Nicely done Sir Kevy💈💈 Those "Spoiler" blades were version 3, packaged in 1975, AFAIK! I got the .68 GC / super knurl first, then when the .84 heads became available separately I picked up one of those. I tend to reach for the .84 mostly, but both shave marvelously😊 Noble Otter is another top shelf performer. Another great shave and video👍 Enjoy!
That guy who gave you that stuff sounds BRILLIANT. One of the best I'd say. Seriously though, you're very welcome! I should've warned you about how thirty Noble Otter is. It's lovely stuff though. Barbarr is my personal favourite. A really unique barbershop scent, smells like warm cookies. Very glad you had such a great shave and interested in that comparison between the two plates too. Hope you get much joy out of the bits I sent over and thank YOU for the great videos.
Great shave. The Gillette Spoiler blades were one of the first stainless steel DE blades to be sold in the early to mid 60s. When Wilkinson Sword developed and released their new stainless blades, Gillette capitalized on it and quickly developed their own stainless blades. Have a great weekend
I'm for a milder razor. ASD2, Gillette Fat Handle Tech or Slim Adjustable on 1 or 2 setting. It makes me find the right angle, which prevents nicks, and I find it easier to shave ATG, giving me a very close shave. It also makes it easier to use a sharper blade. I don't need anything sharper than an Astra to get a close shave, but I won't shy away from a sharper blade such as a Nacet because the razor disciplines it. I shave every day, which is another reason not to go aggressive with the razor. To be honest, I don't own any that are aggressive. I've never bothered to buy one, knowing I'd never want to use it.
Just stumbled across your channel. Only been "proper" shaving for about two months. Lots of trial and error. I saw this razor getting lots of comments, so I've ordered one, should be arriving tomorrow. I'm enjoying learning a new skill and the fact that it takes time and effort. And I'm enjoying it mindfully, a bit of me time 👊 Oh and I'm from Scotland too 🦄 Get a roll and sausage doon ye. I'm going to check your latest video and I hope yer no deid!
Cheers Alan. Good to hear you're enjoying the crazy world of traditional wet shaving. A roll and sausage sounds great, you're making me hungry! Hopefully get a new video up soon. Cheers. All the best mate. Kevy Plays 😃
Been a hot minute since I've had time to watch one of your videos Kevy. That said I bought myself a gamechanger last year and I rarely use anything else. It's smooth,efficient and you can damn near not have to pay super close attention to it. Best razor I've ever owned. I have the standard .68 gap. I have thought of getting a .84 head to try as well. Great shave there btw. Cheers from Canada!
RazoRock is a fantastic company - they revamped the Edwin Jagger DE89 with a 316 stainless handle and an aluminum head that covers the tabs MJ-90 for $30, they offer the same great 316 stainless handles with double open comb chrome zinc heads for $20 as well as standard zinc heads and they offer the all stainless handle and head Mamba and Game Changers for less than $65 - they may not be as pretty as a Timeless or Charcoal or ATT or Wolfman but I think every bit as good at a fraction of the price! I own all of the above but RazoRock is truly exceptional. Outstanding video as always!
I agree with you David, RazoRock have made some great razors from fantastic materials and made them affordable to a lot of shavers. That's got to be a good thing. Kevy 😀
Great shave, Kevy. I got back into wet shaving 1 1/2 yrs. ago and have just been working on my technique with DE & SE razors. I've recently just started to catalog what blade I use with what razor and to my surprise I find there is a difference. I've a long way to go, so many razors and so many blades.
Nice video as usual. I think I finally found my perfect match. A DE89 paired with a Feather blade and my face can't be happier or smoother. Mild razor for my sensitive skin and a super sharp blade to cut my extra tough whiskers. Hope you and yours have a great weekend.
