I’m early 50’s & I’ve been wet shaving for over well over thirty years with either cartridge or plastic disposable. I always assumed either of those two were the pinnacle of wet shaving. I bought this (budget) King C DE safety razor last week from Amazon purely out of curiosity as it was a good price. I tried it out for the first time today, on three day growth. I am, quite frankly, blown away at the result. I took my time, didn’t rush, and enjoyed the moment. Without doubt the best shave I’ve had in my memory of shaving. Finished off with a splash of Old Spice just for some nostalgia. I just wish I discovered this type of shave years ago…
I'm from England and brought this as my first safety razor, three weeks ago from Gillette's UK site. Nice and clean and was worth losing the beard for!
Fantastic clear and honest review as always. I've just picked up a King C off the shelf here in my local shop in the UK. So so pleased to see such a classic DE brand on the shelves 💈
Great review Ken, and after hearing about this King C Gillette I went out yesterday and found one at the local Walgreens, bought some blades and the Clear shave cream tube. I used it this morning and was quite satisfied, I got a smooth shave. The razor seems well balanced - I did notice as you that the razor wasn't very aggressive but not mild either. I'm so glad Gillette did this - I hope that this marks the beginning of Gillette being back in DE shaving - Gillette got it right...as they should.
I actually just bought one today. This feels like such an upgrade over my Van Der Hagen. The butterfly closure always closed unevenly on the blade whereas this feels really nice and I like the locked down feeling I get
Ken is a regular virtuoso with a razor. Makes it look beautifully easy. Gives me a goal to aim for as I keep getting better, 3 months after my first traditional shave.
Hey Ken, I started watching you a few years ago as I love older style things. You inspired me to get started in wet shaving a couple months ago and I’m loving it!
Just checked a Walmart store in Ontario, Canada and they are now selling this King C Gillette razor, not quite as cheaply as the US stores but $39 isn't bad. Oh, and I weighed it when I got home and the whole razor came in at around 102 grams, with the handle accounting for approximately 70 grams of that.
Cool video I just bought King C Gillette today..so I searched your channel came up so I been watch most of your reviews and other shave vids cant wait to use it thanks for info😉
Walgreens just made this razor available online. The price is a little higher then what you found in the store, but I ordered mine. Let’s see if we get get Gillette to manufacture more DE razors. Thanks for sharing this great find.
Already made my views known in the last video, so no need to rehash that. However, thank you Ken for staying the course and knocking out more videos for us. Thumbs-up for your hard work and dedication.
Andy Pastuszak My experience as a past tool maker serving Gillette as a customer would say they were made at the Gillette plant in St. Petersburg known for high quality DE blades.
Hi Ken must say I really like your channel watching from QLD Australia. I've been into wet shaving for 5 years now I had seen a few reviews on this razor wasn't planning on getting one as I have a 1959 fat boy, a 30's/40's Gillette tech and a flare tip super speed. But I was out shopping with the missus and seen some in Coles for 30.00aud I had to get one. For the price I must say the razor looks great very good quality and a comfortable shave. spare king c Gillette blades were a bit on expensive side 14aud for 10 blades but overall very happy that they had them here. Stay safe and keep up the good work with the channel. Ray
Hi Ken. Great shave today. I checked my local Walgreens inventory online and they don't have that razor yet. I feel the same way, it would be cool to see the old school products back in the stores. I'm 52 and remember my dad switching to cartridges when I was young. He still uses Barbasol or Colgate cream though. Haha. Have a good weekend!
I'm no longer a Gillette fan, but I have purchased some of their various DE razor blades. I really like their old Fatboy and Slim adjustable razors, but that's about it. Another great video, Ken. Keep it up!
I remember our local pharmacy had them when I was a kid... I’d go in with my grandpa and the pharmacist would sell him his blades and occasionally a new razor... I remember him having black handle super speeds...
Btw... it dawned on me the other day I was in Walmart and they’re selling records and record players... for a split second I was transported into a record store... a record store... never thought I’d be there again!
late to the game here ken - im the same i took up DE shaving around 3 years ago and i walked in to a local supermarket near me about 2 years ago and saw these out on display for sale so i bought one and i use it every now and again - its a decent razor and i enjoy using it - great channel by the way i love your reviews and chats - keep up the good work pal
I’ve just received a Gillette slim adjustable today. Feel like a member of the club now. My hope is they will revive the slim or fatboy at some point in the future. It’s great to see Gillette dipping their toes in the water though. Great review Ken. 🇬🇧💂🏻♀️🇬🇧
The store here never has them on the websight it says those are only available on line thru Walgreens. Your lucky to find them. Good deal. Hey I was in town when I started watching you so I stopped at walgreens here and guess what?? I FOUND IT finally thanks Ken.
I'm considering getting into wet shaving, and as a Walgreens employee, I was pretty surprised/excited when I set that King C display. I just wish we had shave soap and brushes!
JPS, you can order soaps and aftershaves on their website/app and have it shipped to the store for free. I have two soaps coming into my local store tomorrow and two aftershaves Friday. Pick up a cheap synthetic brush off Amazon and you are in the game.
