That's exactly what I would have bought. Safe bets. All three. I love barbasol. It doesn't lube like soap. It's its own beast. I creates a lot of cushion. I never try to spot touch up with it, because it leaves almost no residual slickness. If I need a touch up, I reapply and go for a second pass. Great video, Dude.
The King C Gillette razor was a prize I won about two years ago and it quickly became one of my favourites. I find it really quite encouraging that you can walk into a random pharmacy and get yourself a safety razor. It must surely only be a matter of time before you can get all the basic supplies at your local spot. I just pray for the day that it happens over here in Thailand 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ah, Barbasol, was my go to shave cream in a can for many many years on and off. Started using it because Consumer Reports really liked it way way back in the day, and I found it better then all the other canned stuff. But then, I tried soaps, creams, bowls/mugs and brushes. Therefore, I moved on but if I had to use a can for shaving cream, Barbasol is it. Thanks, Matt another nice one!
Is the King C as good as my Ambassador or Fatboy?…..not even close!. Is the King C worth the asking price and superior to any cartridge system?….Absolutely!!! Great review Matt. Hopefully those thinking about converting to DE will consider the King C at an attractive entry price to test the waters!
The King C Gillette razor was the first DE razor I ever purchased and introduced me to wet shaving after 43 years of cartridge use. It worked well enough to send me down the rabbit hole of collecting vintage razors and blades and buying and trying a bunch of soaps and brushes. I only shaved twice with it though because I quickly switched to other razors. I DID, however, like it enough to give it to my eldest son as his entree into the wet shaving world.
I used barbisol most of my Life and disposable razors. I'm 63 now and use a Rockwell razor dove men's+3 soap a boar's hair brush and Gillette gel after shave. I'm a simple guy and proud of it😊😊
Great video, after nearly a fifty year hiatus from wet shaving (I am an old guy), I once again started wet shaving about a year and half ago. The KCG was my second razor, it was great experience. Since then, I have become an avid wet-shaving hobbyist and have acquired a large number of vintage Gillette razors. This grizzled and wrinkled old face will never again be touched by a cartridge. The Razor Emporium videos are both educational and entertaining. RE's tune-up and revamp service is second to none.
Not a bad shave! I love my King C, and it has a permanent spot in my rotation. Barbasol is my go-to travel cream. I usually keep one or two of those small travel sized cans in my Dopp kit. Soaps and brushes are almost nonexistent in American retail chains. I’d probably swap the Gillette gel for Aqua Velva… assuming Walgreens carries it. 👍🏼
I keep a can of Barbasol around for when I’m in a hurry or just not feeling the shave. You can make it 10 times better by using a good preshave (Proraso white for me) and applying the foam with a very wet hand. Good vid as always Matt!
Hello, great review. Used to shave with cartrige, about 3 mounths ago bought one of these. I liked the experience but after a month switched on the brand of blades, because would get a lot of irritated skin due to my beard being hard to cut. Now I am using the King C with BIC DE blades that at least to me seam much sharper with Proraso RED products and I am loving the experience, smooth cut on the first pass and second pass very good results.
hey matt great video, the king c Gillette was my first step into DE shaving but i got a cheap brush and wilkinson sword soap, i have never looked back since, i now own 3 merkur and an edwin jagger and 100's of blades a tower of ToBS sandal wood cream and a handful of brushes, i have set my heart on a rex Ambassador, love your work sir
@@RobertJohnson3344 i would love to try some other brands/fragrances ie bay rum but with 5 full tubs of tobs and 12 sticks of arko i feel v,happy ... for now 👍
I actually like the KCG razor. I prefer the Gillette Heritage razor but that would take the whole $40 budget (or more) and you won’t get that at Walgreens. As for the shave cream, I actually like Cremo. In a tube and no brush required. They have some great scents now days and they’re quite pleasant. Even more than that Gillette aftershave gel, I’d get Afta Aftershave gel. The green one, not blue. The one concession that I’d like to make to the challenge of using Walgreens or Big Box type products is to use a Feather blade with that razor. It is a mild razor and for me, pairing it with that aggressive blade works quite nicely.
I like how others speak so lowly of this new Gillette double edge release. Especially since some, myself included, are quite impressed with h it’s performance. Modesty speaking, my collection of razors is smaller, and my highest priced razor is the feather asd-1 . But I do own many Gillette superspeeds, a shock injector, and a GEM. This Gillette king C has quickly taken the number 1 standing on my list and look forward to mornings.
Matt great quick and easy access shave. I have not used can shaving cream in a long time but the barbasol does the job when needed and has a great scent. The gillette safety razor is very good for its price point and the bonus blades is a huge plus. Haven't tried the after shave gel but I trust your review. Thanks for the video
The KCG was my first DE razor and i like it. A few months later a bought the Heritage on Amazon and liked the 1930s vibe and gave the KCG to my son . He uses a 5-blade cart and at 18 still has qualms about DE shaving without help....
Never tried that razor, but I use Barbasol most of the time it always works well for me. I also shave with vintage razors. But if i need a quick shave I use a Gillette Mach 3.
I just remember my father using barbasol and thinking “omg that’s such an outdated shaving cream, why doesn’t he use shave gel?” 😂 little did I know that as an adult I would then appreciate that barbasol scent-I wet shave now, of course, but have yet to purchase a barbasol scent homage. Still very interesting to see “barbasol” on TH-cam after so many years have passed since I witnessed my father using it. I wish I could have appreciated then as I do now.
