Gillette NEW Deluxe

[wulfgar1976]

I just scored this on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180617143780

I needed it for my collection :001_smile

The design of the head looks almost identical to the New Improved. Can anyone give a comparison re: how they shave?

[akira7799]

Nice pick-up. I'm STILL looking for one.

[IronHammer]

Very nice! A bit pricey though. Looked like the gold plating was is pretty good shape. I would like to pick one of those up sometime to add to my collection.

[xillion]

The New Deluxe is on of the best shaving heads that Gillette ever made.
The teeth are a bit different from the New Improved, they are not as round at the tips and the bottom plate is flat.
I find the ND shaves a bit better than the New Improved, it is easier for me to find the correct angle with the ND. But I love the shaves that I get from both.
For me the ND is perfect when I have a few days of growth. Blades that work well for me in the ND are 7 O'clock Yellows, Blues, and Blacks.

[akabilly]

Is the barrel cracked? Looks like a crack on pic 7. Head looks like its in good shape.

[amishmotorboat]

Criterion?

[Bruce Wayne]

Is the barrel cracked? Looks like a crack on pic 7. Head looks like its in good shape.

I see that as well.

[amishmotorboat]

It's a pretty safe bet that the barrel is cracked whenever you see one that comes apart.

[Day Tripper]

Very nice, mate!

[AsylumGuido]

Here's my NEW Deluxe. It get by far the most use.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/TuckawayandNewDeLuxe004.jpg

[mandoman]

Very nice :thumbup1:

[bakerbarber]

I have both and they shave about the same. The Deluxe may be just a little milder, but both give a fine shave.


I have both and don't have the Criterion looking type like this. Mine are three piece versions with Tuckaway handles.

I feel the New Deluxe is much more aggressive than the New Standard version.

My comparisons may be different as the Tuckaway models have the bottom plate removable. Perhaps the versions on the New Standard type handle with the bottom plate attached have different characteristics.

Both, in my opinion, are very hungry shavers that deserve your full and undivided attention when being used.

Nice score. I'm jealous. Regardless of which type shaves which way it's a damn fine razor. :thumbup1:

[oc_in_fw]

Here's my NEW Deluxe. It get by far the most use.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/TuckawayandNewDeLuxe004.jpg

In my best Father Guido Sarducci voice- thatsa nica razor.

[Pike]

The New Deluxe is on of the best shaving heads that Gillette ever made.
The teeth are a bit different from the New Improved, they are not as round at the tips and the bottom plate is flat.
I find the ND shaves a bit better than the New Improved, it is easier for me to find the correct angle with the ND. But I love the shaves that I get from both.
For me the ND is perfect when I have a few days of growth. Blades that work well for me in the ND are 7 O'clock Yellows, Blues, and Blacks.

+1 my ALL TIME fave....and I have tried them all!!:tongue_sm:tongue_sm

[wulfgar1976]

Very nice! A bit pricey though. Looked like the gold plating was is pretty good shape. I would like to pick one of those up sometime to add to my collection.

The price is about what I would expect to pay in the UK. Certain razors are harder to find here and tend to command higher prices. Also, international auctions always tend to attract higher bids.

I was aware of the crack in the barrel but the particular construction of this handle type means that it shouldn't cause any problems in use. I can always effect a repair if necessary.