My father served in the British army in WW2. He spent most of the war years in Burma (was one of the last British soldiers to leave Rangoon to come home). I always remember him for years shaving with a very small mirror right up to the mid 1970’s! He always used the same DE razor right up to his 80’s when he moved to an electric razor for his own safety!!! Sadly he passed away in 2019, I still miss him every day. He fought, put his life on the line so I could have a better world. Thanks Dad ❤.
No unfortunately he got rid of it all later in life apart from the small mirror which he never got rid of. I remember him letting me as a young child pretend shave with an older DE razor with no blade! He did late in life give me his army papers, which included a 100 rupee note given by his commanding officer at the end of the war in the east. This still looks in amazing condition to this day!
Lucky son. My father and grandfather used electric razors (my grandfather worked for Philips). So each electric razor was used by 3 generation. I think I'm the first in my family that shaves with a safely razor since the 70's or so.
I got a ww1 1918 on Ebay last week the serial number begins with f which I looked up and that was also us army 1918. It looks like new small crack in the handle and gives a fantastic shave as fast or slow as you like I just shaved with it for the fifth time tonight and it's the closest shave I ever got with any razor even on my neck. Hope junior likes his one.
I have a bunch of Gillette Old Types a couple of Single Rings through the early 1920's models. It's great shaving with solid brass razor history. My New Years Day shave was with a 1912--1914 Ever-Ready Lather Catcher. BBS without even trying.
I have a khaki set from 1918 aswell mine is a bring back from the war I’m the third owner the first being the us marine that valiantly fought with this shaving kit in his haversack
Ww1 has always been the most interesting * war* and time period. So much innovation, technology, and culture came about in that time that persists to this day.
Holy cow. That has to be one of the coolest father son gifts I could imagine. As a milsurp guy myself I’ve looked at those Khaki Sets as well! I decided to go with a 40s Super Speed to get it more WWII related, but it’s definitely not as cool as a that!
Great choice on the razor for your son. I have a similar old-type Gillette (non-military) and it's one of my favorites. I do have a WWI Army issue AutoStrop razor set which is pretty cool. That might be something to keep an eye out for, for your son, if he gets more into collecting military items and/or razors. I hope he enjoys the Gillette!
This was beautiful, you are such a great inspiration not only to your sons, but also a great inspiration to all of us as well, have a great week ahead sir
Sweet piece of history! Your son will honor this gift. And Happy New year to you and yours. May the New Year bring you and yours good health, happiness and success. Aho! 🥳
Amazing gift for your son. A rueful memory for me, my dad tried to show me at 12 how to use a safety razor when they were no longer in vogue, my mom went nuts! 30 years later, was reintroduced and will never go back. My son's first a '59 Fatboy. Good show!
@SInatraLennon i got some tobs peppermint. the tingley cooling effect is very refreshing. i love it. might have to order another tub very soon or get a bundle
Welcome back buddy! My wife bought me my first safety razor * the art of shaving* , still getting used to it. Couldn't get the blade to hang off enough, persistence! Much love and happy new year.
See, this is a great gift. Rockwell 6S would most likely be easier to use, more comfortable, with less maintenance required. But this razor is something he will always cherish.
I gave both of my sons a safety razor when they turned 15. One immediately went electric (just like Dylan). But my youngest is using his. Neither one have much of a beard yet. I don’t think I shaved daily til I was about 20. Thanks for he video.
If you are going to introduce your son to art, might as well start with a "WOW" moment 👏🏻 Now...What soap/balm/splash will he be starting-out with? Is he going to be Son of Barbasol Man?
Hello buddy great video i enjoy it very much i hope you have a great news eve tomorrow 2023 it’s good to you and your family. I look forward to another great year watching your videos.
This kit is in exceptional condition, far better than mine is. IMO, the kit to get would be the Army/Navy set which came in an embossed nickel plated clamshell case (with an Eagle and an Anchor), and had the 1920 revised head shape. It is a slightly milder and more forgiving razor. It is the same as the "Brownie", but this kit was sold in PX's to military personnel. It is almost impossible to find an "old type" razor with an uncracked handle. Razor Emporium makes a solid brass handle that is very close to the original, just heavier. Gillette made very fancy canvas covered officer's kits too, which included nickel plated tubes containing a brush and a shave stick, but these are a little bulky, IMO.
Enjoyed this video very much and ordered myself one I happened to find as my first d.e. silly choice? Should I be concerned about cleaning it beyond standard sterilization? It's not in as good condition as this one you've gotten for your son but I guess I'll see when it arrives. Cheers!