I never tried the King C Gillette yet. But my first de razor was the Van Der Hagan 85mm razor. I used it with Barbasol sensitive skin shaving cream which was my go to when I used cartilage razors. I used my Van Der Hagan the same way that I used my Gillette Fusion and I had a blood bath of a shave. I used entirely too much pressure! My chin and whole jaw line was covered in nicks and cuts. Took my two weeks to fully heal from that experience. But now when I used the Van Der Hagan razor as an experienced wet shaver I can say that it's one of the most mild feeling razors out there. Combined with an Astra or Gillette Platinum blade is shaves through anything pretty easily.
Your discussion & description of the tugging and the other included commentary is why I also do not like to use the Barbasol shaving foam from the aerosol can. There is a can in the bathroom cabinet right now, about 6 or 7 years old. What can be done with good effect is to add some Barbasol foam to a partially used bowl lather of a good shaving soap, and mix the foam in, using a brush; which I have tried recently with excellent results.
Not a bad shave! I like using Barbasol and a vintage gold Gillette Tech Razor (1940s). As a new DE saver, I have yet to experiment with aftershave, but I like the routine much more than using my old electric shaver.
Outside of a Merkur 34c, the first items I started my wet shaving journey with (from Walgreens!) was the Vanderhagan soap (not the luxury one) and a Vanderhagan boar bristle brush. Well, 15 years later and I eventually settled on GFT Almond creme, 1955 Gillete Flare Tip Regular, and any old Alcohol based aftershave (Love Captains Choice but too expensive, now using Gabel's Lime or Bay Rum). Barbasol I never liked - the cream always had a "dry" feeling to me with no lubrication or protection - when I used a cartridge (15 to 25) I used Gillette Foamy. If I am in a rush today and need to use my cart, I use Proraso canned Sensitive.
I've used Barbasol and new Gillette Blades but I haven't tried the new razor. I use an old 1960 $1.95 Gillette Adjustable razor and so far I haven't found anything else that comes close to the performance of it. I don't like Barbasol, but like you said it can work in a pinch. The blades aren't that great either, but they will do the job. Great job on showing the younger generation and some of us older generation that it isn't that expensive to get started in the wet shaving world. Thanks Matt!
Matt💈💈 Nice demo. I found the same thing at my Walgreen's also, a ton of beard products but pretty much nothing for wet shaving. The King C Gillette display has dwindled down to almost nothing here, shame. Too bad as I was hoping wet shaving would expand in the general retail market but it's not happening, maybe P&G, Harry's and Dollar Shave Club paid em' off. Thanks for the video though, well done. Enjoy!
I am a very simple and boring man...double edge razor blade, Barbasol Green or the Dollar Tree version, and either that Gillette blue aftershave gel (or the white lotion one that is getting harder to find) or Skin Bracer for aftershave. Cheap, easy, and nice! No surprises and very consistent!
Love this kind of videos. So you'll see what people can get in other parts of the world. Keep them coming 👍🏻 My first safety razor was the Wilkinson classic (plastic one). One shave and I was hooked. My first "real" one was the King C. With a real sharp blade it's a good choice for every day shaves. But I had to learn that my beard needs something much more efficient. And that's part of this enjoyable journey. Still learning shave by shave 🤓
In Germany you can get them literally everywhere for 3€. As a matter of fact they are not bad shavers at all. I've read that you can grind the edges a bit and they become smoother and more efficient. Didn't try it myself.
I have used the King C Gillette. I have not used the foam (gets the blades all dirty) nor aftershave in years. I prefer to use soap when shaving. In a pinch I would by the King C Gillette due to it's mild shave and if you're in a rush that is good. I would get some Dove soap and lather the best I could and use my cologne as the aftershave (one light squirt). Nice video Matt! Thanks again!
KCG was my second DE razor. i sometimes put the handle with my Henson AL13. and gave a KCG to my bro as an intro to DE shaving. i like the blades that came with it.
Barbasol has never worked for me personally. I use Edge gel (sensitive skin) With a Braun electric shaver these two combos seem to work the best! I do wanna try proraso white (sensitive skin) I hear lots of great things about it being for sensitive skin and I definitely have sensitive skin!
I enjoy the Gillette aftershave gel because it smells good, soothes my skin and the scent doesn't interfere with my balm or cologne. Of course, the King C razor is wonderful and Barbasol will get the job done.
Excellent content as always. I want to point out, shaving creams contain alcohol(propylene glycol) that is how they soften beard rapidly where as shaving soaps contain oils that condition the skin.
I like the Barbasol with vitamin E in the purple can. It has lanolin in it which is really nice. Good shave cream for under two bucks. I spray it into a bowl and apply it with a brush.
Don't forget to try the Dollar Tree! You can a complete DE shave for under $10!! Thanks for reviewing what you can purchase in a brick and mortar store!
Matt, adding water certainly helps the slickness of Barbasol. I have a can at home and occasionally use it if I’m in a hurry. Don’t have the KCG razor, but I do use either a BIC Sensitive or Metal disposables, especially when traveling.
I've used both the Barbasol and Gillette after shave. They both work well. I used canned shave cream and gels for most of my life. But now I use a good shave soap and brush. Only use the canned stuff in a pinch or if traveling. I use either my Mid 1900s Gillette adjustable DE or single edge Gillette. While traveling at times I use my travel Gillette with the super short handle. The travel one is very aggressive. They all do the trick. I like this buy in a pinch or cheap try-out series.