I ended up getting the Razorock Plissoft synthetic brush and their 4-pack of What the Puck shave soaps. Now I just need to decide if I want to get a safety razor or go all out and get a straight razor!
@@muskrat617 start with the DE and learn some technique first. This isn't slap and go cartridge shaving. I personally found the rain was less trouble for me that getting the right soap. Cremco, tube, that says no brush necessary works great with a brush and little water. You need the right surface, then work your way to the right razor and blade.
They sure do. I just had my first shave with it. Head and face. First time I've used a longer handle. I noticed it got a bit slippery at times. Shave was smooth, no weepers or nicks. Looking forward to putting it in the rotation.
Hi Ken, Dave here from England. I used this razor for the first time this Saturday. Quite impressed! It is much better than the Wilkinson sword classic that cuts me to pieces. I usually use a Feather AS-D2, Executive Outlaw, Rockwell 6c, 34c & Parker Variant. I really enjoy your videos and I'm about to subscribe. Best wishes and stay safe. Dave.
I should see if them have 'em in Target or CVS. Is it really just a rebranded Weishi? I just got a Weishi for $15 or so. I'm old enough that I first shaved with one of my dad's 1940s/1950s Gillettes, gull-wing open and you could adjust it to barely cut or cut you up good. I'm back after all these years, got a Merkur 33c and the Weishi, man it's good to be back.
Ken, your video have inspired me to purchase my first DE razor, a Wilkinson Sword razor I pick up at my local Shoppers Drug Mart here in Canada. I watched your how to videos and had my first shave....wow what a shave, to bad it took me this long to try a DE razor (49 years) Keep up the good work.
I've been using single blade safety razors for years and they work great. I like the fact that I'm only discarding a small piece of metal instead of plastic crap.
Tried one for the first time today. I really like the weight and it’s more aggressive than the Razorock mamba I normally use, but still pretty mild. Impressed, all things considered! Great video
Haven't watched your videos for awhile. This one came up yesterday. Bought one at Walgreens today and ordered a heritage off of Amazon. Can't wait to try them. I also bought a couple of your 2020 brushes from dscosmetics (one for,one my son). Breaking mine in. Love it!
I picked one up as well and in my opinion it works very well. Also, being a grocery store employee I want to bid you welcome and to thank you for the recognition.
Ordered 1 after watching this video and after first shave immediately realised how much better a DE razor is for multiple reasons including no more rash ! Glad I made the switch!!
Your thanks to the grocery workers is much appreciated I am a cashier at Jewel a Safeway branch of grocery stores here in the Chicago land area. Great looking razor, I will comment if I see this in any of our Walgreens around here :-)
Hi from England in the UK. I really enjoy watching your videos..I currently use a Wilkinson sword classic DE razor..all black on appearance.. for sale in the UK for around £5. The king c gilette razor you feature here hss been on sale in the UK on since Dec 2020 for £18 plus 10 blades included. I haven't tried it as yet, but I can really recommend the Wikinson sword classic razor.. superb value.. could you do a review smd thoughts please 👍
Gillette has a line of King C Gillette shaving products. Can't find it in stores where I live but at Walgreens.com. I wanted to check out your review before trying it myself
Great review! 😃👍🏼 This razor and blade combo worked for me too! My only complaint is only 1 on the shelf. It would be nice if Walgreens had more on the shelf available to buy for other's that wanna get one. Walgreens has a link for it online, but it say's sold out. 😐
I just looked on Walgreens website, and apparently there is only one store in my city that has any stock! They are also listing a pack of 10 blades for $5.99 on the website, and a $5 off coupon for this razor/blade combo! It may be worth checking out for that too! It's late here so I will definitely go get one of these tomorrow!
Been watching your videos for a long time Ken! Finally going to be sending in my 1962 Slim Adjustable for a razor emporium revamp in the next few days. It’s in decent shape so it should turn out really well. Thanks for the great videos!
Head is a Mühle R89 Head from Germany. Got it for 14,99 Euro at Rossmann, Germany, 5 Blades were included. The Handle is massive Brass and worth the money for itself. The Razor is awesome for that price.
Thomas Jefferson Gillette got back to me. The head is made in Germany. Sounded like the razor was assembled in Germany too. I can email you their response. I just put it up on Instagram. They had a typo too...lol
Thank you Ken for Recognizing nurses and I enjoy on my work nights at the hospital of your video's. Even want to say thank you showing how much to enjoy wet shaving than a daily duty. Talked to a guy who owns black ship grooming. He is a cop and does it on the side for making soaps and after shave. We were talking about your show and how much info you give people on product. Thank you for what you do. Even hope that Gillette can realize how much men are getting interested into wet shaving. Keep up good work.
You got me into wet shaving about two years ago and recommended I buy a merkur 34c. Use it daily and still love it but might have to snag this and give it a shot with the longer handle! Thanks for the years of content.