Funny you mentioned the changeable weather there in Scotland. I remember some years back I was staying across the firth from Edinburgh at a pub in a place called Abedrour ..(nice folks there actually). I woke with a hangiover after the Spring Ball and decided to head into Edinburgh on the 'choo' for a stickybeak. I walked out that morning into a 14 degree overcast wearing just a footy jersey and jeans . By the time I got off at the train station in Edinburgh and walked upstairs it was down to steady rain and 1 degree LOL it was the most miserable day I'd spent anywhwere trying to do any sightseeing. Thank god for a network of warm pubs and flat beer (and the odd wee dram of whisky to warm the bones on each arrival) LOL.
Went with the traditional beginners guide to razors with the 34c and DE89. Mild by reputation and in terms of blades, the 'usual suspects' in Astra, Pol Silver and Personna. Occasional wonderful shave, but several examples of rash in my traditionally hard to master neck. Feather razor and Feather blade? Absolutely no irritation at all, albeit mild combo. Like you, I reckon I need to stick with that. Matt at Razor Emporium has suggested to me lately to try cold water shaves exclusively and to try to avoid aiming for the Holy Grail of bbs every time. Currently allowing my face to settle following the Fine Marvel shave the other day before going 'cold'.
It takes a while to find out what works best for you. You've nearly found it with the Feather. I was a bit skeptical about the cold water but for me, it does seem to work. It's ok just now when the weather is good but I'm not sure it will be as enjoyable when it's snowing outside! Lol 😂 Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
What a generous, fortuitous haul! I won Richter Custom's Noble Otter soap giveaway on IG. The scent is Le Noir et Vanille. It is a very subdued leather, vanilla, and white pepper scent. The fragrance reminds me of having a vanilla latte in an old library. The sweetness, mixed with book leather, and aromatics give a relaxing shave. I couldn't find the matching splash anywhere. It was sold out at every one of the large online shave retailers. I finally found it at Smallflower (Merz Apothacary). This example you used sounds brilliantly complex. A scent for year round use I'd say. I imagine that glorious Pils razor is on its way back home. Those blades were outstanding! I am curious to see how it performs in either of the Blacklands in your collection, or even the FatBoy. I'm very relieved you turned the light on. I was afraid I had a tumor halfway through this video. I hope your weekend was quiet, and restful. Cheers, mate. My regards to your doting Mrs, and the indelible Riley.
Hi Kevy! Sunny Scotland...just wait a few minutes. Soon you can enjoy the liquid sunshine. Gillette Super Stainless blades are a treat to shave with for sure. I have a few tucks of them laying about. Always smooth shave and the blades have a nice longevity. You can reasonably expect 8 to 10 awesome shaves out of it. I have never managed more than 12 shaves out of the Spoilers. To get into that 20 plus shave territory you need a Gillette Platinum Plus blade, Schick Plus Platinum blade, or a Personna 74 blade. I read great things about the Gamechanger razors. Honestly, I don't need more razors. Yet my collection is mostly vintage and I hate to travel with those unless I go via my own car. So, I have my eye on the EJ 3one6. A great shave as usual. Dundee or Bust in September! Take care.
Hi Kevy- Great shave with soap and razor reviews; thank you! I haven’t quite found the right blade for the GC .84. Lots of weepers each time and with different blades. I think the .68 might be too mild though. Anyway, I hope your weekend is going well and all the best, Kevy! Best regards!
Nice shave Kevy, I really need to try the Noble Otter soap. After experimenting with many razors and blades, my favorite combination is the Karve Razor with a B plate and a Feather blade.
Great shave have heard good things about both Game Changers looking forward to comparison Is everyone hoping that if enough videos go up on Utube about the blades they will remake them
Great shave Kevy! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to comment on one of your videos, but I’ve been able to watch them all. I only own the 0.68 GameChanger and I love it. I’ve been thinking about the 0.84 but I’m just not too sure. Would love a comparison video!!! I also have the EJ 3one6 on the wish list. Can’t wait to get my hands one of those. Hope you have a great weekend!
Hi James, This is a year on.......did you get your 3one6 razor? I bought the all stainless one and the red anodized handled one. Beautifully made razor. I love the fit of the top cap on the base plate....no play at all. I get a very smooth shave with a Supershave X blade in the 3one6. Take care, Dave.
