Here you are again Peter. Just tried to drown the damn Kaizen. Failed again... Next time I will dip the brush into a swimming pool just in case. NO other soap base comes close to this one, I have to tell.
I was at my local Walgreen's yesterday and the KCG razor was sold out. They had a large display to include this razor, blades and beard/mustache trimmer..
Recently posted on the unboxing video that I was looking forward to your review of the razor, and here it is! Love the tribute to B.B. King! Excellent, as always, Kevy!
Just did my inaugural shave with the razor and blades this morning, after grabbing the last one and transparent cream yesterday. I like it about 1/2 a tad better than my Gillette Heritage. Very impressed with it so far, just as I am with not having a drop or slip due to the partial knurling.
Watched the previous video of the unboxing. Hoping to see you shave with it. Wow what a lather. Beautiful AP brush. Did a fine job. Word will travel fast this razor will sell. The name alone does most of the advertising. People of your reputation is all the endorsement they need, you sold me. Thanks, get some rest. Enjoy tomorrow.
Good evening Kevy! We shared a similar experience with this King C Gillette shaving gear. I got a close and comfortable shave with zero blood or blemishes. I did use D.R Harris Arlington soap. 11 hours and still smooth cheeks and chin. Take care.
@@kevyshaves4109 It felt the first bit of whiskers around 18 hours after the shave. The razor and blade performed above my expectations and deliver a great result. Well worth the $30 I spent.
It's great seeing the APShaveCo cashmere in action, Kevy. I've got the 30 mm version and it's far and away my favorite synthetic. It even rivals my favorite naturals. It's great for face lathering with those dense, soft fibers, and it loads and releases enough suds for 5 passes. Enjoy yours! On the lockdown, New York State is handling things about as sensibly as anywhere in the US. We're around the size of the UK, and there are vast differences within the state. New York City and its surrounding counties will remain unchanged for the time being, but on Friday a phased reopening begins in five upstate regions, with monitoring to see how it affects the infection rate. Thanks for asking. I hope Dundee is handling things this sensibly. Cheers, friend.
Hey Warren. Im really impressed with the AP shave co brushes and knots. The cashmere is excellent, and super soft. Every country will handle lockdown in their own way I guess and as its all new, its inevitable that some mistakes will be made. Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
Yes, and there will also be success stories to learn form. For instance, there is one US state that's actually ready to reopen under official federal guidelines, and that is North Dakota, shown in green on this map: www.covidexitstrategy.org This will surprise most Americans, never mind the rest of the world. There's a lot to learn from that case, too.
Great video Kevy. Could you consider a comparative shave using both K.C. Gillette and the new Wilkinson Sword butterfly razor? Curious to hear how your evaluation.
Another great video. Thanks Kevy. I picked up the Gillette razor on Thursday but haven’t shaved since I got it. Hopefully, I’ll shave with it today and not only the face, but the bald patch as well. The display in the store was a cardboard display sitting on the shelf with the same color scheme as the razor and blade boxes. Only Gillette products were within that display. They had this razor, blades and then their cartridge razors and cartridges. It took up about three feet on the shelf. So, see you on the next shave.
Great shave. When I have a chance, I’ll try to find and get the razor from a local Walgreens location in my area that has one. I hope it’s any good for me
Cross threaded my brave heart last night so I ordered one of these from Amazon £11 with 5 blades is a steal , I’ve also ordered the Henson which is in post but won’t arrive untill late next week
To answer your question, Kevy, the new Gillette razor has its own little section within the razor area. There are many other appurtenances associated with the razor release, such as a beard oil, beard balm, clear shaving gel, and, of course, replacement blades. All of these items bear the King C. Gillette name and packaging. In addition, there is also a King C. Gillette multi-blade cartridge razor as well as an electric trimmer. The line goes well beyond just the DE razor and blades.
Nice shave! I just had my first shave with the new razor also. I used a Spoiler blade and got a great shave with it. It’s great to see others who appreciate the blues and I agree B.B. King is the king.
Great shave Kevy. I picked mine up yesterday from my local Walgreens got a great deal five finger discount. I walked in wearing sunglasses and my government enforced face mask. I grabbed the razor got lucky an elderly woman was walking by with no face mask. I yelled out "She's not wearing a mask and not social distancing". That's when two employees came by along with security and tackled her down to the ground. That's when I took my chance dipped into the candy section opened up the box grabbed the razor and put it into my pocket. I'm so happy I hope Gillette makes more razors available at brick and mortar stores. Imagine the money we can save on RAD.
Hi Kevy- Great shave and razor/blade review; thank you! I passed on the razor, but picked-up a few packs of the blades to try, but had to order them on-line from Walgreens. Will see how they work in the Heritage. Enjoy the weekend ahead; be safe and be well! Best regards, as always!
I got mine yesterday from Walgreens and the shaving was very smooth , I hope Gillette company will give the option to people who use DE safety razor and to buy other models. Thanks for the video and be safe.