Kenny.....first off i just wanna say from the bottom of my heart ..thank you man...really ...im a essential worker for a grocery store..( dept mgr) and yes its been a tough road...and hearing your kind sincere words on your channel really felt good to hear...i love ya buddy...and your vids are only one thing...top notch! Hey...that 23 dollar gillette razor looked pretty darn nice for a super market razor..ok until next time stay safe and keep up what u do...your a natural. Take care
Ken my Muhle R89 and Gillette Heritage have numbers stamped under the razor cap. My EJ DE89 has nothing under the cap. Agree the head is German but has anyone looked at this razor for the numbers?
A certain amount of trolls can actually be pretty good for a video since trolls are very engaged in writing and replying to comments and staying on a video for a while.
I just started wet shaving and grabbed the King C Gillette razor to start with. I find it very heavy and wonder if people could suggest a different handle for the head?
You finally got one! I've said it before, I like that you review everything and give your honest opinion, no matter where something is made. If I have an ideology about where something is made, then that's on me to buy it or not. It has absolutely nothing to do with your review and anyone that criticizes you or demands you have their same ideology isn't worth your time. Keep up the good work, Ken!
I just got mine after watching your review, it's my first DE Razor, and all ready in love with it. Now i will go on the search of trying out different blades to fine tune. thank you ever so much!
You'll have to look at the photos of the Mühle R89 replacement head on Maggard Razors' website. It appears the two outer blade posts on the top cap seemed flat on your Gillette model (when looking down). Looking closer on Maggard Razors' website, the Mühle R89 also seemed to have flat blade posts that seemed to gently drop towards the middle post (when looking sideways), which are flush with the similarly flowing base plate. Do the tops of the blade posts on the Gillette head descend slightly towards the middle post? Also, both razor heads have 11 scallops on the edge of the base plate. Hopefully Gillette will reissue a quality adjustable razor like their Gillette Slim or Fatboy (with similar components to the original) in the near future, but it's odd Gillette didn't start out with a reissue of the mild Tech model (or the more aggressive 1930s New open comb model). Undoubtedly, it was much cheaper to re-brand an existing DE89 or R89-like razor head than to re-tool a vintage Gillette design.
Hi ken looks like a pretty good razor hopefully will be able to get in uk only de razor you see in shops over here is the Wilkinson sword classic which gives a pretty good shave considering in only cost £5
I don't think they will remake anything. Heritage was the closest to a remake. They may do adjustable or twist to open, but I think they will have a modern twist
I remember as a kid, DE razors on the shelf in the 80's at my local grocery store. My dad bought a Gillette and a Shock, but their quality was not very good mostly plastic. Not a big fan of Gillette, but I probably buy one any way in hope for more competition and products. I think P&G are test the market because they are losing money with their cartridge razors, just my opinion. Stay Safe and Have a Great Day Still waiting for my Razor Rock MJ 90 A razor
Great shave Ken. It's really cool to see this available in a nation wide big box store like CVS Walgreens. It gives others a chance to discover wet shaving. Even though I can't use a DE or straight razors anymore, that does not mean that I won't encourage others and I will still be using a shave soap and brush. As far as I'm concerned, the Gillette haters need to get laid and shut up. 😀
I just bought one of these for myself November 2023, and I can confirm that they are still coming with a paper in between the head parts with German writing on it. The handle is very heavy and it has a tight tolerance when screwing it on the post. Can't wait to give it a try. I also scored the same glass skull Ken uses. 💀 Thing is awesome!
Great shave as always, Kensurfs. It seems that nowadays, some people go out of their way to be offended. How can a reasonable adult be offended that a product was not made where the company was founded? It is ridiculous! Do people refuse to buy laptops because components were made in Taiwan? Do Americans refuse to buy Apple products because they are made under slave labour like conditions in China? No. Some people need to do some growing up and grow some thicker skin.
Lee Haseley At first it was the commercial Gillette put out that pissed people off, which I can understand. Now the Chinese handle. The bigger picture I’m looking at is that now Gillette is sampling the DE market👍💈💈💈
@@kensurfs It is definitiv from Mühle. I bought a Mühle R89 and the piece of paper in the head is exactly the same as it is in the head of the gillette.
@@omarhalabi3171 The thing to keep in mind is blades are cheap. That will save you a lot of money in the long run versus overpriced multiblade cartridges.
Nice review. I'm not a long handle fan but may have to try that one. I bought a heritage after your review on it, just to have one, it is my go to razor that I use every other day. Please keep up the good work
Great video! I noticed your top plate is coded G1, I'd be curious to see you revisit this razor with a newer one off the shelf today. My razor is coded 3205H1 with a laser engraving, I liked it so much I got one for my girlfriend off of Etsy but it was coded G3 and was awful. I couldn't get a close shave and even against the grain didn't give me a BBS shave, I went to Walgreens and picked another one up and it was coded 3207H1 it was much nicer.
I have this razor was actually my first razor.i live in Ontario Canada and purchased it on Amazon.Found the razor to be a little to mild but still a good shave going to try with feather blade
Just got a brand new one with 5 gillette blades and had my first shave with it. I used an Astra blade used twice. Very good shave i thought. I had a 2-3 days growth. Love the razor - it looks great, feels great, and shaves great IMO. Thanks for the review.