Great shave Kev. yeah the spoiler is a pretty pricey blade right now...I bought a shit-ton last year when they were a wee bit cheaper and more plentiful. The blades carry the Gillette build codes too on one side so you can see what year they were made. I have some ranging from R2 through to the latest I have here which looks like ..so far ...B4(1981 fourth quarter). I generally get a very comfy 15-20 shaves from a single blade. Very decent blades I must admit. I love the spoiler in a Gillette Slim Adjustable set to 7.
Awesome Shave Kevy! I have not used those blades nor that soap, but I’ve heard nothing but great things about them! I can’t wait to try them out for myself! I’m looking forward the your battle of the blade gaps, .68 vs .84 I too did not get on well with the .84, I found it to be a bit too rough of a shave for me!
I noticed that blade's date code is from 1981. I have a Super Speed from 1980 and another from 1982, and it's interesting to think that, back in the day, each might have used blades from the same batch of the one in this video. Indeed so: a sharp, smooth blade in a mild, smooth, razor is wonderful. (Hence my affection for Gillette Super Speeds.) For those like me, who began shaving when dispensers like the one in the video were standard, it's jarring culture shock to find so many people who have never seen one. Tempus fugit.
As you know y i have the.84 and love it. A nice FB group member sold me his.68. i absolutely love it. For me the best Razor i own. With a sharp blade BBS is really no problem. And no irritation at all. Great razor!! Feather fits it well. Right now i have the Karve cc and oc for two weeks. C plate. Nice razor too!! I am like you right now. Mild razor and sharp blade is great!
Everyone is different David. I also sometimes enjoy a more aggressive shave. But just recently, I've been getting much comfortable shaves using a milder razor with a sharper blade. Whatever works well is the way to go. Cheers. Kevy 😀
Yeah. The one they closed here was there for yearsss. I remember when it opened and closed. My Mom even worked there when i was a teenager. Had a Little Caesars in it too we’d eat at.
Nice shave as always, Kevy. Could you go back and try and old classic -- Proraso shaving soap? I just might not be loading enough in the brush to get the depth of lather that you do; it just seems barely enough. I also use a Plissoft synthetic brush; maybe I should switch to my badger? Blade and razor combo -- I definitely notice a difference in the first shave and the last shave. I notice more in the last shave when the blade is starting to lose it's sharpness and the shave feels a little painful. Like you, I DO prefer a milder razor with a more aggressive blade -- Rockwell plate 2/4 using a Feather, for example. What I haven't tried is using a less aggressive blade paired with a more aggressive razor -- Dorco or Wilkinson Sword with a Gillette Adjustable on settings 7-9. I'll have to try that out. Have a great weekend!
Looking forward to the comparrison shave with the .84 razor. I got the .84 and I don't care for it... the operative angle is too shallow. Feels like I'm just pulling the blade square against my face instead of getting in UNDER the whiskers. Kind of reminded me of the EJ de89, in that way. My guess is the .68 is the same, without the additional aggression.
The nodding reminds me of a story where a sheep herder was getting his dogs stolen so he trained them to run away when somebody said come here or something nice and come to him when they said something like get out out here or just the opposite.I made an attempt to do sign lanuage and accidentally told this person to go screw off,they stared at me in horror and I couldnt figure it out till somebody skilled in sign lanuage told me what I did.I was like oh,dam......😮Good shave with those Spoiler blades.👍
The moment I saw you swirl, and keep swirling, and still keep swirling into that soap, I knew you were going to get a lather overload! 😁 Those soaps usually are "locked and loaded" within 10-15 swirls of a damp brush and will usually give you enough lather for 3-5 passes + cleanup. Have to say that that 0.68 GC is giving you a much better shave than the 0.84. Definitely a lot less weepers. I myself have dialed down to a lower aggression setting for my own shaves, and instead enjoying the smoother, less damaging shaves. Sure I might need to do a little extra cleanups, but when you walk away with that glass BBS with no weepers or skin irritation, that's a win in my books. Great razor, great soap and a damn good shave there Kevy! And that's what's counts, have a damn good shave that you enjoy. ps: My go to now is sharp blades (Feathers / Kai / Zaza ) with milder razors. Feathers and my Rockwell 6S-R3 is PERFECT. Takes of thick wiry stubborn micro stubble, leaving you glass smooth without the blade catching, nicking or causing irritation.
