Can anyone identify this Russian DE?

JonM · Jul 11, 2011

On impulse I have purchased this gold tone adjustable razor on eBay (mostly for its novelty value). It appears to be a Russian copy of a Gillette Slim. Can anyone better identify it or even translate some of the markings? Thank you!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170663039685&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Sledgehammer39 · Jul 11, 2011

I am no expert but it says Moscow 1965 in Latin, and than Cyrillic on the bottom right. I think it might be a Lux razor, but someone much more knowledgeable will chime in.

moshulu · Jul 11, 2011

I can only see one picture on my computer - the outside shot of the razor in its box.

It says: Moscow 1965

Meridian - I guess that's the model name.

The blade packet is labeled Sputnik, in both Latin and Cyrillic.

Nice find. I have a couple of similar razors, but nickel-plated. They are clearly Gillette knock-offs, but you may find that they are a bit bigger than the originals, to fit the superior hands of Soviet Man.

JonM · Jul 11, 2011

Thanks guys! The 2 to 4 weeks to get it from the Ukraine is killing me. I'll be interested to see for myself how good the quality is. I'm new to both wet shaving and collecting but when the bug bit me, it bit me hard.

Sledgehammer39 · Jul 11, 2011

JonM said:
Thanks guys! The 2 to 4 weeks to get it from the Ukraine is killing me. I'll be interested to see for myself how good the quality is. I'm new to both wet shaving and collecting but when the bug bit me, it bit me hard.

Let us know how it shaves compared to the Gillette's, nice haul.

JonM · Jul 11, 2011

I'll do that. Now I just need to get a Gillette Slim to compare it to. I'm currently using a DE89 (logs onto eBay).

Sir Walter of Mount Royal · Jul 11, 2011

I've seen comparisons of that Russian clone of the Slim. They all said it is of a poorer quality.

JonM · Jul 11, 2011

I suppose I'll find out soon enough. I'm currently bidding on a '66 L4 Slim.

KM-instructor · Jul 11, 2011

Said with a Russian accent!!!.........I dont know but it it is Russian made so it shave like ragin bull, for strong Rusky face, not for use on supple westerners skin.

JonM · Jul 11, 2011

Lucky for me my ancestors were of Eastern European descent and strong like Russian bull.

KM-instructor · Jul 11, 2011

JonM said:
Lucky for me my ancestors were of Eastern European descent and strong like Russian bull.

LOL there ya go, so your set then.

JonM · Jul 11, 2011

Well, I've won the '66 L4 Slim. I'll be interested to compare the two side by side.

kirk 988 · Jul 11, 2011

nice slim clone ive seen one in a previous thread

JonM · Jul 19, 2011

My razor has arrived from Ukraine today and I've had a chance to use it. I'm expecting my Gillette Slim to arrive any day now for comparison but I can honestly say that I'm very impressed with its Russian copy. It arrived in NOS condition and feels very sturdy. It's got a good heft to it and the mechanics are smooth and precise. I used it on its 3rd setting with a fresh Derby blade. The shave was very comfortable with no irritation even against the grain on my 3rd pass. I dare say that it was even more comfortable than my EJ DE89. Granted, the finish on the EJ is obviously better but this Russian adjustable is a very respectable daily shaver. I didn't get quite the BBS I do with my EJ. However, It's definitely a DFS.

alex2363 · Jul 19, 2011

These are russian gillette Slim knockoffs, they also go by the name Consul razors, made in the 1980's.

Pasha · Jul 19, 2011

Wet shaving for the masses comrade!!!!!!!! But seriously, that is one gangster razor. It wouldnt have been as cool if you didnt get the case and everything with it.

coyotewhisper · Jul 19, 2011

May the wet shaving revolution go forward.

Sledgehammer39 · Jul 19, 2011

JonM said:
My razor has arrived from Ukraine today and I've had a chance to use it. I'm expecting my Gillette Slim to arrive any day now for comparison but I can honestly say that I'm very impressed with its Russian copy. It arrived in NOS condition and feels very sturdy. It's got a good heft to it and the mechanics are smooth and precise. I used it on its 3rd setting with a fresh Derby blade. The shave was very comfortable with no irritation even against the grain on my 3rd pass. I dare say that it was even more comfortable than my EJ DE89. Granted, the finish on the EJ is obviously better but this Russian adjustable is a very respectable daily shaver. I didn't get quite the BBS I do with my EJ. However, It's definitely a DFS.

That's awesome news, gotta see what you think of the Slim when it arrives compared to the Russian razor.

mark_mw · Jul 19, 2011

A Slim-sky...I have a copy of the plastic blade tray Super Adjustable - a Black-Beautsky - on order! :001_smile

TheRazorSleepsForNoOne · Jul 19, 2011

Just noting that it actually says 'XII МОСКВА 1985', not 1965, on the case lid. I'm guessing the XII is Roman numerals? So '12 MOSCOW 1985'.

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