Just got myself a king c safety razer,jack the barber shaving cream and brush,and it’s a great shaving experience,at least compared to a cartridge,just goes to show that you don’t need fancy,I mean I’m sure more expensive stuff is a nicer shave,but for just $50 AUD it does the job more than adequately
Good ‘ol Barbasol 💈it always comes in handy in a pinch, not the best lubricant but if you’re in a hurry it’s ok. Love these vids Matt! it’s hard to believe 5-10 years ago you’d never find a metal safety razor in a common drugstore here in the States! 🪒
Van der Hagen premium gift set 17.99 , king c Gillette 17.99 and brut aftershave 2.49 here in Nebraska will say both of these items where on sale but I deffiently scored I guess not a lot of people use the wet shave products here. My friend group really just use what they have mostly Gillette mach3 and electric shavers … I use to use the harry blades but I got way to much ingrown hairs with those so I stopped. I’m loving the wet shave every morning it’s something I look forward too now.
I got into DE shaving to see what it's like after a lifetime of cartridge razors, with all of the irritation/ingrown whiskers/clogged head issues involved. I dont have much counterspace in the bathroom and am shauring this blueprint with my wife, so, after confirming that I'll want to get a better brush/bowl/stand setup for the TBoS shave creme I bought when o have more real estate, I'm back to. Barbasol. What can i day? Itt works.
The King C does a nice job for me but I use it with my regular, brush made lather. I haven't used Barbasol in years but I don't remember it being terrible.
For a quick shower shave I've found that Van der Hagen shave butter works as a preshave & works well enough with Gillette Foamy Sensitive shaving cream. Nivea has a decent aftershave balm as well.
The King C. Gillette safety razor is a decent little razor! Would still love to see you try the Gillette Pure cream for a supermarket shave. Thanks for the intel on the blades too. I used the ones in the package and found them to be very nice but they’re so expensive at the supermarket, good to know I can order the Platinums for far less and get the same shave.
I have used the King C Gillette and I think it shaves fine....is mild. I do use Barbasol when I need a quick shave. As for aftershave....I don't mind the Gillette gel.....but if Aqua Velva is available I would use that instead. I enjoy the videos....thanks!!
I wonder what a brush would do to the barbasol? Mix in some water? I've heard of people mixing barbasol in with their good shave soap in a bowl to make it pop faster
C+ is the best possible grade because it's above average. This is exactly what I would have gotten if I had gotten robbed and needed a quick and easy shaving setup out of town.
Haven't tried the King C Gillette, I'll have to pick it up and give it a go. Ive used the blades though and think there great. I didn't know they were rebranded platinums, ill have to stock up on some. Thanks for all the great info Matt
Good shave! I have not used can shave cream for a long time. My dad always used soap and a brush even though he used a cartridge razor. I started off with a cartridge razor because I didn’t know there were options. I’ve always used soap and a brush for lather just recently started using a DE safety razor. Man the time I’ve wasted on cartridge razors.
like so many in the discussions here my first DE razor is KCG with proraso red tube and proraso pre and post shave products, i experenced tugging with gillette free blades nd now looking to buy henson al 13 to get over the tugging experience
lol I have been using that same Barbasol for cartridge shaving for years because it was what my grandfather had, once he passed years ago I switched to it for the memories. I am in the DE rabbit hole after being tired of the cost of cartridges. Didn''t realize this world existed and I am 40yo. The KCG Razor was the gateway, on my second week and trying to upgrade the experience. Didn't like how slippery the Gillette Razor was so I picked up the Goodfellas Syntesi Velvet, still had tugging so maybe my inexperience. That said, I ordered up some proper shave soap, a t3 brush and an alum block for my next shave along with Astra and Personna blades. Figure it is a good investment, will save tons in the long run. Once I get dialed in and experienced, I may have to pick up one of these nice looking Razors from brands like Timeless, Rex or Blackland. So good looking.
Morning Matt. I have tried the King C Gillette razor right after they came out. I didn't care for the handle, so I switched to one of the Razor Emporium vintage looking handles. I agree that someone wanting to just start wet shaving can find this razor inexpensively at Walgreens for under $30 dollars. I shave with mine every now and again. Nice shave and a good example for newbies wanting to try wet shaving. Also, there are several good entry level razors available at Razor Emporium. Take care and be safe over this holiday weekend.
Hey Matt, this is totally random, but what watch were you wearing in this video? I’m a wrist watch nut, and I want to say it was a certain seiko, but I can’t tell?
Great video as always Matt, I have that razor and it’s a mild shaver, definitely good for travel or if you want to start out, I do like the blades and thank you for verifying what they are, I love Gillette platinums too, I used barbersol back in the day, of not anymore with the amount of great shave soaps we have today:) I would’ve picked Nivea for my aftershave balm.
I really am curious to try a classic like barbasol. I have never had a DE but I got a brush and believe it or not shaving gel is so much better with a brush. I know that probably sounds crazy. And I also tried the after shave you have there. Wasn’t a huge fan. It seemed a little aggressive for sensitive skin. I wanna try that DE specifically
I have used the King, those blades are really good. Barbasol is OK'ish when I need something quick, if you do not shake the can, the product comes out a bit runny: better than the foam. Finally that balm is OK.