I love AP brushes great value, all produce great lathers, much underrated and great prices, cool BB King CD, I like the connection with King Gillette good work my good man.
Nice one Ernie, what a fine fella. Into the unknown with all new products. Beautiful brush for sure, real eye catcher. Just shows how popular A&E soaps are totally cleaned out on slick boys. Interesting entry from Gillette
I suspect that these blades are either Astra's or Ruby's. Both have a platinum coating and the serial numbering as these KCG blades do. Gillette Platinums do too, but they have a virtually unmarred surface (no horizontal lines). Then again, the heritage shipped with Gillette Platinum blades, so maybe these are the same blades in a fancy pants tuck. Is the head of this razor really different than on the heritage? You used a Spoiler blade on that. Doesn't the Spoiler make any razor shave like butter? The difference in aggression might be down to the blade? Nice review, as always. Thanks.
Just went to pick one up so I can review it too. I can tell you that it was on an end cap on its own with all of the Gillette C. King products. It was very well done and looked really nice. I am excited to try it out soon and give my thoughts as well! Great vid, as always!
Gillette is definitely getting warmed up in the DE razor market. Looking forward to adding this razor to my collection and can't wait to try these blades.
My buddy Jay lives just behind his daughter and has heard him play his guitar from his home, prior to his passing RIP BB I’m also a music lover and bassist love Arianna and Evans thanks for the Ap shave brush review.
Great shave. Thanks for the review. Hopefully, this razor will be available soon in Europe. IMHO, I think this head is from an Haward razor : a clone of the Mühle R89 available on AliExpress. But, it's a tad more aggressive & heavier. It has also less blade overhang.
What a beast of a lather mate! Not a fan of gold but that's a lovely brush for sure! Like the signature on the bottom! Very classy! Scent of the soap sounds amazing too!
I think there are enough of us nostalgic (read: “older”) fella’s waiting around for our chance to buy a new Gillette razor that they will have to keep making those razors for awhile. They still haven’t made it to my part of the States but I’ll surely check it out. I heard someone else say that they thought that Sauvage reminded them of the scent of veterinary bug spray. I am glad to get a second opinion. Great video. Keep your head down and stay safe.
Bought one this morning in Morrisons Gibraltar, you are right it is a nice shave. £13 in a nice box included are Five blades. Wanted your opinion on the comparison to what number on the Rockwell 1 to 6 you think it is Kevvy.
Sweet shave Kevy! I agree that is a good thing. Rebranded or not. Getting more people into the hobby is always good. I’ll go buy Walgreens after work n see if its there
Not too fused about having a "Gillette" named razor in my collection, especially when they are not actually made by Gillette. However, that A&E soap made a lovely lather with that cashmere AP brush.
Would like to see a comparison to the head of the Merkur, to judge whether, being both made in Germany, they are similar or possibly identical in design.
Hi Kevy, I received this Gillette yesterday. I have gathered that the blades with it are pretty good. Have you used them in any other Razors and if so how have you found them? Cheers, Dave.
I live within walking distance of three Walgreens and none of them carry this razor. Bummer. Probably a staggered rollout for now. I also own that very same brush and it's a damn pleasure to use. Ultra soft knot.
Loved the review, just got my KCG a month ago and had the smoothest shave ever. Did not feel like I could nic myself if I tried. What is the reason for the washer on your razor? Worth buying?
Our department stores start opening tomorrow. I'm all jazzed up about my new razor coming tomorrow. When you achieve BBS how long does it last? With me it seems to last less than a day. I do like the gold flakes in that brush handle.
Good video, but I don't understand why Gillette have to rebrand a clone of some Muhle or EJ razor when there are many clones of Gillette razor to rebrand, also the New Wilkinson classic is a Gillette clone...however it is always a pleasure to watch your videos.
I bought the New Wilkinson classic and the two times I've used it, it sliced me up really badly!! Just can't get on with it. Just getting into different de razors after 30 odd years using a de razor because I had to shave. It is now an interest of mine along with all the different soaps and brushes. I think this razor will be fine for people who just want a shave because they have to rather than a person who takes an interest and collects. Dave.
Great video as always lovely looking brush and the info on razor and how it shaves first class Just side note Kevy I agree the new top and base plate for R96 much smoother
I definitely like this King C. Gillette compared to the Heritage.The efficiency is well suited for heavier beards, and the blade exposure is of a much more proper geometry. The elder base A&E soap still reigns supreme in my estimation; when compared to the new formulation. The blade? I can't give an honest critique without witnessing it perform in the Rocca, The Home Like Start, Rockwell 6S, or the CX-316L. I then can say nay, or go and order some tucks, or a deck of 100. That being said, it did perform nicely during today's session. My lock-down has been eased somewhat by the Texas state governor. I nevertheless stay at home as much as possible. I hadn't realized that five years have passed since Riley B. King's death. Even with this modern-day plague upon us, time seems to be blowing past like the winds of a great tempest. I see by you subscriber odometer that you're less than forty away from ten-thousand! Quite a milestone to say the least. Please extend my warmest greetings to your Mrs, and the ever rambunctious, but loving, Riley. Cheers!