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Thank you for taking the time to thank front-line workers as well as your subscribers. It's amazing how far a simple "Thank You" will go.
You bet!👍👍
Im so glad these are back, as a younger dude ive never experienced this type of shave or line up
I'M even considering transitioning to this from the WilkinsonSword Classic Straight razor
I’m proud of you already… you’re setting an example for millennials everywhere
I’m early 50’s & I’ve been wet shaving for over well over thirty years with either cartridge or plastic disposable. I always assumed either of those two were the pinnacle of wet shaving. I bought this (budget) King C DE safety razor last week from Amazon purely out of curiosity as it was a good price. I tried it out for the first time today, on three day growth. I am, quite frankly, blown away at the result. I took my time, didn’t rush, and enjoyed the moment. Without doubt the best shave I’ve had in my memory of shaving. Finished off with a splash of Old Spice just for some nostalgia. I just wish I discovered this type of shave years ago…
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I'm from England and brought this as my first safety razor, three weeks ago from Gillette's UK site. Nice and clean and was worth losing the beard for!
Fantastic clear and honest review as always. I've just picked up a King C off the shelf here in my local shop in the UK. So so pleased to see such a classic DE brand on the shelves 💈
Great review Ken, and after hearing about this King C Gillette I went out yesterday and found one at the local Walgreens, bought some blades and the Clear shave cream tube.
I used it this morning and was quite satisfied, I got a smooth shave. The razor seems well balanced - I did notice as you that the razor wasn't very aggressive but not mild either.
I'm so glad Gillette did this - I hope that this marks the beginning of Gillette being back in DE shaving - Gillette got it right...as they should.
ML Greenspan Did your have the German Paper in the head?
@@kensurfs Yes it did.
@@kensurfs Hi, I am from Romania, Europe and mine had it too!
I actually just bought one today. This feels like such an upgrade over my Van Der Hagen. The butterfly closure always closed unevenly on the blade whereas this feels really nice and I like the locked down feeling I get
Ken is a regular virtuoso with a razor. Makes it look beautifully easy. Gives me a goal to aim for as I keep getting better, 3 months after my first traditional shave.
Hey Ken,
I started watching you a few years ago as I love older style things. You inspired me to get started in wet shaving a couple months ago and I’m loving it!
Truck driver here i might have brought that Gillette to you. I enjoy you and manic 59 videos loved the interview the two of you did
Ron Cheney Thank you Ron👍💈
Just checked a Walmart store in Ontario, Canada and they are now selling this King C Gillette razor, not quite as cheaply as the US stores but $39 isn't bad.
Oh, and I weighed it when I got home and the whole razor came in at around 102 grams, with the handle accounting for approximately 70 grams of that.
Purchased one today at Walgreens. Will be trying this weekend.
Shave went well with it, Ken. Like you said, is a tad above mild. It did tag me a few times, but second shave was better, not as many tags.
Hey Ken, great shave. Good to see Gillette keeping things going, would love to see them bring out an adjustable again someday. Cheers
Callahangonefishin That would be very cool👍💈
Cool video I just bought King C Gillette today..so I searched your channel came up so I been watch most of your reviews and other shave vids cant wait to use it thanks for info😉
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Walgreens just made this razor available online. The price is a little higher then what you found in the store, but I ordered mine. Let’s see if we get get Gillette to manufacture more DE razors. Thanks for sharing this great find.
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Already made my views known in the last video, so no need to rehash that. However, thank you Ken for staying the course and knocking out more videos for us. Thumbs-up for your hard work and dedication.
JoeWolvie Thank you very much👍💈💈
I just bought the last one at Walgreens today. Very impressed with this razor. I wonder which blades they're rebranding as the King C Gillette blades.
Andy Pastuszak My experience as a past tool maker serving Gillette as a customer would say they were made at the Gillette plant in St. Petersburg known for high quality DE blades.
Hi Ken must say I really like your channel watching from QLD Australia. I've been into wet shaving for 5 years now I had seen a few reviews on this razor wasn't planning on getting one as I have a 1959 fat boy, a 30's/40's Gillette tech and a flare tip super speed. But I was out shopping with the missus and seen some in Coles for 30.00aud I had to get one. For the price I must say the razor looks great very good quality and a comfortable shave. spare king c Gillette blades were a bit on expensive side 14aud for 10 blades but overall very happy that they had them here.
Stay safe and keep up the good work with the channel.
Ray
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Hi Ken. Great shave today. I checked my local Walgreens inventory online and they don't have that razor yet. I feel the same way, it would be cool to see the old school products back in the stores. I'm 52 and remember my dad switching to cartridges when I was young. He still uses Barbasol or Colgate cream though. Haha. Have a good weekend!
Ken they are for sale online now and the blades are as well
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I'm no longer a Gillette fan, but I have purchased some of their various DE razor blades. I really like their old Fatboy and Slim adjustable razors, but that's about it. Another great video, Ken. Keep it up!