Thanks Steven. Since I've used the Feather AS-D2 and the PILS razor, I've been finding that more milder razors with a sharper blade suitmy skin. I will occasionally break out a more aggressive razor, just for fun! Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Yea I think it should be noted that when you find a blade and razor combo that works for you, it might not always work for you. With the constant change of weather, and changes in diet, work and life this all has an effect on our skin so effects the shave :) thats imho
My personal opinion, I bought the GC .84 and I have a nice shaving time once a week. Personally for me I couldn't buy the GC .68 when my Merkur 34 c has a .71 of blade gap and I guess it's more efficient than a GC .68. Thank you always for your review.
Hi Riccardo, I own the 34c and the •68 Gamechanger, but open comb. I find my Gamechanger more aggressive and much more efficient than my 34c. Plus the quality of the Gamechanger is much better. Beautifully made out of 316L stainless Steel. Another very efficient razor is the Executive shaving Outlaw standard, also stainless Steel. Take care, Dave.
My soap when was drying upside down fell off the puck! I put it back inside, but it will swirling when loading! I want to glue it to the puck without having this gap around the soap. Any thoughts?
As always very entertaining and a great shave. I've been on the fence over the .68 and you've given the push I needed. If a guy has over 45 razors in his den does he need professional help in your opinion? Did you ever imagine that someone would ask you about getting professional mental health for themselves?
Thanks Allen. 45 razors doesn't qualify you for professional help. When you get to 60, it's time to get help. You have a little way to go. Carry on buying is what I recommend 😂😂
Nice video. I wonder if Gillette quit making these blades if they lasted too long...not good for business. BTW yours are 1983, I think. I have received some of these blades most in open containers and don't trust that they are new...so I won't use them. I sometimes wonder why we always seek the perfect shave and keep doing passes and end up irritated or cut. Maybe it's better to go with a somewhat aggressive/efficient razor and a sharp blade and do 2 passes...and then just quit....hard thing to do if you enjoy shaving. Cheers
That's a good theory about why they stopped producing these blades. Today's world is a very throw away society. Things aren't made to last as it doesn't make the companies any money, shame really. Kevy 😀👍
As alw great choices, Kevy. Do find bladegaps 0,6 to 0.9 the sweet spot for most skins, growths. Do we need an R41? I started wet shaving way b4 these videos were available, so one had to buy to find out. Thus mny dens full with tools, nvr or little used. Own a slim + DE89, few soaps, few blades n that's it. Now we own too mny, I can shave 14d or more using another razor/blade/soap/brush ea day. Sure there're differences, but more marginal than justifying such investments. Guess we call it 'hobby'. On my way to collect my '3one6', what to do... Enjoy yr sunny Scottish weekend, St. Andrews sure looking beautifull, like Dundee. Achim+
Firstly I look for how smooth it feels when its cutting through the stubble. It takes abit of time to know what it feels like and the best way to learn is to try as many different types of blades as possible. You'll get to know when a blade feels smooth or how some blades are sharper than others. Stick with it. All the best. Kevy 😀
If you had a microscope you could see how blades and all metal breaks down after time...ESP razor blades...some things perform better with age...cheese. Wine. Wiskey......women with a lot of money...lol.....Razor blades not so much...nice razor...Needs different blade... Paws up Riley...
Nicely done Sir Kevy💈💈 Those "Spoiler" blades were version 3, packaged in 1975, AFAIK! I got the .68 GC / super knurl first, then when the .84 heads became available separately I picked up one of those. I tend to reach for the .84 mostly, but both shave marvelously😊 Noble Otter is another top shelf performer. Another great shave and video👍 Enjoy!