Son's first was a Wilkinson Sword butterfly... Got him a Rockwell 6S with the plates for Xmas. Hmmm... I wonder where this inspiration came from, eh? 😉 TH-camrs talking sells things... I have to admit that I am quite jealou. You can truly see and feel the quality in the razor. I have not tried it. Oh, I forgot... Happy New Year!
Happy New Years! Was the razor rusty or water stained? What did you use to clean it? I have had no luck with scrubbing bubbles or vinegar and baking soda. It's a Black Beauty, A-1, 1980. The head, the doors, have water marks.☹️
Nathaniel, the black beauty has an aluminum handle, otherwise I would suggest soaking it in warm water with Dawn detergent, and then running it through the dishwasher. I would not run an AL adjustable razor through the dishwasher. I would not use vinegar or baking soda on any razor. Vinegar can etch metal, and baking soda is an abrasive. After the basic cleaning with warm soapy water and toothbrush, rinsing and drying, I would try a jewelers cloth (Razor Emporium sells them), or a mild polishing compound such as flitz or simichrome or Nevr Dull wadding. All of these materials are intended for polishing jewelry. The head of this razor is nickel plated brass. Do not use Brasso! It is far too abrasive... The wadding is a chemical approach. It works wonders, but it's smelly, and you will need to wash again after using it.
Given your son seems interested in military and aircraft. If there’s ever any questions about the USAF send me a message and I can get you some information!
It's nice that your bringing your boy up old-school......more prob should.....kids these days less and less holding doors and pulling chairs....I'm starting to to ramble.....my apologies
That "Hold, please." sounded *very* familiar. You're not by chance also a fan of Let's Game It Out, are you? And what an awesome first razor for your son! My first razor was a Bic disposable. 🫥 I've definitely moved on up since then. Happy new year!
@SinatraLennon Let's Game It Out is a TH-cam channel where a guy named Josh plays video games kind of...wrong. But in like a good way? Just as a general example, he'll play a farming sim and discover some kind of exploit to generate extra cash or whatever, and then go TOTALLY overboard with it. When he does, he'll say something like "I think you can see where this is going. Hold, please." And then a card will flash on the screen that says something like "17 hours later" and he'll come back and show/describe how he's amassed this absurd amount of something in a thoroughly ridiculous way that's both hilarious and disturbing. It's gotten to the point where the devs of a game called Hydroneer have included him as a Wanted poster in the game for doing the things he does. Even if you're not all that into gaming, he's a ton of fun to watch.
My father served in the British army in WW2. He spent most of the war years in Burma (was one of the last British soldiers to leave Rangoon to come home). I always remember him for years shaving with a very small mirror right up to the mid 1970’s! He always used the same DE razor right up to his 80’s when he moved to an electric razor for his own safety!!! Sadly he passed away in 2019, I still miss him every day. He fought, put his life on the line so I could have a better world. Thanks Dad ❤.
Thanks for sharing that story of your Father! What a great man he was. Do you still have his shaving stuff?
No unfortunately he got rid of it all later in life apart from the small mirror which he never got rid of. I remember him letting me as a young child pretend shave with an older DE razor with no blade! He did late in life give me his army papers, which included a 100 rupee note given by his commanding officer at the end of the war in the east. This still looks in amazing condition to this day!
Thank you for the story and thank you for your father.
Such a cool practice to pass on to a son. My son loves “old fashion shaving” as a bond between us and a form of self care. Awesome gift.
What a gift for your son! Only the bladebox missing, but quite good condition! Nice!!!
The(USAMPC) are on there way round this minute😂 have a good one when it comes.
Cheers🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Oh mate your son it must be. A proud moment for you
Enjoyed the live chat sinatralennon sir excellent 👌 👍
Last shave of 2022 with a 104-year-old safety razor. Can't beat that! Happy New Year!!!
Not bad at all.
Lucky son. My father and grandfather used electric razors (my grandfather worked for Philips). So each electric razor was used by 3 generation. I think I'm the first in my family that shaves with a safely razor since the 70's or so.
Well done Brian. Awesome gift. I hope you got him his very own bottle of Chella Cool aftershave to go with it. Perfection. 🏴👍
Thats real cool ! Really enjoyed the live, thanks ! Greetings to you and your family.
Haven't been on this channel for a while. But this man taught me how to shave. Love this content.
Welcome back!
We are starting to watch you like a sitcom lol … you’re hilarious to watch … good clean fun and I’ve gotten a lot of tips … thx 🙏
I got a ww1 1918 on Ebay last week the serial number begins with f which I looked up and that was also us army 1918.
It looks like new small crack in the handle and gives a fantastic shave as fast or slow as you like I just shaved with it for the fifth time tonight and it's the closest shave I ever got with any razor even on my neck.
Hope junior likes his one.