Cheers Alex. Time passes so quickly as we grow older but the Blues will live on forever. I prefer the Heritage over this offering from Gillette. I'm not a big fan of the handle but that's an easy fix. The blade felt nice and I'm looking forward to trying it out in different razors. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Kevy, great review. But I have to disagree with you. I think the King C Gillette razor shaves much better than the Heritage. It's all in the weight of that handle. That's why its a more aggressive but very smooth shave. This is now my daily driver over my DE89 and Slim Adjustable.
Hey Kevy, I notice in a lot of your videos you brush the heck out of your "right side" over the left side of your face. Its like 3-1, is this on purpose? or is just cause your right handed. Cheers
Ha ha! I notice I do that too! I think it is because I'm right handed. Ok, you've now set me a challenge to try and lather the left side of my face first. Let's see if I remember 😀👍
Great shave Kevy. I did see on an Instagram post (presumably clipped from the Gillette website) that this razor will be on offer in the UK for £20. At that price I may be tempted but it does seem a little bit uninspiring from Gillette, as essentially it's a clone of a razor already on the market. All the best from across the Tay! 👍👍👍👍💈
I have only used this razor for a couple of shaves and I really don't like it. Mainly for the handle and weight balance. I think the head is fine but the balance, 70g for the handle and about 32g for the head, makes it feel very unbalanced for me. I also don't like the knurling only being on the top half of the handle makes it so I have to choke up on the handle a lot. I think you can get a lot of better razors for the same or less money than this one. I have watched a couple of reviews and it feels like people want to give it more if a chance since it is a big name company bringing back DE shaving to the masses. That is all well and good but I don't think this is the razor that is going to do it. Thanks for the review and the intro to a new shave soap, and brush. That was some impressive lather. Have a good day.
Great stuff Kevy (as usual)! If I'm picking up your "vibes" correctly, like myself, you too seem to be more favourably inclined towards the more strongly scented shaving screams/soaps/croaps. Should this indeed be the case, allow me to flag at you the "Extrò Cosmesi" products offering. It is an artisanal set up, based in Turin, Italy whose founder (Mr Donato) is obsessed with natural scent mixes and short, natural ingredients' lists. The brand has been having an explosive success both at local and international level (amongst others, Executive Shaving already lists some products) on both sides of the ocean. I do hope you find the opportunity of trying out one of Extrò's shaving creams and look forward to your comments. Btw, the range also covers matching ASs/EDTs and Balms.
Hi Kev, Walgreens own Boots as part of the Walgreens Boots Alliance - if the KCG stuff sells well there, expect here before too long! Great great videos!
Sorry for two comments. I forgot to mention that a few years ago we were in a BBQ joint in Memphis that BB King owned or partly owned. I got to see Lucille up close and personal behind a glass cube.
HEYO HEYO KEVY !! Definitely soft very soft, so you can see in camera the angle of attack of this safety razor closely resembles the safety razor of Merkur, I don't know buddy but the logo did not convince me, even so classic design, excellent grip that provides the handle, I don't know what else to say you know I'm not a fan of close comb LOL 😂 CHEERS ⚔️💯👍🏻⚔️
You'll like that Pure cream. Cheap, clean and good. Razor looks okay. Love BB, but Albert is my man! Freddie ain't bad either. The 3 kings of the blues. I knew there was a reason I liked you😉 Nothing hits me like the blues.
Hi Kevy, Nice shave again. How do you compare this new Gillette razor made in China with a real vintage Gillette razor made in USA? Or maybe you can never compare them, it is like heaven and hell? But anyway, if I find the razor here in Finland, I will buy it to my collection. Stay safe and Take care. Cheers
When is a Gillette razor not a Gillette razor? This seems to be the common thread since the Heritage was released...It seems that until '100% Made in the USA' appears all over them, it's going to be a case of, if parts are made anywhere else, it's just Gillette stamped on the box/razor.
When is a Gillette blade not a Gillette blade? Wilkinson Sword Saloon packs from India carry the Wilkinson trademark, but they are made by Gillette. In this corporate international world, parts are made everywhere. We’re probably never going to see a totally made in America Gillette razor.
mAy & E! Great shave Kevy! I did not know that Monte Carlo was the sauvage inspired soap. I have the PAA Black label, which is also inspired by Sauvage. Since BeckFlo (my better half) loves sauvage, so if she likes it, I could justify the purchase. have a great week./
Hi Kevy. I guess for me if parts of the razor are made in other countries and it keeps the price fare and not inflated its ok with me. Gillette designed it and put their name on it so to me its a Gillette razor. Most guys seem to like the way it shaves so.....Thanks for the video.👍😊
I’m with you Brian. They chose something that was already successful and put their mark on it. It’s still a decent razor for a reasonable retail price. I’ll get one just for the name. That’s a name everyone knows that will probably encourage more guys to try out wetshaving. And that’s good for all of us. I’m going to try those blades but, unless they are really special, Gillette is going to have to bring that price down by about half if they want me to continue buying them. When Feathers can be had for about $0.25 and others for as little as $0.05... $0.60 is just too steep a price for me. Probably doesn’t seem too bad if you have been paying Gillette $4-$5 per cartridge.