Closet.Rebel These blades really surprised me👍💈
@@kensurfs I picked up a pack this weekend. You're right. They do give a nice smooth shave.
Great shave, Ken. Not found anywhere in the NY/NJ area yet... maybe soon.
I bought one in Vineland in South Jersey Sunday.
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When you mention going into a store and being able to buy a Gillette DE razor, first time anyone has made a real valid point in this case. Thanks KK!!
Julio Giuliani I never thought it would happen. I’m hoping that they test the waters and consider release of their old classics👍💈
I remember our local pharmacy had them when I was a kid... I’d go in with my grandpa and the pharmacist would sell him his blades and occasionally a new razor... I remember him having black handle super speeds...
Btw... it dawned on me the other day I was in Walmart and they’re selling records and record players... for a split second I was transported into a record store... a record store... never thought I’d be there again!
Deadbuck73 I used to go to “Licorice Pizza” record store to buy albums and singles👍💈
Kensurfs so I just left Walgreens... lol... I had too cuz... a quick hit of RAD... I’ll blame the corona.... too soon?
late to the game here ken - im the same i took up DE shaving around 3 years ago and i walked in to a local supermarket near me about 2 years ago and saw these out on display for sale so i bought one and i use it every now and again - its a decent razor and i enjoy using it - great channel by the way i love your reviews and chats - keep up the good work pal
Thanks for tuning in👍💈💈💈
I’ve just received a Gillette slim adjustable today. Feel like a member of the club now. My hope is they will revive the slim or fatboy at some point in the future. It’s great to see Gillette dipping their toes in the water though. Great review Ken. 🇬🇧💂🏻♀️🇬🇧
The Opinionated Brit Thank you very much👍💈
The Opinionated Brit the slim is far better than the fat boy . More detail when shaving.
@@heathhuston3825 I have both and will have to say yes, the slim adjustable is better.
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You'd catch hell for this comment on the shave forums, but I for one whole heartedly agree lol
The store here never has them on the websight it says those are only available on line thru Walgreens. Your lucky to find them. Good deal. Hey I was in town when I started watching you so I stopped at walgreens here and guess what?? I FOUND IT finally thanks Ken.
hoss burgess Awesome👍💈
That Stirling Sandalwood shave soap is great stuff!
Big Dave oh yes👍💈💈💈
Rocko Theman I’m excited that Gillette is getting back in the safety razor game, so I’d say the Gillette. Both are good though
Found one two days ago at CVS in Sherman Oaks Ca. Bought it and a pack of Gillette Blades
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Great review Ken, I also share your enthusiasm seeing a Gillette branded razor on a shelve in a box store in the year 2020.
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Yet another great video, Ken. Always a pleasure tuning in. Peace.
I'm considering getting into wet shaving, and as a Walgreens employee, I was pretty surprised/excited when I set that King C display. I just wish we had shave soap and brushes!
JPS617 Brushes would be also very cool👍👍💈💈
I was looking for them to... was hoping for a brush...
JPS, you can order soaps and aftershaves on their website/app and have it shipped to the store for free. I have two soaps coming into my local store tomorrow and two aftershaves Friday. Pick up a cheap synthetic brush off Amazon and you are in the game.
I ended up getting the Razorock Plissoft synthetic brush and their 4-pack of What the Puck shave soaps. Now I just need to decide if I want to get a safety razor or go all out and get a straight razor!
@@muskrat617 start with the DE and learn some technique first. This isn't slap and go cartridge shaving.
I personally found the rain was less trouble for me that getting the right soap. Cremco, tube, that says no brush necessary works great with a brush and little water.
You need the right surface, then work your way to the right razor and blade.
They have the full range in Australian supermarket Coles. Razor AU30.
They sure do. I just had my first shave with it. Head and face. First time I've used a longer handle. I noticed it got a bit slippery at times. Shave was smooth, no weepers or nicks. Looking forward to putting it in the rotation.
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Hi Ken,
Dave here from England. I used this razor for the first time this Saturday. Quite impressed! It is much better than the Wilkinson sword classic that cuts me to pieces. I usually use a Feather AS-D2, Executive Outlaw, Rockwell 6c, 34c & Parker Variant. I really enjoy your videos and I'm about to subscribe. Best wishes and stay safe.
Dave.
Thanks Dave👍💈💈
I should see if them have 'em in Target or CVS. Is it really just a rebranded Weishi? I just got a Weishi for $15 or so. I'm old enough that I first shaved with one of my dad's 1940s/1950s Gillettes, gull-wing open and you could adjust it to barely cut or cut you up good. I'm back after all these years, got a Merkur 33c and the Weishi, man it's good to be back.
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Ken, you are my inspiration. Thanks to you I started my adventure with traditional shaving. Thank you for that 🙏
Grzegorz Rogoziński Awesome. Be careful, it is an addiction👍💈💈💈
Hey Ken I feel like taking some goodies from your bathroom lineup 😂@@kensurfs
Ken, your video have inspired me to purchase my first DE razor, a Wilkinson Sword razor I pick up at my local Shoppers Drug Mart here in Canada. I watched your how to videos and had my first shave....wow what a shave, to bad it took me this long to try a DE razor (49 years) Keep up the good work.