I have a bunch of Gillette Old Types a couple of Single Rings through the early 1920's models. It's great shaving with solid brass razor history. My New Years Day shave was with a 1912--1914 Ever-Ready Lather Catcher. BBS without even trying.
I have a khaki set from 1918 aswell mine is a bring back from the war I’m the third owner the first being the us marine that valiantly fought with this shaving kit in his haversack
Fantastic! I wish that I had this razor’s history.
@@SinatraLennon I was lucky I found it the army surplus store that I found it at was just about to put it to auction
Ww1 has always been the most interesting * war* and time period. So much innovation, technology, and culture came about in that time that persists to this day.
Awesome! I’m sure he will enjoy that Sinantra! Happy New Year
Holy cow. That has to be one of the coolest father son gifts I could imagine. As a milsurp guy myself I’ve looked at those Khaki Sets as well! I decided to go with a 40s Super Speed to get it more WWII related, but it’s definitely not as cool as a that!
Great choice on the razor for your son. I have a similar old-type Gillette (non-military) and it's one of my favorites. I do have a WWI Army issue AutoStrop razor set which is pretty cool. That might be something to keep an eye out for, for your son, if he gets more into collecting military items and/or razors. I hope he enjoys the Gillette!
Hope you had a nice xmas Sinatra and have great new year and everyone who watches this amazing channel. Keep watching for the best advice 👋
Very cool, I want to get my own vintage set here soon
Wow! What a razor but even more the case it came in! History, shaving, Sinatra… what more do you want! Great video! 🇮🇪
Those vintage Gilettes really get a close shave. What a find .
I got a 1908 or early un serialized gillette civilian ball end razor its one of my favorites
I’m very proud of you giving your son a first 🪒 and happy new year 🎆🎈🎊
This was beautiful, you are such a great inspiration not only to your sons, but also a great inspiration to all of us as well, have a great week ahead sir
Sweet piece of history! Your son will honor this gift. And Happy New year to you and yours. May the New Year bring you and yours good health, happiness and success. Aho! 🥳
Nice razor set. I'm sure your son will love it and treasure it for decades. Happy new year good sir. Keep on rockin'.
Nice gift
Very nice... your son will be happy. I just got my son and son in law razors from the years they were born
My great great grandpa use the old type and has history used ww1 and ww2 and passed on to generations it’s still pretty cool
That's an awesome gift.
Amazing gift for your son. A rueful memory for me, my dad tried to show me at 12 how to use a safety razor when they were no longer in vogue, my mom went nuts! 30 years later, was reintroduced and will never go back. My son's first a '59 Fatboy. Good show!
Happy New year Mr Bobross of shaving
Happy new year Mr Lennon hope this year brings you lots of happiness to you and your family ❤️😊
@SInatraLennon i got some tobs peppermint. the tingley cooling effect is very refreshing. i love it. might have to order another tub very soon or get a bundle
Super cool gift Sinatra, happy holidays. And a great shave as always.
What a great present for your son. Happy New Year.
Welcome back buddy! My wife bought me my first safety razor * the art of shaving* , still getting used to it. Couldn't get the blade to hang off enough, persistence! Much love and happy new year.
Happy New Year, great shaving video fun stuff beautiful old Razor. Stay safe, cheers....Peter
Happy New Year!
See, this is a great gift. Rockwell 6S would most likely be easier to use, more comfortable, with less maintenance required.
But this razor is something he will always cherish.
I gave both of my sons a safety razor when they turned 15. One immediately went electric (just like Dylan). But my youngest is using his. Neither one have much of a beard yet. I don’t think I shaved daily til I was about 20. Thanks for he video.
If you are going to introduce your son to art, might as well start with a "WOW" moment 👏🏻 Now...What soap/balm/splash will he be starting-out with? Is he going to be Son of Barbasol Man?
I am watching your channel from I guess 2k19 I don't remember but quite long..
Happy new year!!!!!
that is a cool and thoughtful gift.
Awesome video Brian! Hope you have a great New Years!
Nice razor. Happy New Year. Be safe.
Damn that’s a good looking set!!
Can’t you just see the men of Easy Company using that in the Ardennes? Awesome find.
Have a happy new year 😎✊
That’s a great razor! You’re starting him out right!
Great video
Nice shave! 🎉sounds like a Nice dads night off you had there. Love that myself 🎉🎉happy new year🎉😂😊
cool set, top shave👍
Hello buddy great video i enjoy it very much i hope you have a great news eve tomorrow 2023 it’s good to you and your family. I look forward to another great year watching your videos.
Snoopy and the Red Barron...Snoopy's Christmas...The Royal Guardsman
Have you tried Hoffman's Soap? Little expensive but Merlin smells great.
I like history and it’s very cool
Hey I haven't seen a review for Hanni Saftey Razor if you don't mind could you review it please?