Hi Kevy. I AM from Portugal. Who are from London , United Kingdom? If you are .Please Let me know, when on Sales in This country. My Wife as famíly there. Thank You very much.
Nice video and shave, Kevy. It would undoubtedly be nice to see Gillette returning to the safety razor market. For the time being I am not utterly exited by these rebranded so-called Gillette products.
I was waiting for this one. Excellent Kevy👍💈💈💈you are probably the first RUclipsr in Europe to shave with one
Cheers Ken 👍
Hi Kevy, Once again, thank you so much for shaving with our soap. I’m so honoured
Thank you Peter 😀
Here you are again Peter. Just tried to drown the damn Kaizen. Failed again...
Next time I will dip the brush into a swimming pool just in case.
NO other soap base comes close to this one, I have to tell.
Forget the razor- look at that lather! I’m going to look and see if you have a lather tutorial somewhere. If you don’t, please consider doing one!
I was at my local Walgreen's yesterday and the KCG razor was sold out. They had a large display to include this razor, blades and beard/mustache trimmer..
Recently posted on the unboxing video that I was looking forward to your review of the razor, and here it is! Love the tribute to B.B. King! Excellent, as always, Kevy!
Just did my inaugural shave with the razor and blades this morning, after grabbing the last one and transparent cream yesterday. I like it about 1/2 a tad better than my Gillette Heritage. Very impressed with it so far, just as I am with not having a drop or slip due to the partial knurling.
Brilliant Gregory. I'm glad you like it. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109, indeed, sir. Y'all stay safe and sound across the pond, brother!
Watched the previous video of the unboxing. Hoping to see you shave with it. Wow what a lather. Beautiful AP
brush. Did a fine job. Word will travel fast this razor will sell. The name alone
does most of the advertising. People of your reputation is all the endorsement they need, you sold me.
Thanks, get some rest. Enjoy tomorrow.
Thank you John. 😀👍
Thanks for your candid opinion.....will stick to the Heritage for now. Maybe the difference in efficiency was the blade?
The blade felt great. I'm not sure about the long handle on this one. Kevy
Good evening Kevy! We shared a similar experience with this King C Gillette shaving gear. I got a close and comfortable shave with zero blood or blemishes. I did use D.R Harris Arlington soap. 11 hours and still smooth cheeks and chin. Take care.
Good to hear that Todd 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 It felt the first bit of whiskers around 18 hours after the shave. The razor and blade performed above my expectations and deliver a great result. Well worth the $30 I spent.
It's great seeing the APShaveCo cashmere in action, Kevy. I've got the 30 mm version and it's far and away my favorite synthetic. It even rivals my favorite naturals. It's great for face lathering with those dense, soft fibers, and it loads and releases enough suds for 5 passes. Enjoy yours!
On the lockdown, New York State is handling things about as sensibly as anywhere in the US. We're around the size of the UK, and there are vast differences within the state. New York City and its surrounding counties will remain unchanged for the time being, but on Friday a phased reopening begins in five upstate regions, with monitoring to see how it affects the infection rate. Thanks for asking. I hope Dundee is handling things this sensibly. Cheers, friend.
Hey Warren. Im really impressed with the AP shave co brushes and knots. The cashmere is excellent, and super soft. Every country will handle lockdown in their own way I guess and as its all new, its inevitable that some mistakes will be made. Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
Yes, and there will also be success stories to learn form. For instance, there is one US state that's actually ready to reopen under official federal guidelines, and that is North Dakota, shown in green on this map: www.covidexitstrategy.org
This will surprise most Americans, never mind the rest of the world. There's a lot to learn from that case, too.
Great video Kevy. Could you consider a comparative shave using both K.C. Gillette and the new Wilkinson Sword butterfly razor? Curious to hear how your evaluation.
Another great video. Thanks Kevy. I picked up the Gillette razor on Thursday but haven’t shaved since I got it. Hopefully, I’ll shave with it today and not only the face, but the bald patch as well. The display in the store was a cardboard display sitting on the shelf with the same color scheme as the razor and blade boxes. Only Gillette products were within that display. They had this razor, blades and then their cartridge razors and cartridges. It took up about three feet on the shelf. So, see you on the next shave.