Gilles Boileau Thank you👍💈
I've been using single blade safety razors for years and they work great. I like the fact that I'm only discarding a small piece of metal instead of plastic crap.
great video as usual...oh here in Denmark i still see no DE razors only Wilkinson sword classic blade no handle.....only online....cheers....Peter
pkj77 Thanks Peter👍💈
Tried one for the first time today. I really like the weight and it’s more aggressive than the Razorock mamba I normally use, but still pretty mild. Impressed, all things considered! Great video
Haven't watched your videos for awhile. This one came up yesterday. Bought one at Walgreens today and ordered a heritage off of Amazon. Can't wait to try them. I also bought a couple of your 2020 brushes from dscosmetics (one for,one my son). Breaking mine in. Love it!
Jovan is a classic. You can spot it in a crowd from a fair distance, even though a lot of musks smell the same!
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I picked one up as well and in my opinion it works very well. Also, being a grocery store employee I want to bid you welcome and to thank you for the recognition.
Jeff Young 👍👍👍Thanks Jeff. Stay Safe
Ordered 1 after watching this video and after first shave immediately realised how much better a DE razor is for multiple reasons including no more rash ! Glad I made the switch!!
Doesnt safty razor gives cut??
Your thanks to the grocery workers is much appreciated I am a cashier at Jewel a Safeway branch of grocery stores here in the Chicago land area. Great looking razor, I will comment if I see this in any of our Walgreens around here :-)
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Haha "you smell like a 80s night club". That's funny!
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nothing wrong with an 80s night club... the music was amazing
Hi from England in the UK. I really enjoy watching your videos..I currently use a Wilkinson sword classic DE razor..all black on appearance.. for sale in the UK for around £5. The king c gilette razor you feature here hss been on sale in the UK on since Dec 2020 for £18 plus 10 blades included. I haven't tried it as yet, but I can really recommend the Wikinson sword classic razor.. superb value.. could you do a review smd thoughts please 👍
Gillette has a line of King C Gillette shaving products. Can't find it in stores where I live but at Walgreens.com. I wanted to check out your review before trying it myself
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Great review! 😃👍🏼 This razor and blade combo worked for me too! My only complaint is only 1 on the shelf. It would be nice if Walgreens had more on the shelf available to buy for other's that wanna get one. Walgreens has a link for it online, but it say's sold out. 😐
DE Razor Shaving I really liked the razor/blade combo. It seemed a little more aggressive than the 34C. 👍💈
Had the king c fir couple months. Have used one blade for over 20 times! Best blade ever. Where can I buy just the blades?? I’m not finding them.
Have you tried amazon ?
Kensurfs yes but not there.
No Walgreens in Canada,so i hope it shows up here one of these days.Cheers!
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Walgreens has a website you can probably order from. I’m sure they’ll ship to Canada 👍🏼
I just looked on Walgreens website, and apparently there is only one store in my city that has any stock! They are also listing a pack of 10 blades for $5.99 on the website, and a $5 off coupon for this razor/blade combo! It may be worth checking out for that too! It's late here so I will definitely go get one of these tomorrow!
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I like to see Gillette next come out with a nickel plated brass twist to open new era model or bring back an old classic Adjustable or SuperSpeed
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Been watching your videos for a long time Ken! Finally going to be sending in my 1962 Slim Adjustable for a razor emporium revamp in the next few days. It’s in decent shape so it should turn out really well. Thanks for the great videos!
“I didn’t knick myself so I see that as a positive” glad to see someone else isn’t a sadist out there
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Nick
@@gutworm686what's up? Nick here
Head is a Mühle R89 Head from Germany. Got it for 14,99 Euro at Rossmann, Germany, 5 Blades were included. The Handle is massive Brass and worth the money for itself. The Razor is awesome for that price.
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It's not, it's a Merkur head.
R89 is curved on the bottom.
I know Gillette is watching this channel: please release it in Europe (first in The Netherlands naturally). Nice shave Ken :)
super bad Absolutely👍💈💈
This new line has a Facebook page. Someone asked if it would be released in the UK and Gillette replied they would be there at the end of the month.
"first in NL" haha ;D
They plan to sell it in Superdrug in the UK at the end of this month.
@@kevyshaves4109 Nice one, Kevy. Thanks for letting us know, mate.
We don't have Walgreens where I live in Canada but I hope they will release them to other stores.
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Here before the "I will never buy Gillette again" comments lol
Owen D oh they are coming👍💈💈
I will never buy a Gillette again.
But that started a while back after their advertising campaigns!
Thomas Jefferson Gillette got back to me. The head is made in Germany. Sounded like the razor was assembled in Germany too. I can email you their response. I just put it up on Instagram. They had a typo too...lol
Thank you Ken for Recognizing nurses and I enjoy on my work nights at the hospital of your video's. Even want to say thank you showing how much to enjoy wet shaving than a daily duty. Talked to a guy who owns black ship grooming. He is a cop and does it on the side for making soaps and after shave. We were talking about your show and how much info you give people on product. Thank you for what you do. Even hope that Gillette can realize how much men are getting interested into wet shaving. Keep up good work.