I know it's three month late but still happy new year! I mean Nowruz is around, so... ;)
This kit is in exceptional condition, far better than mine is. IMO, the kit to get would be the Army/Navy set which came in an embossed nickel plated clamshell case (with an Eagle and an Anchor), and had the 1920 revised head shape. It is a slightly milder and more forgiving razor. It is the same as the "Brownie", but this kit was sold in PX's to military personnel.
It is almost impossible to find an "old type" razor with an uncracked handle. Razor Emporium makes a solid brass handle that is very close to the original, just heavier.
Gillette made very fancy canvas covered officer's kits too, which included nickel plated tubes containing a brush and a shave stick, but these are a little bulky, IMO.
I just need the blade box!
@@SinatraLennon One will turn up at a reasonable price. Gillette made a bajillion of them. Patience, grasshopper.
SinatraLennon: instituting the shaving equivalent of the medieval first night
I almost mentioned that!
@@SinatraLennon well done on thinking of it. I thought that only my mind would go there, into that strange place🤭🤭🥴🥴
That's awesome
Enjoyed this video very much and ordered myself one I happened to find as my first d.e. silly choice? Should I be concerned about cleaning it beyond standard sterilization? It's not in as good condition as this one you've gotten for your son but I guess I'll see when it arrives. Cheers!
Just give it a good cleaning and shave away! Let me know how it goes b
Son's first was a Wilkinson Sword butterfly... Got him a Rockwell 6S with the plates for Xmas. Hmmm... I wonder where this inspiration came from, eh? 😉 TH-camrs talking sells things... I have to admit that I am quite jealou. You can truly see and feel the quality in the razor. I have not tried it. Oh, I forgot... Happy New Year!
Happy New Years! Was the razor rusty or water stained? What did you use to clean it? I have had no luck with scrubbing bubbles or vinegar and baking soda. It's a Black Beauty, A-1, 1980. The head, the doors, have water marks.☹️
It was as clean as you see here when I got it! I just scrubbed it with a toothbrush and some hand soap.
That is remarkable! 118 years old, clean as a whistle and shaves like a dream!
Nathaniel, the black beauty has an aluminum handle, otherwise I would suggest soaking it in warm water with Dawn detergent, and then running it through the dishwasher. I would not run an AL adjustable razor through the dishwasher. I would not use vinegar or baking soda on any razor. Vinegar can etch metal, and baking soda is an abrasive.
After the basic cleaning with warm soapy water and toothbrush, rinsing and drying, I would try a jewelers cloth (Razor Emporium sells them), or a mild polishing compound such as flitz or simichrome or Nevr Dull wadding. All of these materials are intended for polishing jewelry. The head of this razor is nickel plated brass. Do not use Brasso! It is far too abrasive... The wadding is a chemical approach. It works wonders, but it's smelly, and you will need to wash again after using it.
I don't know you very well but at first glance you seem like a cool dad.
You just might be right!
What was your sons reaction when you finally gave it to him?
Given your son seems interested in military and aircraft. If there’s ever any questions about the USAF send me a message and I can get you some information!
I’ll let him know! We came across three A-10 Warthogs on the tarmac in Kansas City and he flipped out!
I've got loads of hair I want to get rid of but she's still wearing it 🤣 . Be kool and keep laughing dood.
You probably already know that you can buy new reproduction handles for that razor on Razor Emporium.
Nice!!! I have a WW2 army issue Gillette tech with camouflage blades. The history is so cool!!
❤🎉
It's nice that your bringing your boy up old-school......more prob should.....kids these days less and less holding doors and pulling chairs....I'm starting to to ramble.....my apologies
Awesome Gillette Razor For Your Son 😊😶🌫️🪒😶🌫️😀
First 😀
That "Hold, please." sounded *very* familiar. You're not by chance also a fan of Let's Game It Out, are you?
And what an awesome first razor for your son! My first razor was a Bic disposable. 🫥 I've definitely moved on up since then.
Happy new year!
I’ve never heard of Let’s Game It Out! Do they say that in a similar way?
@SinatraLennon Let's Game It Out is a TH-cam channel where a guy named Josh plays video games kind of...wrong. But in like a good way? Just as a general example, he'll play a farming sim and discover some kind of exploit to generate extra cash or whatever, and then go TOTALLY overboard with it. When he does, he'll say something like "I think you can see where this is going. Hold, please." And then a card will flash on the screen that says something like "17 hours later" and he'll come back and show/describe how he's amassed this absurd amount of something in a thoroughly ridiculous way that's both hilarious and disturbing. It's gotten to the point where the devs of a game called Hydroneer have included him as a Wanted poster in the game for doing the things he does. Even if you're not all that into gaming, he's a ton of fun to watch.