Let me know what you thought of it. Kevy 😁
Great shave. When I have a chance, I’ll try to find and get the razor from a local Walgreens location in my area that has one. I hope it’s any good for me
Fantastic shave and video. That soap is another one on my list. Take care and stay healthy my friend. Cheers.
Cheers Kirk. great to hear from you mate. Kevy 👍
You’re very welcome my friend.
Cross threaded my brave heart last night so I ordered one of these from Amazon £11 with 5 blades is a steal , I’ve also ordered the Henson which is in post but won’t arrive untill late next week
Kevy where can I purchase plastic washers to install between handle and bottom plate?
Search on ebay for plastic washer size M5 👍
Thank you
To answer your question, Kevy, the new Gillette razor has its own little section within the razor area. There are many other appurtenances associated with the razor release, such as a beard oil, beard balm, clear shaving gel, and, of course, replacement blades. All of these items bear the King C. Gillette name and packaging. In addition, there is also a King C. Gillette multi-blade cartridge razor as well as an electric trimmer. The line goes well beyond just the DE razor and blades.
Sounds like they're trying to cover all the bases. Kevy 👍
Nice shave! I just had my first shave with the new razor also. I used a Spoiler blade and got a great shave with it. It’s great to see others who appreciate the blues and I agree B.B. King is the king.
Thanks Lewis, from one Blues music lover to another. Kevy 😎👍
I just got mine, great shave, it's my second DE Razor.
Great shave Kevy. I picked mine up yesterday from my local Walgreens got a great deal five finger discount. I walked in wearing sunglasses and my government enforced face mask. I grabbed the razor got lucky an elderly woman was walking by with no face mask. I yelled out "She's not wearing a mask and not social distancing". That's when two employees came by along with security and tackled her down to the ground. That's when I took my chance dipped into the candy section opened up the box grabbed the razor and put it into my pocket. I'm so happy I hope Gillette makes more razors available at brick and mortar stores. Imagine the money we can save on RAD.
Great move! 😂
Hi Kevy- Great shave and razor/blade review; thank you! I passed on the razor, but picked-up a few packs of the blades to try, but had to order them on-line from Walgreens. Will see how they work in the Heritage. Enjoy the weekend ahead; be safe and be well! Best regards, as always!
The blades felt good. Let me know your thoughts on them. Kevy 😀
I got mine yesterday from Walgreens and the shaving was very smooth , I hope Gillette company will give the option to people who use DE safety razor and to buy other models. Thanks for the video and be safe.
For those that have used the Gillette blades, what would be an equivalent blade as the Gillette blades are quite expensive please ?
Lots of blades out there that are smoother than these blades, and cheaper. Some of the Indian and Pakistan made blades are good. Kevy 😀
I love AP brushes great value, all produce great lathers, much underrated and great prices, cool BB King CD, I like the connection with King Gillette good work my good man.
I like the gillette king c razor but i think its better with a feather blade in it as opposed to the king c blades
Nice one Ernie, what a fine fella. Into the unknown with all new products. Beautiful brush for sure, real eye catcher. Just shows how popular A&E soaps are totally cleaned out on slick boys. Interesting entry from Gillette
Cheers Paul. Gillette got back to me and said that Superdrug are going to be selling it over here by the end of the month. Kevy
I agree Kevy, that cashmere knot is the softest synthetic I've ever used. (and I'm exclusively a synthetic user)
Its a delight to use 👍
I suspect that these blades are either Astra's or Ruby's. Both have a platinum coating and the serial numbering as these KCG blades do. Gillette Platinums do too, but they have a virtually unmarred surface (no horizontal lines). Then again, the heritage shipped with Gillette Platinum blades, so maybe these are the same blades in a fancy pants tuck.
Is the head of this razor really different than on the heritage? You used a Spoiler blade on that. Doesn't the Spoiler make any razor shave like butter? The difference in aggression might be down to the blade?
Nice review, as always. Thanks.
I'll take a look at the differences in the heads. Kevy 👍
Just went to pick one up so I can review it too. I can tell you that it was on an end cap on its own with all of the Gillette C. King products. It was very well done and looked really nice. I am excited to try it out soon and give my thoughts as well! Great vid, as always!
omg i also have Dior Sauvage
i was surprised to see that!
you have a good taste when it comes to fragrances
Gillette is definitely getting warmed up in the DE razor market. Looking forward to adding this razor to my collection and can't wait to try these blades.
My buddy Jay lives just behind his daughter and has heard him play his guitar from his home, prior to his passing RIP BB I’m also a music lover and bassist love Arianna and Evans thanks for the Ap shave brush review.
Wow!
Great shave. Thanks for the review. Hopefully, this razor will be available soon in Europe.
IMHO, I think this head is from an Haward razor : a clone of the Mühle R89 available on AliExpress. But, it's a tad more aggressive & heavier. It has also less blade overhang.