Sean Norvell thank you very much for your service and stay safe👍💈
The paper card attached to the head looks very similar to the paper cards that are attached to new Mühle razors
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I was able to pick up one of these last week and really enjoy using it. It's definitely the heaviest razor in my collection.
Josh Higley that handle has some great weight👍💈💈
There are displays of these and associated products in Yorkshire UK
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You got me into wet shaving about two years ago and recommended I buy a merkur 34c. Use it daily and still love it but might have to snag this and give it a shot with the longer handle! Thanks for the years of content.
Thomas John Thank you very much Thomas👍💈💈
Kenny.....first off i just wanna say from the bottom of my heart ..thank you man...really
...im a essential worker for a grocery store..( dept mgr) and yes its been a tough road...and hearing your kind sincere words on your channel really felt good to hear...i love ya buddy...and your vids are only one thing...top notch! Hey...that 23 dollar gillette razor looked pretty darn nice for a super market razor..ok until next time stay safe and keep up what u do...your a natural. Take care
Stephen Yanacek Thank you very much. My mom worked for Lucky Stores (Bought out by Albertsons) for 25 years. Stay Safe👍💈
@@kensurfs wow 25 years is a long time. And thanks again..ill see ya on future shave vids!😊
Walgreens is sold out, just checked, So Ken maybe there will be more and better
Does it matter which side is showing when you put the blade in? Should you see the letters or the blank side of the blade?
I’ve found it doesn’t matter
"that clam shell, that nice fancy box" lol ;) I love it!
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Ken my Muhle R89 and Gillette Heritage have numbers stamped under the razor cap. My EJ DE89 has nothing under the cap. Agree the head is German but has anyone looked at this razor for the numbers?
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By the way, Ken. Don't worry about the trolls. They ain't worth it.
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+ more popularity, more trolls, this is unfortunately inevitable, but in the end its a good sign
Exactly! Just remove the trolls and forget about them!
A certain amount of trolls can actually be pretty good for a video since trolls are very engaged in writing and replying to comments and staying on a video for a while.
What trolls?
I just started wet shaving and grabbed the King C Gillette razor to start with. I find it very heavy and wonder if people could suggest a different handle for the head?
Show me a modern household that doesn't have a single item that was either made in China or made with parts from China
whitehalldawg my iPhone was...lol and I use it everyday 👍👍💈💈💈
Head made in Russia, handle made in China......... PERFECT TIME TO BEGIN THE BOYCOTT!!!!!!!!!
Very difficult these days I must agree.
bought a cheap wrench once made in China and it broke like glass dropped on concrete,that was the last time I bought those tools.
Would you use a parachute or bulletproof vest made in China ?
Hey ken it’s awesome to have you guys here I enjoy your awesome stuff my dear friend a fan
Jonathan Lewis Thank you very much👍💈
You finally got one! I've said it before, I like that you review everything and give your honest opinion, no matter where something is made. If I have an ideology about where something is made, then that's on me to buy it or not. It has absolutely nothing to do with your review and anyone that criticizes you or demands you have their same ideology isn't worth your time. Keep up the good work, Ken!
Scott Laughlin Thank you Scott. I was really surprised at the blade quality too👍💈
I just got mine after watching your review, it's my first DE Razor, and all ready in love with it. Now i will go on the search of trying out different blades to fine tune. thank you ever so much!
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I agree, seeing a Gillette razor on the shelf was nice.... how cool would it have been if it came in plastic case with a clear front cover.....
ChrisNolin1 that would be awesome👍💈
You'll have to look at the photos of the Mühle R89 replacement head on Maggard Razors' website. It appears the two outer blade posts on the top cap seemed flat on your Gillette model (when looking down). Looking closer on Maggard Razors' website, the Mühle R89 also seemed to have flat blade posts that seemed to gently drop towards the middle post (when looking sideways), which are flush with the similarly flowing base plate. Do the tops of the blade posts on the Gillette head descend slightly towards the middle post? Also, both razor heads have 11 scallops on the edge of the base plate.
Hopefully Gillette will reissue a quality adjustable razor like their Gillette Slim or Fatboy (with similar components to the original) in the near future, but it's odd Gillette didn't start out with a reissue of the mild Tech model (or the more aggressive 1930s New open comb model). Undoubtedly, it was much cheaper to re-brand an existing DE89 or R89-like razor head than to re-tool a vintage Gillette design.
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Those saying they will never buy a Gillette product are the same ones posting that weishi and Vikings blade are their favorite razors
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The Vikings are OK, they're DE razors with "Training Wheels" I bought a Viking Vulcan to start off...but that was 3 years ago and have moved on.
I,ll buy Gillette. Vintage ones on antique markets.
