Gillette Razors - The First 25 Years Highlights
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- The first in a series of videos exploring the history of Gillette Razors. Not comprehensive...just what I have in my collection and the highlights of the progression over the decades of Gillette razors.
I shave with an antique Gillette (1905). Somehow it's amazing that 113 years later, I can still buy the blades. And it still shaves perfectly.
MrPleers I have a 49’ SuperSpeed and a 64’Slim Adjustable
Sir it's amazing that you are using such a old model razor and blade too. Do you know about one side opened razor with a blade called Violet it's also one side sharpened. please inform me sir
You ARE the Mad Scientist! Last year I bought a vintage Gillette open comb, single ring wi!th the sharp pointed teeth. I was excited to try it, but had to put it away after the first week because of the lack of energy due to blood loss. Although I covered my eyes, I peeked through my fingers to watch as you casually picked up the old razor and zip - zop, first pass clean as a whistle. Then you did it TWICE more! This morning I stood looking at mine and cranked up my courage to try it again. Although being very slow, cautious and watching the attack angle, I ended up with numerous nicks, especially in the chin area where curves are numerous. I think it's going to end up in the drawer. I've been shaving for over 50 years and tomorrow I'm going back to an old Super Speed. Thank you for the history and proving a clean shave with the early Gillettes can be done!
John , I learn so much from YOU, keep it up.
This is the sort of documentary that I like to watch multiple times for the nuances. Well Done!
lol this is so funny dude, but I so agree!
Champion! It'll be exciting to follow this series. Have a nice day
My grandfather shaved with a gillette old type with the ball end handle. He had ground the teeth off the guard, they call it a DEvette nowa days, i remember he sometimes wouldn't shave for a couple of months, then break that bad boy out and take the whole beard down in one pass. I still have it and use it from time to time but I still haven't gotten the hang of shaving against the grain with it so I use it on my first pass and then clean up with the mach 3. Great video by the way, very informative.
"Give away the razor and sell the blades" This motto lives in many marketing products today.
Awesome shave, and great history John. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Great video John! Looking forward to the others!
I love razor history and Gillette was a key players in that history. Modern shaving really started with Gillette as the invention of a successful safety razor that changed it all. Gillette combined successful marketing with quality products to make their niche. They gained an admirable repuation
Thank you for sharing this very informative video on the history of Gillette razors from the early years.
I have an antique Gillette Bostonian razor that I really enjoy shaving with.
Very well done, John! I look forward to your next video in this series.
Lots of great history you shared John, in your many videos! I enjoy your video content. Hope all is well! Any future videos in the works? I know you haven’t posted for a few years but your videos are addictive & great for any wet-shaver to watch! Take Care Brother!😎👍
Did you ever hear anything from or about John. His videos found their way to me about a month ago, and I noticed he hasn’t posted any in a while
@@klav5930 haven’t heard from him. I heard from some of the shave forums that he is still around but just not making videos right now. I hope he decides to come back & upload some future videos because he really is a great source of wet shaving information!
Great video! Very interesting and informative look into the history of Gillette and the history of the safety razor. I can't wait to watch the following episodes of this history series.
Regards,
Patrick, Switzerland
Love your videos. Very informative and accurate.
Very informative, can't wait for the my favorite, the Aristocrat. Nice to see you back.
Great videos! Can't wait for more Gillette history. One tip tho, put your hand behind the razor to help the camera focus better when you are trying to show smaller details.
Excellent history John and excellent shave.💈💈💈💈 looking forward to more videos take care.
Great Video, John! Really enjoyed it! What a pity, market imperatives have killed the mass produced Gillette DE . Still, the renaissance is out there with well crafted alternatives that shave as well as the classic Gillettes and creates opportunities for small business guys to "get a shot at the brass ring" and make a living. Add these to offerings from still established manufacturers and cheaper alternatives out of Asia and you have a pretty good choice or equipment and software out there now. It's a great time to be a wet shaver.
surprised there's no mention of the abc pocket editions, contracted by gillette. i know those were made during that same early timeframe, too
the abc pocket edition is one of my absolute favorite razors. i use mine often
Good morning John! Thank you for another quality video. The history of Gillette is interesting and your style is super informative. Those older Gillette razors shave nice with a modern carbon or stainless blade, but I wonder what the experience was like with the original 3 hole blades? I shaved with a carbon blade the other day, a 1961 Gillette thin blade, and it was far harsh and it tugged. I did try a 1958 Gillette Super Blue blade as well. The Blue blade delivered a nicer shave. Thank you again John.
Very cool history. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Great video, thank you, I have the old with the ball end and also the new RFB with the hollow handle, which I find it shaves better than the old.
Mr .Jhon thanks for information with practical razor ,but you didn't talk about blade.Do you have idea about one side edged bluish colourd blade ?? by name "VIOLET." Plesae tell us where it's available. I have its razor ,one side opened.
Very informative video.
The German razor you have mentioned its Hoffritz/Merkur which is copy of Gillette New type but the Merkur much smoother shaver than Gillette.
Regards
Great video. I love the old Gillettes. I haven't been able to pick out a clear winner as yet.
That's easy...1940's Aristocrat.
I also vote for the 1940's Aristocrat. I have one with 24K gold from Razor Emporium. Nice smooth head and shave.
Great video it's interesting learning on the history of this hobbie looking forward to the next installment
Very interesting video... As always
I would like to shave with you on camera. Let me know if you would like to make a video. I have a large collection and can bring what ever we choose. John O'Hara, Shawnee, Kansas