Gillette razors - a little help wanted

Hello Gentlemen

I've heard a great many things about the fine qualities of various Gillette DE razors, and I find I consider to try to aquire one at some point. The Fat Boy drew my attention early on, but then I hear marvelous things about Gillette New, and then someone would throw in some comments about year and place of manufacture. In the past I do believe I saw a reference to a site, or sites, with tidy and concise information about this very subject.

Are any of you fine gentlemen able to lend a hand in this matter to a fellow shaving enthusiast?

In advance, thank you and my deepest regards.

Yours sincerely
Eirik

(I don't normally express myself in this manner, but the fancy struck me, and now I feel like putting on a tweed suit and bowler hat)

You might be looking for the wiki, linked right at the top of every page. Or http://mr-razor.com

Tastes vary. I prefer the NEW to the Fatboy. The next gent will probably differ.

You can start by reading these threads :

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...lette-NEW?highlight=what+is+your+favorite+NEW

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/293853-The-Gillette-New-British-vs-American

There is no place on Earth containing more info on the NEWs, trust me.

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mblakele said:

You might be looking for the wiki, linked right at the top of every page. Or http://mr-razor.com

Tastes vary. I prefer the NEW to the Fatboy. The next gent will probably differ.

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FWIW ... I couldn't agree more!

Well, let's get right to the point gentlemen... The man really needs several vintage Gillettes! The standard (and correct) answer to any "Which one should I get?" question is always "BOTH".

Interesting comparison though, there is a huge difference between the NEW and Adjustable. If you like a 3-piece then compare the open comb NEW to the safety bar Tech. If you prefer a 1-piece twist-to-open then I would recommend either a 50's-style Super speed before going for an adjustable (Fat Boy or Slim).

Ah, yes the wiki. Sadly, tapatalk doesn't cater to that. And yes, I do look towards adjustables.

@BSAGuy I might be slow on the uptake, but I didn't get it

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And yes, I do look towards adjustables.

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So there it is... Start saving your Krones for a Fat Boy or Slim!

xserror said:

Ah, yes the wiki. Sadly, tapatalk doesn't cater to that. And yes, I do look towards adjustables.

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Of course you do. You're gonna spend big $$$ on adjustables, then one day you'll try a NEW and all the Fatties and Skinnies will be collecting dust. I've been there, done that.

Just sayin' ...

Well then, all things being equal, I can indeed see myself saving up for more than razor.

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@BSAGuy I might be slow on the uptake, but I didn't get it

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That's a can of worms. To say somebody has opened a can of worms means they've started a debate, argument or discussion that could head in any direction, or several, and probably come to no definite conclusion.

Oh, I know the can of worms idiom, but initially my thoughts whent more in the direction other fishing related idioms , like "being hooked" or the like. English is not my first language, so sometimes these things fly past me. Should've got that one though. Anyways, rather than being set on any type, I feel I need to learn some more before actually using my hard earned money. It's going to some time between purchases, and I badly need to indulge in some nice soaps as well. I've got 20 years of bad shaving to make up for!

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Hi,

Oh. Look. A can. Of worms. And, it is already open! Run Away!!

Stan

If I were starting again with the experience I have now, I would start with a Tech (preferably an early fat-handle) or a Super Speed. Both are fine shavers and kind to the face.

It seems I already have a tech:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=414231

Now to decide wether to put it to the test or not...

xserror said:

It seems I already have a tech:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=414231

Now to decide wether to put it to the test or not...

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The tech is a mild shaver so you might want to put a sharp blade in it.