I didn't know that about the blades, thanks for sharing that .👍I have the King C and use it regularly, especially for a quick before work shave. I have to watch the alignment on mine though as it can get a little crooked when tightening the head, and I can usually feel one side cutting more than the other. Just discovered today my local supermarket has the King C and it’s half price atm $15 AUD
I would go with the same setup but I used Barbasol back in the '90s when I first started shaving as a teen and it was my father's shaving cream since the '60s what I would do different is the Gillette cool water after shave.
I’ve just recently got into using DE razor’s instead of cartridge and I jumped on the King C Gillette when I saw it in my local Boots store for £20. It’s my first DE and the difference is night and day to the Wilkinson Sword Quattro Titanium I was using
A good video that might interest a cartridge shaver to try DE shaving without spending a lot. I have Barbasol in my shaving den. I use it when I'm in a hurry and want a decent shave without the cleanup. Barbasol works good enough for that.
excellent review and entry point into DE shaving, if you were to upgrade the experience would you go with a feather razor blade or a completely different razor altogether. I have stubborn stubble that is always visible even after a close shave. combined with sensitive skin its hard to get the baby bottom look, even if the close shave feel is there.
King C is my first DE razor and I have enjoyed it. I find that it works better with a feather blade. I plan on stopping by your store when I’m in PHX to check out other offerings. Dave- Augusta GA
curious. AS I used to use Barbasol before I got into wet shaving and I like the sent. What shave soaps "mimic" the scent? Would love to have that sent in a solid shave soap
I actually did buy the King C. Gillette razor from Walgreens a little over a year ago, but I don't really care for it, probably because of the handle. I used Barbasol for a number of years, but once you get use to a good bowl lather any shave cream just doesn't hack it. It's too bad Barbasol dropped their aftershave as it was great, and I still have one and a half bottles.
I would go with Nivea aftershave balm for men. I think it does a great job and it has a great fragrance. A little more expensive than the Gillette gel but a far better product I think.
As my first DE Safety razor, I am glad to know that there are very few others that compare with my new, King C. Gillette DE Safety Razor. I like the weight of it. You can make it more aggressive, by putting in a more aggressive blade like a Feather blade. K.C. Gillette & Gillette Platinum are good for me. It's more about learning HOW to shave with it and getting used to NOT using the cartridge system. I would have hunted for ANY shave soap puck & shave brush over that can of Barbasol, though. I want to try out that Gillette post shave gel. My next DE Razor investment is going to be a Parker 78R, or a Parker 111B, but with my King C. Gillette Razor, I'm in no hurry to do it.
been using the KCG as a daily driver for 2 years now, and love it. did anybody here tried if the rockwell base plates fit to the kcg top-cap/handle to have a bit more options in blade gap?
I keep a can of Barbasol around for a quick shave but I have to add a good amount of water to it or it just feels like a dry paste sitting on my face. I keep the King C. as part of my rotation and I have good memories of the Gillette gel so I think you did good!
I was actually JUST saying how the King C Gillette blades are probably the best traveling blade to pick up in the Walgreens in Colorado, New Jersey, or even the Apotheke in Berlin, Germany! Only problem flying standby with carry-on is no blades allowed in your shave kit! But this is the best blade available everywhere I've been in just a 5 or 10pk.🍻🪒👍🤓cheers & thx guys...fun series of interesting reviews!
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That's exactly what I would have bought. Safe bets. All three. I love barbasol. It doesn't lube like soap. It's its own beast. I creates a lot of cushion. I never try to spot touch up with it, because it leaves almost no residual slickness. If I need a touch up, I reapply and go for a second pass. Great video, Dude.
The King C Gillette razor was a prize I won about two years ago and it quickly became one of my favourites.
I find it really quite encouraging that you can walk into a random pharmacy and get yourself a safety razor. It must surely only be a matter of time before you can get all the basic supplies at your local spot.
I just pray for the day that it happens over here in Thailand 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I wish that hold true here in SA. Impossible to that kind of thing, regards dapper shaves
Ah, Barbasol, was my go to shave cream in a can for many many years on and off. Started using it because Consumer Reports really liked it way way back in the day, and I found it better then all the other canned stuff. But then, I tried soaps, creams, bowls/mugs and brushes. Therefore, I moved on but if I had to use a can for shaving cream, Barbasol is it. Thanks, Matt another nice one!
Incognito???? And you’re wearing a shirt that says Razor Emporium!!🤣🤣
Is the King C as good as my Ambassador or Fatboy?…..not even close!. Is the King C worth the asking price and superior to any cartridge system?….Absolutely!!! Great review Matt. Hopefully those thinking about converting to DE will consider the King C at an attractive entry price to test the waters!
The King C Gillette razor was the first DE razor I ever purchased and introduced me to wet shaving after 43 years of cartridge use. It worked well enough to send me down the rabbit hole of collecting vintage razors and blades and buying and trying a bunch of soaps and brushes. I only shaved twice with it though because I quickly switched to other razors. I DID, however, like it enough to give it to my eldest son as his entree into the wet shaving world.
the vintage razors just shave better, great to see you educating your cub, regards dapper shaves
I used barbisol most of my Life and disposable razors. I'm 63 now and use a Rockwell razor dove men's+3 soap a boar's hair brush and Gillette gel after shave. I'm a simple guy and proud of it😊😊
Great video, after nearly a fifty year hiatus from wet shaving (I am an old guy), I once again started wet shaving about a year and half ago. The KCG was my second razor, it was great experience. Since then, I have become an avid wet-shaving hobbyist and have acquired a large number of vintage Gillette razors. This grizzled and wrinkled old face will never again be touched by a cartridge. The Razor Emporium videos are both educational and entertaining. RE's tune-up and revamp service is second to none.
welcome back to the gentlemanly art of shaving, regards dapper shaves
Not a bad shave! I love my King C, and it has a permanent spot in my rotation. Barbasol is my go-to travel cream. I usually keep one or two of those small travel sized cans in my Dopp kit. Soaps and brushes are almost nonexistent in American retail chains. I’d probably swap the Gillette gel for Aqua Velva… assuming Walgreens carries it. 👍🏼
I gotta be honest, I love Barbasol. With the right preparation you can get a very nice shave. This video was fantastic, love the channel.