Hi Ken. I live in the midwest. Don`t know if the King has arrived in the Walgreens here yet. I`ll let you know . Great shave bud. Stay well. 👍😊
Brian B. Tha is Brian. There only were a couple of pissed off people about this new razor this time👍💈
The razor comes with 5 blades and the 10 pack is around $5.99
Michael Johnson Thank you👍💈
Yes it actual said on the box he opened 5.
10 for $5.99 is a terrible price. I bought 100 Feather from Amazon for around $30.00. But that was over a year ago.
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Im getting one
Hi ken looks like a pretty good razor hopefully will be able to get in uk only de razor you see in shops over here is the Wilkinson sword classic which gives a pretty good shave considering in only cost £5
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I don't think they will remake anything. Heritage was the closest to a remake. They may do adjustable or twist to open, but I think they will have a modern twist
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Thanks for another interesting and (very helpful) review.
Your photo collection in the background is amazing 👍.
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I remember as a kid, DE razors on the shelf in the 80's at my local grocery store. My dad bought a Gillette and a Shock, but their quality was not very good mostly plastic. Not a big fan of Gillette, but I probably buy one any way in hope for more competition and products. I think P&G are test the market because they are losing money with their cartridge razors, just my opinion. Stay Safe and Have a Great Day
Still waiting for my Razor Rock MJ 90 A razor
Jess Erlund 👍👍💈💈Stay Safe Jess
Hi Ken, these are now selling at Walgreens near me in PA for $32.99. Wonder if it is the same out there now?
Great shave Ken. It's really cool to see this available in a nation wide big box store like CVS Walgreens. It gives others a chance to discover wet shaving. Even though I can't use a DE or straight razors anymore, that does not mean that I won't encourage others and I will still be using a shave soap and brush. As far as I'm concerned, the Gillette haters need to get laid and shut up. 😀
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That's nice de razor its to bad that they don't sale this gillette razor in Canada
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..Ken is always first!!...
ignore haters...you're a first class gentleman Ken
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Nice Razor Ken. Great shave.
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Sorry to say, the head is also made in China. Gillette has their own plants in china (2 or 3). They still do produce DE razors in China and India.
Sheldon Cwinn The German Paper threw me
Wrong
I just bought one of these for myself November 2023, and I can confirm that they are still coming with a paper in between the head parts with German writing on it. The handle is very heavy and it has a tight tolerance when screwing it on the post. Can't wait to give it a try.
I also scored the same glass skull Ken uses. 💀 Thing is awesome!
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Great shave as always, Kensurfs.
It seems that nowadays, some people go out of their way to be offended.
How can a reasonable adult be offended that a product was not made where the company was founded? It is ridiculous! Do people refuse to buy laptops because components were made in Taiwan? Do Americans refuse to buy Apple products because they are made under slave labour like conditions in China? No.
Some people need to do some growing up and grow some thicker skin.
Lee Haseley At first it was the commercial Gillette put out that pissed people off, which I can understand. Now the Chinese handle. The bigger picture I’m looking at is that now Gillette is sampling the DE market👍💈💈💈
The yanks who shout the loudest about being'' made in america'' wear red hats made in china.
Thanks for the review Ken. Not bad for the price.
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That head looks so similar to a Muhle R89 head 😂😂😂
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@@kensurfs It is definitiv from Mühle. I bought a Mühle R89 and the piece of paper in the head is exactly the same as it is in the head of the gillette.
How do you bloom the soap ? Is it when you put the bowel with the soap and warms the bowel ?
It's when you add few drops of water directly onto the soap, which is a waste in my opinion, just load more water into the brush.
I saw a set the other day and was like: wow, they actually have one, and it was only $11.
It’s 39.99 here in Canada at Walmart 😭
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@@omarhalabi3171 The thing to keep in mind is blades are cheap. That will save you a lot of money in the long run versus overpriced multiblade cartridges.
Nice review. I'm not a long handle fan but may have to try that one. I bought a heritage after your review on it, just to have one, it is my go to razor that I use every other day. Please keep up the good work
John Adrian Thanks John👍💈
Ken was the one who inspired me to restore my C40 Ever-Ready. And I saw this razor over Mother's day weekend....Looks good.
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Great video! I noticed your top plate is coded G1, I'd be curious to see you revisit this razor with a newer one off the shelf today. My razor is coded 3205H1 with a laser engraving, I liked it so much I got one for my girlfriend off of Etsy but it was coded G3 and was awful. I couldn't get a close shave and even against the grain didn't give me a BBS shave, I went to Walgreens and picked another one up and it was coded 3207H1 it was much nicer.
Great suggestion!👍👍
I have this razor was actually my first razor.i live in Ontario Canada and purchased it on Amazon.Found the razor to be a little to mild but still a good shave going to try with feather blade
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I bought one online in the Netherlands but they don t sell it in the stores only online...
Just got a brand new one with 5 gillette blades and had my first shave with it. I used an Astra blade used twice. Very good shave i thought. I had a 2-3 days growth. Love the razor - it looks great, feels great, and shaves great IMO. Thanks for the review.
Messi
@@enesalca what do you mean Messi?
Hi ken I ordered mine from the Walgreens site and they sale the blades online also in a 10 blade pack
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