I got word from Gillette, Superdrug in the UK will have them for sale very soon. 👍
What a beast of a lather mate! Not a fan of gold but that's a lovely brush for sure! Like the signature on the bottom! Very classy! Scent of the soap sounds amazing too!
Cheers Cris 👍
Hi Kevy, Do you think this razor would be go for a beginner?
Yes, definitely. 👍
Great shave again Kevy, that soap and splash never fails for me. Big blues fan myself, have you got a favourite BB album?
Theres a box set from Ace records called The Vintage years, it's amazing and has some great pictures in the booklet. That's my favourite. Kevy :)
@@kevyshaves4109 need to give that a search. Sounds great
how was that shave brush
Excellent! Probably the softest knot of any brush I've used. Kevy 👍
I ordered mine online last night. It will be delivered to my local Walgreens soon. (I hope 😁) I'm looking forward to it
Nice one Bill. Be good to hear your thoughts on it. Kevy 👍
I think there are enough of us nostalgic (read: “older”) fella’s waiting around for our chance to buy a new Gillette razor that they will have to keep making those razors for awhile. They still haven’t made it to my part of the States but I’ll surely check it out. I heard someone else say that they thought that Sauvage reminded them of the scent of veterinary bug spray. I am glad to get a second opinion. Great video. Keep your head down and stay safe.
A European exclusive Kevy. Great to see the new gear. It all looks great mate. Hope you’re well. Stay safe!
Great shave Kevy, I hope the King C comes to the UK soon
jason shone Superdrug will have it for sale at the end of this month. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Thanks
Bought one this morning in Morrisons Gibraltar, you are right it is a nice shave. £13 in a nice box included are Five blades. Wanted your opinion on the comparison to what number on the Rockwell 1 to 6 you think it is Kevvy.
I think it would be about somewhere between the 3&4 plate on the Rockwell. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Gillette now selling on UK website, just ordered mine. Delivery 3-4 days apparently. 👍
If you keep in mind the old Gillette, then the muhle r89 is much more like them. Here is an interesting shaving soap, and a shaving brush.
I looked at AP shave two days ago and they had all the usual brushes, yesterday they were almost all gone.
I’ve got a 26mm silk smoke fan in a signature handle coming from AP shave co. Own 3 of his brushes and love them all!!👌🏻👌🏻
They're excellent brushes. Kevy 👍
Sweet shave Kevy! I agree that is a good thing. Rebranded or not. Getting more people into the hobby is always good. I’ll go buy Walgreens after work n see if its there
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Not too fused about having a "Gillette" named razor in my collection, especially when they are not actually made by Gillette. However, that A&E soap made a lovely lather with that cashmere AP brush.
Would like to see a comparison to the head of the Merkur, to judge whether, being both made in Germany, they are similar or possibly identical in design.
The head of this razor looks like to be the head of Merkur 23c or that of the 33c not like Muhle or EJ head like the previous razor.
Hello, Kevy how are you hope keeping the good health, you haven't uploaded any shaving video from last six days, eagerly waiting for one, thanks.
Hi Kevy,
I received this Gillette yesterday. I have gathered that the blades with it are pretty good. Have you used them in any other Razors and if so how have you found them?
Cheers,
Dave.
Hi Dave. I've used those blades in a couple of razors and they work great, good blades. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 OK, thankyou Sir!
Nice review sir on the new razor, beautiful brush.
I live within walking distance of three Walgreens and none of them carry this razor. Bummer. Probably a staggered rollout for now. I also own that very same brush and it's a damn pleasure to use. Ultra soft knot.
I think you can order them online now and have it delivered to yiur choice of Walgreens. 👍
I didn’t know he made a soap inspired by Dior. So many soaps to try!!!!!
This soap is beautiful. Kevy 👍
Loved the review, just got my KCG a month ago and had the smoothest shave ever. Did not feel like I could nic myself if I tried. What is the reason for the washer on your razor? Worth buying?
I like to use the washers on my razors. It's a very cheap way of protecting the razor when the handle is screwed onto the head. Kevy 😀
Hey Kevy! what is the washer # you use again?
Rob Bruno I’m assuming its M5
M5
@@kevyshaves4109 thank u sir! hope u are well!
Cheers Rob. All good here thanks 👍
Our department stores start opening tomorrow.
I'm all jazzed up about my new razor coming tomorrow.
When you achieve BBS how long does it last? With me it seems to last less than a day.
I do like the gold flakes in that brush handle.
BBS is usually a day for me too. The brush is great! 😀👍
Good video, but I don't understand why Gillette have to rebrand a clone of some Muhle or EJ razor when there are many clones of Gillette razor to rebrand, also the New Wilkinson classic is a Gillette clone...however it is always a pleasure to watch your videos.
I bought the New Wilkinson classic and the two times I've used it, it sliced me up really badly!! Just can't get on with it. Just getting into different de razors after 30 odd years using a de razor because I had to shave. It is now an interest of mine along with all the different soaps and brushes. I think this razor will be fine for people who just want a shave because they have to rather than a person who takes an interest and collects.