I keep a can of Barbasol around for when I’m in a hurry or just not feeling the shave.
You can make it 10 times better by using a good preshave (Proraso white for me) and applying the foam with a very wet hand.
Good vid as always Matt!
Hello, great review. Used to shave with cartrige, about 3 mounths ago bought one of these. I liked the experience but after a month switched on the brand of blades, because would get a lot of irritated skin due to my beard being hard to cut. Now I am using the King C with BIC DE blades that at least to me seam much sharper with Proraso RED products and I am loving the experience, smooth cut on the first pass and second pass very good results.
My grandfather had Barbasol and I think my dad still uses it. Not a product I'd prefer, but it works.
hey matt great video, the king c Gillette was my first step into DE shaving but i got a cheap brush and wilkinson sword soap, i have never looked back since, i now own 3 merkur and an edwin jagger and 100's of blades a tower of ToBS sandal wood cream and a handful of brushes, i have set my heart on a rex Ambassador, love your work sir
Tobs sandalwood is amazing.
@@RobertJohnson3344 i would love to try some other brands/fragrances ie bay rum but with 5 full tubs of tobs and 12 sticks of arko i feel v,happy ... for now 👍
I actually like the KCG razor. I prefer the Gillette Heritage razor but that would take the whole $40 budget (or more) and you won’t get that at Walgreens. As for the shave cream, I actually like Cremo. In a tube and no brush required. They have some great scents now days and they’re quite pleasant. Even more than that Gillette aftershave gel, I’d get Afta Aftershave gel. The green one, not blue. The one concession that I’d like to make to the challenge of using Walgreens or Big Box type products is to use a Feather blade with that razor. It is a mild razor and for me, pairing it with that aggressive blade works quite nicely.
I used Barbasol for decades. To me it is the best for what it is. I still use it every once in awhile.
I like how others speak so lowly of this new Gillette double edge release. Especially since some, myself included, are quite impressed with h it’s performance. Modesty speaking, my collection of razors is smaller, and my highest priced razor is the feather asd-1 . But I do own many Gillette superspeeds, a shock injector, and a GEM. This Gillette king C has quickly taken the number 1 standing on my list and look forward to mornings.
It's a damn fine razor buddy and that's a fact.
I just ordered the King C Gillette and some foamy shave cream to start at double edge shaving. Great video
Matt great quick and easy access shave. I have not used can shaving cream in a long time but the barbasol does the job when needed and has a great scent. The gillette safety razor is very good for its price point and the bonus blades is a huge plus. Haven't tried the after shave gel but I trust your review. Thanks for the video
The KCG was my first DE razor and i like it. A few months later a bought the Heritage on Amazon and liked the 1930s vibe and gave the KCG to my son . He uses a 5-blade cart and at 18 still has qualms about DE shaving without help....
Never tried that razor, but I use Barbasol most of the time it always works well for me. I also shave with vintage razors. But if i need a quick shave I use a Gillette Mach 3.
Before discovering shaving soaps, and Double Edge razors, I used Barbasol religiously.
This is a great series about shaving on a shoestring budget.
great video for budget capped folk, that said I would still get a good soap and cheap synthetic and drop the foam, regards dapper shaves
There's just something wrong about a "Gillette" DE safety razor made in Germany & China. Great "Pharmacy" shave, Matt!👊😎
I just remember my father using barbasol and thinking “omg that’s such an outdated shaving cream, why doesn’t he use shave gel?” 😂 little did I know that as an adult I would then appreciate that barbasol scent-I wet shave now, of course, but have yet to purchase a barbasol scent homage. Still very interesting to see “barbasol” on TH-cam after so many years have passed since I witnessed my father using it. I wish I could have appreciated then as I do now.
Nice to know that the KCG blades that come with the KCG Razor are the Gillette Platinum blades.
The king c Gillette was my first safety razor and still my absolute favorite especially with barbasol 1919 or just regular sensitive skin barbasol
I remember using Barbasol back in the day. Great video.
I never tried the King C Gillette yet. But my first de razor was the Van Der Hagan 85mm razor. I used it with Barbasol sensitive skin shaving cream which was my go to when I used cartilage razors.
I used my Van Der Hagan the same way that I used my Gillette Fusion and I had a blood bath of a shave. I used entirely too much pressure! My chin and whole jaw line was covered in nicks and cuts. Took my two weeks to fully heal from that experience. But now when I used the Van Der Hagan razor as an experienced wet shaver I can say that it's one of the most mild feeling razors out there. Combined with an Astra or Gillette Platinum blade is shaves through anything pretty easily.
new gillette is definitely not my 1st choice, vintage yes, regards dapper shaves
Your discussion & description of the tugging and the other included commentary is why I also do not like to use the Barbasol shaving foam from the aerosol can. There is a can in the bathroom cabinet right now, about 6 or 7 years old. What can be done with good effect is to add some Barbasol foam to a partially used bowl lather of a good shaving soap, and mix the foam in, using a brush; which I have tried recently with excellent results.