That guy who gave you that stuff sounds BRILLIANT. One of the best I'd say.
Seriously though, you're very welcome! I should've warned you about how thirty Noble Otter is. It's lovely stuff though. Barbarr is my personal favourite. A really unique barbershop scent, smells like warm cookies.
Very glad you had such a great shave and interested in that comparison between the two plates too. Hope you get much joy out of the bits I sent over and thank YOU for the great videos.
He is one helluva gentleman! Thanks again Chris. All the best. Kevy 😀👍
Very sporting of you to include the handle with the .68 head!
Great shave. The Gillette Spoiler blades were one of the first stainless steel DE blades to be sold in the early to mid 60s. When Wilkinson Sword developed and released their new stainless blades, Gillette capitalized on it and quickly developed their own stainless blades. Have a great weekend
I'm for a milder razor. ASD2, Gillette Fat Handle Tech or Slim Adjustable on 1 or 2 setting. It makes me find the right angle, which prevents nicks, and I find it easier to shave ATG, giving me a very close shave. It also makes it easier to use a sharper blade. I don't need anything sharper than an Astra to get a close shave, but I won't shy away from a sharper blade such as a Nacet because the razor disciplines it. I shave every day, which is another reason not to go aggressive with the razor. To be honest, I don't own any that are aggressive. I've never bothered to buy one, knowing I'd never want to use it.
Just stumbled across your channel.
Only been "proper" shaving for about two months.
Lots of trial and error.
I saw this razor getting lots of comments, so I've ordered one, should be arriving tomorrow.
I'm enjoying learning a new skill and the fact that it takes time and effort.
And I'm enjoying it mindfully, a bit of me time 👊
Oh and I'm from Scotland too 🦄
Get a roll and sausage doon ye.
I'm going to check your latest video and I hope yer no deid!
Cheers Alan. Good to hear you're enjoying the crazy world of traditional wet shaving. A roll and sausage sounds great, you're making me hungry! Hopefully get a new video up soon. Cheers. All the best mate. Kevy Plays 😃
Been a hot minute since I've had time to watch one of your videos Kevy. That said I bought myself a gamechanger last year and I rarely use anything else. It's smooth,efficient and you can damn near not have to pay super close attention to it. Best razor I've ever owned. I have the standard .68 gap. I have thought of getting a .84 head to try as well. Great shave there btw. Cheers from Canada!
Cheers. I'll be doing a comparison video of the .68 and the .84 Gamechangers soon. Kevy 👍
Those Gillette Super Stainless Blades Were The Gold Standard in The 80’s -90’s I Haven’t Seen Them In Quite a While 👌🏼😎👍🏼
Very nice shave sir. Noble Otter makes great soaps, outstanding slickness and post shave.
Thanks. I agree with your thoughts about Noble Otter. Kevy 😀👍
That looked a smashing shave, marvellous products all round.
Glad to see the wig maker came back to town, some of his best work so far!.
Cheers. Old jiggity-wig-itty does amazing things with those short curly hairs from the sink plug holes. I shall pass on your kind words Paul. Kevy 😁
RazoRock is a fantastic company - they revamped the Edwin Jagger DE89 with a 316 stainless handle and an aluminum head that covers the tabs MJ-90 for $30, they offer the same great 316 stainless handles with double open comb chrome zinc heads for $20 as well as standard zinc heads and they offer the all stainless handle and head Mamba and Game Changers for less than $65 - they may not be as pretty as a Timeless or Charcoal or ATT or Wolfman but I think every bit as good at a fraction of the price! I own all of the above but RazoRock is truly exceptional.
Outstanding video as always!
I agree with you David, RazoRock have made some great razors from fantastic materials and made them affordable to a lot of shavers. That's got to be a good thing. Kevy 😀
Great shave, Kevy. I got back into wet shaving 1 1/2 yrs. ago and have just been working on my technique with DE & SE razors. I've recently just started to catalog what blade I use with what razor and to my surprise I find there is a difference. I've a long way to go, so many razors and so many blades.
