I used a black handled model from the 70s nearly every day for 6+ years, but for the last month I've been riding the red tip. The extra weight feels real good in my hand and on the face.
which two modern rde razors you got?Love my 63 slim but have to give it to my two favourite modern DE's simply because I'm getting the best and most comfortable shaves out them
Vintage for reasons already stated. Once I tried a vintage Tech, there was no need to explore any further.
I like 'em all.
There are some people who gravitate towards vintage/classics anyway.
This house where I sit was built in 1840, and the office chair I'm sitting in was built in the 1920's.
The two motorcycles are 1981, and 1987.
Stereo receiver from 1968, toaster and blender both from the early 1950's. Teakettle is a 1965.
I used what I believe was a Gillette Super Speed, probably made in 67. I always used Gillette Blue Blades.
I no longer have it. SWMBO threw it out after I switched to cartridge razors. I don’t recall what I paid for it, but it was probably about $3.how long have you had it? how much you pay for it you remember?
i mean after from online ebay wheres best to get de razors? dont exactly have a lot of antique shops around here tbh, well not that i actually know of
Yes, thank you.Don’t call us peeps
What he saidI like 'em all.
I have 5 altogether. Two Super Speeds; both regular flare tip one has black handle. Three Techs; Post War ball end, Travel and Gold. My fave is the plain old 64 Super Speed. I’ve posted pics of all the razors, but nothing recently. I been using SR’s for a few months now, haven’t picked up a DE in a while. Perhaps I’ll get a DE shave in soon to remind myself of just how good they are.how many you got mate? any pics?
The Gem only gets used a few times each month, but that's mostly because it is a very unforgiving razor. If I pay attention I get as close a shave as I can get with any razor, but the only time I've cut myself badly enough to require a styptic pencil in the past few years has been at the hands of the Gem MMOC. Also, I prefer smaller heads, so DE's with slimmer heads or AC style single edge razors appeal to me more than the Gem style razors. My next razor (after I receive my Fatip open comb slant) will probably be either the Blackland Dart (DE) or Blackland Vector (AC style); both have quite minimalist heads.how often do you use the vintage gem razor compared to your modern ones?
i really like the look of the yaqi range, i admit i do like chinese products though
Nice thing is that, as long as you are not chasing mint condition razor sets, many vintage razors are still available for reasonable prices - although that window appears to be closing a bit.funny thing mate is i am a noob so i havent tried any vitage razors yet,
so i for and didnt put a poll option for 'noob not tried vintage and modern de razors' lol
Got several, but currently my two favourites are the Razorock GC 0.84-P and Rockwell 6Cwhich two modern rde razors you got?
I like 'em all.
Same here. I like both vintage (14) and modern (18)...all in shave rotation...What he said
I prefer both...