Not a bad shave! I like using Barbasol and a vintage gold Gillette Tech Razor (1940s). As a new DE saver, I have yet to experiment with aftershave, but I like the routine much more than using my old electric shaver.
vintage DE razor shave great, regards dapper shaves
Outside of a Merkur 34c, the first items I started my wet shaving journey with (from Walgreens!) was the Vanderhagan soap (not the luxury one) and a Vanderhagan boar bristle brush. Well, 15 years later and I eventually settled on GFT Almond creme, 1955 Gillete Flare Tip Regular, and any old Alcohol based aftershave (Love Captains Choice but too expensive, now using Gabel's Lime or Bay Rum). Barbasol I never liked - the cream always had a "dry" feeling to me with no lubrication or protection - when I used a cartridge (15 to 25) I used Gillette Foamy. If I am in a rush today and need to use my cart, I use Proraso canned Sensitive.
I've used Barbasol and new Gillette Blades but I haven't tried the new razor. I use an old 1960 $1.95 Gillette Adjustable razor and so far I haven't found anything else that comes close to the performance of it. I don't like Barbasol, but like you said it can work in a pinch. The blades aren't that great either, but they will do the job. Great job on showing the younger generation and some of us older generation that it isn't that expensive to get started in the wet shaving world. Thanks Matt!
1.95’s rock, you need nothing more IMO. regards dapper shaves
Matt💈💈 Nice demo. I found the same thing at my Walgreen's also, a ton of beard products but pretty much nothing for wet shaving. The King C Gillette display has dwindled down to almost nothing here, shame. Too bad as I was hoping wet shaving would expand in the general retail market but it's not happening, maybe P&G, Harry's and Dollar Shave Club paid em' off. Thanks for the video though, well done. Enjoy!
I am a very simple and boring man...double edge razor blade, Barbasol Green or the Dollar Tree version, and either that Gillette blue aftershave gel (or the white lotion one that is getting harder to find) or Skin Bracer for aftershave. Cheap, easy, and nice! No surprises and very consistent!
Love this kind of videos. So you'll see what people can get in other parts of the world. Keep them coming 👍🏻
My first safety razor was the Wilkinson classic (plastic one). One shave and I was hooked. My first "real" one was the King C. With a real sharp blade it's a good choice for every day shaves. But I had to learn that my beard needs something much more efficient. And that's part of this enjoyable journey.
Still learning shave by shave 🤓
i also have the wilkinson classic plastic in my collection, i use it as my travel razor as it only cost £5 with 5 blades 👍
In Germany you can get them literally everywhere for 3€. As a matter of fact they are not bad shavers at all. I've read that you can grind the edges a bit and they become smoother and more efficient. Didn't try it myself.
I use Gillette after shave gel and love it. One thing you never hear about is how fantastic and economical witch hazel is.
I have used the King C Gillette. I have not used the foam (gets the blades all dirty) nor aftershave in years. I prefer to use soap when shaving. In a pinch I would by the King C Gillette due to it's mild shave and if you're in a rush that is good. I would get some Dove soap and lather the best I could and use my cologne as the aftershave (one light squirt).
Nice video Matt! Thanks again!
The brush fixed itself. It’s looking fine now.
KCG was my second DE razor. i sometimes put the handle with my Henson AL13. and gave a KCG to my bro as an intro to DE shaving. i like the blades that came with it.
I've spent a little bit of money on other options, including the Twig...I keep coming back to King C. DE with Astra blade and Barbasol. It just works.
Barbasol has never worked for me personally. I use Edge gel (sensitive skin) With a Braun electric shaver these two combos seem to work the best!
I do wanna try proraso white (sensitive skin) I hear lots of great things about it being for sensitive skin and I definitely have sensitive skin!
I like the razor, and may try it. I have very sensitive skin, and I forgo aftershave for pure 100% witch hazel. It needs to be pure though no alcohol.
I enjoy the Gillette aftershave gel because it smells good, soothes my skin and the scent doesn't interfere with my balm or cologne. Of course, the King C razor is wonderful and Barbasol will get the job done.
I just shaved today with my Harry’s razor and was remembering my grandpa teaching me how to shave with a double wage safety razor
I am really enjoying this series! Keep up the great content!
Excellent content as always. I want to point out, shaving creams contain alcohol(propylene glycol) that is how they soften beard rapidly where as shaving soaps contain oils that condition the skin.
interesting feedback, did not know that. regards dapper shaves
I like the Barbasol with vitamin E in the purple can. It has lanolin in it which is really nice. Good shave cream for under two bucks. I spray it into a bowl and apply it with a brush.
Don't forget to try the Dollar Tree! You can a complete DE shave for under $10!! Thanks for reviewing what you can purchase in a brick and mortar store!
Matt, adding water certainly helps the slickness of Barbasol. I have a can at home and occasionally use it if I’m in a hurry.
Don’t have the KCG razor, but I do use either a BIC Sensitive or Metal disposables, especially when traveling.
water is the key for most soap/creams and will surely help the dreaded foam 🙈 regards dapper shaves
Thnx Matt, haven’t used mine yet purchased when available for a keep sake.
