I've decided it would be fun to have a DE razor from my birth year, 1967. What should I be looking for? I'm sure there's some good stuff out there, as well as a lot of junk, which I'd like to stay away from.
What say you?
What say you?
What "birth year" razor should I get?
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ylekot
On the lookout for a purse
I would say find your favorite go to Gillette style......I am currently on the hunt for mine....
Good luck and happy searching!!
Good luck and happy searching!!
M date code on Gillettes. What's your quarter? There's the Gillette Slim Adjustable, the Black Handle Super Speed, a Tech, the Knack, and a Lady Gillette. Those are all the Gillettes that I know of for that year.
Personally, I'd go for the Slim, the Tech, and the Super Speed. I've never had much interest in Lady Gillettes or the Knack. YMMV.
Ben
Personally, I'd go for the Slim, the Tech, and the Super Speed. I've never had much interest in Lady Gillettes or the Knack. YMMV.
Ben
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I have them all from 1961 and like Awesomeli said, I too enjoy them all! If I was only able to keep 1 of them it would be the Slim. Of all my Gillettes the Slim is the one I grab the most! Something about that razor just gives me a great shave every time.
ylekot
On the lookout for a purse
That's great!!!
If SWMBO will go along with it......I'm trying to carve out a little corner for my stuff.....not working out real well......yet!!!
I went with a birth year Super Speed and eventually a Slim adjustable. Both affordable and solid.
OP, of all the razors available my opinion is the Slim is the cream of the crop. For me a Tech would be too mild and too common. Superspeed.....I wasn't overly impressed with the shave as it's too light a razor. I am still trying to figure out the Slim, but it has the right weight and a great deal of versatility. Plus they look great replated in nickel or rhodium.
Slim.
Slim.
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I got it! Much thanks to member Hillbilly Pick, who upon seeing this thread offered up a M2 Slim. Not just my year, but my quarter even! Got it today and it's stunning.
Shave to follow...
Shave to follow...
I'm an M1 and just ponied up to get mine replated in rhodium. You'll love your slim....
Grrr! 1961 is also my birth year, but I can never find a Tech or Flair Tip SS made in my birth quarter. I do have a Fat Boy and a Slim ...
Just joined the group here and was going to ask the same question when I saw this thread. So the vote seems to be the slim.
Are all the Superspeeds with a M-4 code black handled? Also are the slims coded the same?
Are all the Superspeeds with a M-4 code black handled? Also are the slims coded the same?
Where are some places to find a vintage razor besides eBay?
I've made it easy for myself by cheating a bit. Born in 1945. Since the company began in 1945 I buy anything MUHLE that I like.
Damn me being born in 87. Nothing cool came out in 87...except me
Welcome to B&B! the answers to your questions are: Yes and yes.
Etsy is another.
I see many great razors pop up in our B/S/T area, and the prices are always very reasonable, whether it's vintage or modern. You do have to watch closely and often as they tend to sell quickly. However, I have never had a bad transaction here and in fact have never dealt with more honest, genuine people anywhere.