Dave.
Kevy - Did Boots ever get the King C. Gillette razors in stock considering that Walgreen's USA owns Boots?
Yes, Boots sell them over here. 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Now if Walgreens here would only import some of the Boots line!
Great video as always lovely looking brush and the info on razor and how it shaves first class Just side note Kevy I agree the new top and base plate for R96 much smoother
I definitely like this King C. Gillette compared to the Heritage.The efficiency is well suited for heavier beards, and the blade exposure is of a much more proper geometry. The elder base A&E soap still reigns supreme in my estimation; when compared to the new formulation. The blade? I can't give an honest critique without witnessing it perform in the Rocca, The Home Like Start, Rockwell 6S, or the CX-316L. I then can say nay, or go and order some tucks, or a deck of 100. That being said, it did perform nicely during today's session. My lock-down has been eased somewhat by the Texas state governor. I nevertheless stay at home as much as possible. I hadn't realized that five years have passed since Riley B. King's death. Even with this modern-day plague upon us, time seems to be blowing past like the winds of a great tempest. I see by you subscriber odometer that you're less than forty away from ten-thousand! Quite a milestone to say the least. Please extend my warmest greetings to your Mrs, and the ever rambunctious, but loving, Riley. Cheers!
Cheers Alex. Time passes so quickly as we grow older but the Blues will live on forever. I prefer the Heritage over this offering from Gillette. I'm not a big fan of the handle but that's an easy fix. The blade felt nice and I'm looking forward to trying it out in different razors. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Good review. That brush is pretty awesome looking too! 😁👍🏼💈
You should check out their website, some really nice brushes. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves I did. Loll. 😁👍🏼
Kevy, great review. But I have to disagree with you. I think the King C Gillette razor shaves much better than the Heritage. It's all in the weight of that handle. That's why its a more aggressive but very smooth shave. This is now my daily driver over my DE89 and Slim Adjustable.
Great to hear that Jim 👍
Hey Kevy, I notice in a lot of your videos you brush the heck out of your "right side" over the left side of your face. Its like 3-1, is this on purpose? or is just cause your right handed. Cheers
Ha ha! I notice I do that too! I think it is because I'm right handed. Ok, you've now set me a challenge to try and lather the left side of my face first. Let's see if I remember 😀👍
You and Paul H. are using the same brush this week. LOL By the way, good choice with the B.B. King.
Great shave Kevy. I did see on an Instagram post (presumably clipped from the Gillette website) that this razor will be on offer in the UK for £20. At that price I may be tempted but it does seem a little bit uninspiring from Gillette, as essentially it's a clone of a razor already on the market. All the best from across the Tay! 👍👍👍👍💈
Live at the Regal for me in the top 5 blues live albums
Agreed!
I have only used this razor for a couple of shaves and I really don't like it. Mainly for the handle and weight balance. I think the head is fine but the balance, 70g for the handle and about 32g for the head, makes it feel very unbalanced for me. I also don't like the knurling only being on the top half of the handle makes it so I have to choke up on the handle a lot. I think you can get a lot of better razors for the same or less money than this one.
I have watched a couple of reviews and it feels like people want to give it more if a chance since it is a big name company bringing back DE shaving to the masses. That is all well and good but I don't think this is the razor that is going to do it.
Thanks for the review and the intro to a new shave soap, and brush. That was some impressive lather.
Have a good day.
Great stuff Kevy (as usual)!
If I'm picking up your "vibes" correctly, like myself, you too seem to be more favourably inclined towards the more strongly scented shaving screams/soaps/croaps. Should this indeed be the case, allow me to flag at you the "Extrò Cosmesi" products offering. It is an artisanal set up, based in Turin, Italy whose founder (Mr Donato) is obsessed with natural scent mixes and short, natural ingredients' lists. The brand has been having an explosive success both at local and international level (amongst others, Executive Shaving already lists some products) on both sides of the ocean. I do hope you find the opportunity of trying out one of Extrò's shaving creams and look forward to your comments. Btw, the range also covers matching ASs/EDTs and Balms.
Thanks for the suggestion Maurizio. Kevy 👍
Just bought myself that brush. Cant wait for it to arrive! (Alas it's being shipped in error to my wife! So much for slipping it by her radar!)
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Hi Kev, Walgreens own Boots as part of the Walgreens Boots Alliance - if the KCG stuff sells well there, expect here before too long! Great great videos!
Superdrug will carry this line in the UK. Kevy 👍
B.B. King and King C Gilette. An excellent pairing. Thank you Kevy, very nice. The thrill is not gone.
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Sorry for two comments. I forgot to mention that a few years ago we were in a BBQ joint in Memphis that BB King owned or partly owned. I got to see Lucille up close and personal behind a glass cube.