I've used both the Barbasol and Gillette after shave. They both work well. I used canned shave cream and gels for most of my life. But now I use a good shave soap and brush. Only use the canned stuff in a pinch or if traveling. I use either my Mid 1900s Gillette adjustable DE or single edge Gillette. While traveling at times I use my travel Gillette with the super short handle. The travel one is very aggressive. They all do the trick. I like this buy in a pinch or cheap try-out series.
I’ve done porasso pre shave and shave soap and shave cream made a super lather helped with the one pass less irritation
Just got myself a king c safety razer,jack the barber shaving cream and brush,and it’s a great shaving experience,at least compared to a cartridge,just goes to show that you don’t need fancy,I mean I’m sure more expensive stuff is a nicer shave,but for just $50 AUD it does the job more than adequately
I would have picked up the Nivea Men sensitive shave cream tube, but then you would have needed a brush as well. Love this stuff.
Good ‘ol Barbasol 💈it always comes in handy in a pinch, not the best lubricant but if you’re in a hurry it’s ok. Love these vids Matt! it’s hard to believe 5-10 years ago you’d never find a metal safety razor in a common drugstore here in the States! 🪒
I safety razor shave with Barbasol every day. It works great.
Van der Hagen premium gift set 17.99 , king c Gillette 17.99 and brut aftershave 2.49 here in Nebraska will say both of these items where on sale but I deffiently scored I guess not a lot of people use the wet shave products here. My friend group really just use what they have mostly Gillette mach3 and electric shavers … I use to use the harry blades but I got way to much ingrown hairs with those so I stopped. I’m loving the wet shave every morning it’s something I look forward too now.
I got into DE shaving to see what it's like after a lifetime of cartridge razors, with all of the irritation/ingrown whiskers/clogged head issues involved. I dont have much counterspace in the bathroom and am shauring this blueprint with my wife, so, after confirming that I'll want to get a better brush/bowl/stand setup for the TBoS shave creme I bought when o have more real estate, I'm back to. Barbasol. What can i day? Itt works.
Great shave Matt, keep those videos coming
The King C does a nice job for me but I use it with my regular, brush made lather. I haven't used Barbasol in years but I don't remember it being terrible.
For a quick shower shave I've found that Van der Hagen shave butter works as a preshave & works well enough with Gillette Foamy Sensitive shaving cream. Nivea has a decent aftershave balm as well.
The King C. Gillette safety razor is a decent little razor! Would still love to see you try the Gillette Pure cream for a supermarket shave.
Thanks for the intel on the blades too. I used the ones in the package and found them to be very nice but they’re so expensive at the supermarket, good to know I can order the Platinums for far less and get the same shave.
I have used the King C Gillette and I think it shaves fine....is mild. I do use Barbasol when I need a quick shave. As for aftershave....I don't mind the Gillette gel.....but if Aqua Velva is available I would use that instead.
I enjoy the videos....thanks!!
I wonder what a brush would do to the barbasol? Mix in some water? I've heard of people mixing barbasol in with their good shave soap in a bowl to make it pop faster
C+ is the best possible grade because it's above average.
This is exactly what I would have gotten if I had gotten robbed and needed a quick and easy shaving setup out of town.
Haven't tried the King C Gillette, I'll have to pick it up and give it a go. Ive used the blades though and think there great. I didn't know they were rebranded platinums, ill have to stock up on some. Thanks for all the great info Matt
I used to use Barbasol, wondering if they are working on a safety razor.
I have only used the aftershave gel, tge gillette razor would be interesting though
Good shave! I have not used can shave cream for a long time. My dad always used soap and a brush even though he used a cartridge razor. I started off with a cartridge razor because I didn’t know there were options. I’ve always used soap and a brush for lather just recently started using a DE safety razor. Man the time I’ve wasted on cartridge razors.
like so many in the discussions here my first DE razor is KCG with proraso red tube and proraso pre and post shave products, i experenced tugging with gillette free blades nd now looking to buy henson al 13 to get over the tugging experience
lol I have been using that same Barbasol for cartridge shaving for years because it was what my grandfather had, once he passed years ago I switched to it for the memories. I am in the DE rabbit hole after being tired of the cost of cartridges. Didn''t realize this world existed and I am 40yo. The KCG Razor was the gateway, on my second week and trying to upgrade the experience. Didn't like how slippery the Gillette Razor was so I picked up the Goodfellas Syntesi Velvet, still had tugging so maybe my inexperience.
That said, I ordered up some proper shave soap, a t3 brush and an alum block for my next shave along with Astra and Personna blades. Figure it is a good investment, will save tons in the long run. Once I get dialed in and experienced, I may have to pick up one of these nice looking Razors from brands like Timeless, Rex or Blackland. So good looking.
Morning Matt. I have tried the King C Gillette razor right after they came out. I didn't care for the handle, so I switched to one of the Razor Emporium vintage looking handles. I agree that someone wanting to just start wet shaving can find this razor inexpensively at Walgreens for under $30 dollars. I shave with mine every now and again.
Nice shave and a good example for newbies wanting to try wet shaving. Also, there are several good entry level razors available at Razor Emporium.
Take care and be safe over this holiday weekend.
Thx John!
I would have used Gillette shaving gel. You can add water to it before you lather it up to get the consistency right.
Hey Matt, this is totally random, but what watch were you wearing in this video? I’m a wrist watch nut, and I want to say it was a certain seiko, but I can’t tell?
Yes Seiko.
