Gillette British New

My British NEW in service set:









Price
When it comes to value for money these vintage Gillettes are hard to beat - but prices has been getting a little high lately

Quality
It is still shiny and fully functional after 80+ years. I guess thát says it all

User Friendly
For the modern shaver an open comb may be a little intimidating and may take a little trial and error to figure out. The three piece constuction is a minor drawback in this catagory aswell

Grip
These razors come with diffrent grips, mine has a thin knurled one. The knurling is nice and agressive and provides a firm and secure grip. My only gripe is that the handle maybe is a little thin for my liking

Ease of Blade Replacement
I never give a three piece ten - but for a three piece blade replacement is very easy on this razor, no fiddeling around is required and blade allignment is perfect

Aggressiveness
This is a fairly agressive razor, more agressive than the American NEW (which I would rate 7) and a great deal less agressive than my Old Type (a clear 10)

Balance
The balance of this razor is pretty neutral, a slightly heftier handle would have been to my liking

This British Gillette NEW is not simply a collectors piece for the showcase, it is an excellent shaver and a worthy addition to any shave den. It is one of my all time favourites.


Regards.

Jakob

So, I've been using this for some time now, and I feel it's time to write a proper review.

Price:
I gave it a 7 in this category, because while it's not the most expensive one you'll buy, it CAN get a tad pricey.

Quality:
10, of course. These babies were made to last, like all vintage Gillettes.

User Friendly:
It's an 8 here because it's not too difficult to use or handle, but perhaps a little daunting to a newer shaver?

Grip:
It only scored an 8 because, like most vintage DE's, it's pretty much the same as any other. That's not necessarily bad, but it's not the most finger grabbing one developed.

Ease of blade replacement:
7. Why? Because some people DO have issues with a three piece razor, and prefer a TTO. I am not one of them, but it an get a little dangerous if you're not paying attention.

Aggressiveness:
9, because it's one of the most aggressive vintages I've used (Old Types included). Some need it, some don't. I just so happen to need an aggressive razor, so it scores higher for me than perhaps others.

Adjustability:
N/A....need I explain?

Balance:
The best balance I've experienced personally. Perfect for my technique, and smooth feeling when gliding across my face.


All in all, a great razor in my opinion. My scores may differ from others' personal experiences, but for my money this is the best I've used to date.

As always, YMMV!!!