Wow! That would be awesome. 😎👍
Very nice shave sir. Excellent looking brush. It’s great that Gillette is releasing new razors, but I won’t be getting any Gillette products.
HEYO HEYO KEVY !!
Definitely soft very soft, so you can see in camera the angle of attack of this safety razor closely resembles the safety razor of Merkur, I don't know buddy but the logo did not convince me, even so classic design, excellent grip that provides the handle, I don't know what else to say you know I'm not a fan of close comb LOL 😂
CHEERS ⚔️💯👍🏻⚔️
Great combo of products for a nice shave.
Cheers Jill 👍
So soft. I love cashmere. 😊
Thank you Kevy , great vid as always, take care of your self and family, shave on🪒🪒👍🏻🏴💈
The blades could be Astra superior platinums as they're made by Gillette Russia.
You'll like that Pure cream. Cheap, clean and good.
Razor looks okay.
Love BB, but Albert is my man! Freddie ain't bad either. The 3 kings of the blues. I knew there was a reason I liked you😉
Nothing hits me like the blues.
Can't walk away from the Blues! 😎
I just bought one at CVS for less than $15.00 (US) in December 2022
You know those blades are probably 🔥
Hi Kevy, Nice shave again. How do you compare this new Gillette razor made in China with a real vintage Gillette razor made in USA? Or maybe you can never compare them, it is like heaven and hell? But anyway, if I find the razor here in Finland, I will buy it to my collection. Stay safe and Take care. Cheers
Hi Leif. it's nothing like a vintage Gillette. it's very modern in the way it looks and shaves. It's a good razor and shaves well. Kevy 👍
Always enjoy your shaves. My first BB King Album was "Live at Cooke County Jail"
Thats a good album 👍
Blades made in Russia could be Astra. Read the fine print on a 5 pack of Astra SP and you'll find Procter & Gamble and Gillette.
They could be, these feel a little bit sharper than Astras. Kevy 👍
Another great video Kevy thanks a lot really enjoyed it take care
Cheers Sean 👍
Amazing video Kevy!
Lathering seems like a good cardio workout for you:)
When is a Gillette razor not a Gillette razor? This seems to be the common thread since the Heritage was released...It seems that until '100% Made in the USA' appears all over them, it's going to be a case of, if parts are made anywhere else, it's just Gillette stamped on the box/razor.
When is a Gillette blade not a Gillette blade? Wilkinson Sword Saloon packs from India carry the Wilkinson trademark, but they are made by Gillette. In this corporate international world, parts are made everywhere. We’re probably never going to see a totally made in America Gillette razor.
mAy & E! Great shave Kevy! I did not know that Monte Carlo was the sauvage inspired soap. I have the PAA Black label, which is also inspired by Sauvage. Since BeckFlo (my better half) loves sauvage, so if she likes it, I could justify the purchase. have a great week./
I'm sure she wouldn't mind. The splashes from A&E are amazing too, really good. Cheers. Kevy.
Hi Kevy. I guess for me if parts of the razor are made in other countries and it keeps the price fare and not inflated its ok with me. Gillette designed it and put their name on it so to me its a Gillette razor. Most guys seem to like the way it shaves so.....Thanks for the video.👍😊
Its a good razor Brian. There's nothing groundbreaking about it but still, everything considered its a Gillette razor. Kevy 👍
I’m with you Brian. They chose something that was already successful and put their mark on it. It’s still a decent razor for a reasonable retail price. I’ll get one just for the name. That’s a name everyone knows that will probably encourage more guys to try out wetshaving. And that’s good for all of us. I’m going to try those blades but, unless they are really special, Gillette is going to have to bring that price down by about half if they want me to continue buying them. When Feathers can be had for about $0.25 and others for as little as $0.05... $0.60 is just too steep a price for me. Probably doesn’t seem too bad if you have been paying Gillette $4-$5 per cartridge.
Kevy, the master latherer.
Nice video
In the future please do a favorite products shave
Hi Kevy. I AM from Portugal. Who are from London , United Kingdom? If you are .Please Let me know, when on Sales in This country. My Wife as famíly there. Thank You very much.
Nice video and shave, Kevy.
It would undoubtedly be nice to see Gillette returning to the safety razor market.
For the time being I am not utterly exited by these rebranded so-called Gillette products.
Great video!!
Thanks!
King C. Gillette Safety Razor found it for sale on the gillette uk website for 20 quid. looks like i wont have to crush everyone at gillette now
I seen it on their website now in the UK. Great news and a good price too. Kevy :)
@@kevyshaves4109 20 quid not much and that's with p&p
Brilliant!
@@kevyshaves4109 I wanted it cos I liked the look of the handle but it turns out left handed people might have a problem with it 😟and I'm left handed
Great Video Kevy....stay Safe
Alan H
Great shave, Kevy 🖐️🙂👍💈 but razor... 🤔
Never buying Gillette again!