Great video as always Matt, I have that razor and it’s a mild shaver, definitely good for travel or if you want to start out, I do like the blades and thank you for verifying what they are, I love Gillette platinums too, I used barbersol back in the day, of not anymore with the amount of great shave soaps we have today:) I would’ve picked Nivea for my aftershave balm.
I think the new razor is a step backwards compare to vintage gillette’s, regards dapper shaves
@@dappershaves I agree, nothing is like the vintage Gillette’s.
I really am curious to try a classic like barbasol. I have never had a DE but I got a brush and believe it or not shaving gel is so much better with a brush. I know that probably sounds crazy. And I also tried the after shave you have there. Wasn’t a huge fan. It seemed a little aggressive for sensitive skin. I wanna try that DE specifically
I have used the King, those blades are really good. Barbasol is OK'ish when I need something quick, if you do not shake the can, the product comes out a bit runny: better than the foam. Finally that balm is OK.
I bought the razor and really like the blades. What blades did you say were the same kind without the markup?
Gillette platinum
One thing that lather is good for is cleaning grease off a glass top stove.
I didn't know that about the blades, thanks for sharing that .👍I have the King C and use it regularly, especially for a quick before work shave. I have to watch the alignment on mine though as it can get a little crooked when tightening the head, and I can usually feel one side cutting more than the other.
Just discovered today my local supermarket has the King C and it’s half price atm $15 AUD
good practise to check blade alignment everytime, regards dapper shaves
Nice! I may have to go get that Busch Beer soap. Lolll.
Has does this compare to the Fat Handle tech? I used to use that all the time until I found the great Slim Adjustable level 5 and 4, thanks to you.
Far handle tech is a far superior razor.
I would go with the same setup but I used Barbasol back in the '90s when I first started shaving as a teen and it was my father's shaving cream since the '60s what I would do different is the Gillette cool water after shave.
I’ve just recently got into using DE razor’s instead of cartridge and I jumped on the King C Gillette when I saw it in my local Boots store for £20. It’s my first DE and the difference is night and day to the Wilkinson Sword Quattro Titanium I was using
A good video that might interest a cartridge shaver to try DE shaving without spending a lot. I have Barbasol in my shaving den. I use it when I'm in a hurry and want a decent shave without the cleanup. Barbasol works good enough for that.
excellent review and entry point into DE shaving, if you were to upgrade the experience would you go with a feather razor blade or a completely different razor altogether. I have stubborn stubble that is always visible even after a close shave. combined with sensitive skin its hard to get the baby bottom look, even if the close shave feel is there.
King C is my first DE razor and I have enjoyed it. I find that it works better with a feather blade. I plan on stopping by your store when I’m in PHX to check out other offerings.
Dave- Augusta GA
KCG is on the milder side so keen blade will help, regards dapper shaves
Howdy Matt! Nice experiment. I don’t own a KCG Razor, but anything that gets newbs into the community, more power to it. 👊🏼🤠
true words brother, regards dapper shaves
curious. AS I used to use Barbasol before I got into wet shaving and I like the sent. What shave soaps "mimic" the scent? Would love to have that sent in a solid shave soap
www.razoremporium.com/paa-cad-classic-barbershop-shaving-soap-4oz/
I actually did buy the King C. Gillette razor from Walgreens a little over a year ago, but I don't really care for it, probably because of the handle. I used Barbasol for a number of years, but once you get use to a good bowl lather any shave cream just doesn't hack it. It's too bad Barbasol dropped their aftershave as it was great, and I still have one and a half bottles.
I would go with Nivea aftershave balm for men. I think it does a great job and it has a great fragrance. A little more expensive than the Gillette gel but a far better product I think.
I always find it hard to find products for shaving that I don’t already have however not a bad place to start
I have and occasionally use the KC Gillette razor. I like the razor.
As my first DE Safety razor, I am glad to know that there are very few others that compare with my new, King C. Gillette DE Safety Razor. I like the weight of it. You can make it more aggressive, by putting in a more aggressive blade like a Feather blade. K.C. Gillette & Gillette Platinum are good for me. It's more about learning HOW to shave with it and getting used to NOT using the cartridge system. I would have hunted for ANY shave soap puck & shave brush over that can of Barbasol, though. I want to try out that Gillette post shave gel. My next DE Razor investment is going to be a Parker 78R, or a Parker 111B, but with my King C. Gillette Razor, I'm in no hurry to do it.
been using the KCG as a daily driver for 2 years now, and love it. did anybody here tried if the rockwell base plates fit to the kcg top-cap/handle to have a bit more options in blade gap?
Used to use the Proraso can of foam.. Actually did pretty well.
I haven't got the razor, but use the blades in my Feather AS-D2 or Rockwell Model T and get a decent shave with them.
I used Gillette gel back before wet shaving. Now, the world is my oyester!
I keep a can of Barbasol around for a quick shave but I have to add a good amount of water to it or it just feels like a dry paste sitting on my face. I keep the King C. as part of my rotation and I have good memories of the Gillette gel so I think you did good!
great advise mate, regards dapper shaves
I was actually JUST saying how the King C Gillette blades are probably the best traveling blade to pick up in the Walgreens in Colorado, New Jersey, or even the Apotheke in Berlin, Germany! Only problem flying standby with carry-on is no blades allowed in your shave kit! But this is the best blade available everywhere I've been in just a 5 or 10pk.🍻🪒👍🤓cheers & thx guys...fun series of interesting reviews!