Thanks Claude. That's part of the fun, trying to find what works together to get a nice comfortable shave. Kevy 👍
Nice video as usual. I think I finally found my perfect match. A DE89 paired with a Feather blade and my face can't be happier or smoother. Mild razor for my sensitive skin and a super sharp blade to cut my extra tough whiskers. Hope you and yours have a great weekend.
Funny you mentioned the changeable weather there in Scotland. I remember some years back I was staying across the firth from Edinburgh at a pub in a place called Abedrour ..(nice folks there actually). I woke with a hangiover after the Spring Ball and decided to head into Edinburgh on the 'choo' for a stickybeak. I walked out that morning into a 14 degree overcast wearing just a footy jersey and jeans . By the time I got off at the train station in Edinburgh and walked upstairs it was down to steady rain and 1 degree LOL it was the most miserable day I'd spent anywhwere trying to do any sightseeing. Thank god for a network of warm pubs and flat beer (and the odd wee dram of whisky to warm the bones on each arrival) LOL.
Ha ha! Great story Mark. We really do get four seasons in one day in Scotland! 😂😀👍
Went with the traditional beginners guide to razors with the 34c and DE89. Mild by reputation and in terms of blades, the 'usual suspects' in Astra, Pol Silver and Personna. Occasional wonderful shave, but several examples of rash in my traditionally hard to master neck.
Feather razor and Feather blade? Absolutely no irritation at all, albeit mild combo. Like you, I reckon I need to stick with that.
Matt at Razor Emporium has suggested to me lately to try cold water shaves exclusively and to try to avoid aiming for the Holy Grail of bbs every time. Currently allowing my face to settle following the Fine Marvel shave the other day before going 'cold'.
It takes a while to find out what works best for you. You've nearly found it with the Feather. I was a bit skeptical about the cold water but for me, it does seem to work. It's ok just now when the weather is good but I'm not sure it will be as enjoyable when it's snowing outside! Lol 😂 Cheers. Kevy 👍😀
Thank you for the great video Kevy. I like the RR GC .84 with an aggressive blade like Feather or Perma Sharp.
Just ordered a pack of those "Spoiler" blades. I look forward to trying them out for myself :)
What a generous, fortuitous haul! I won Richter Custom's Noble Otter soap giveaway on IG. The scent is Le Noir et Vanille. It is a very subdued leather, vanilla, and white pepper scent. The fragrance reminds me of having a vanilla latte in an old library. The sweetness, mixed with book leather, and aromatics give a relaxing shave. I couldn't find the matching splash anywhere. It was sold out at every one of the large online shave retailers. I finally found it at Smallflower (Merz Apothacary). This example you used sounds brilliantly complex. A scent for year round use I'd say. I imagine that glorious Pils razor is on its way back home. Those blades were outstanding! I am curious to see how it performs in either of the Blacklands in your collection, or even the FatBoy. I'm very relieved you turned the light on. I was afraid I had a tumor halfway through this video. I hope your weekend was quiet, and restful. Cheers, mate. My regards to your doting Mrs, and the indelible Riley.
Hey Alex. That competition winning soap sounds ace! My weekend was relaxed and I hope your was too. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Hi Kevy! Sunny Scotland...just wait a few minutes. Soon you can enjoy the liquid sunshine. Gillette Super Stainless blades are a treat to shave with for sure. I have a few tucks of them laying about. Always smooth shave and the blades have a nice longevity. You can reasonably expect 8 to 10 awesome shaves out of it. I have never managed more than 12 shaves out of the Spoilers. To get into that 20 plus shave territory you need a Gillette Platinum Plus blade, Schick Plus Platinum blade, or a Personna 74 blade. I read great things about the Gamechanger razors. Honestly, I don't need more razors. Yet my collection is mostly vintage and I hate to travel with those unless I go via my own car. So, I have my eye on the EJ 3one6. A great shave as usual. Dundee or Bust in September! Take care.
Hi Kevy- Great shave with soap and razor reviews; thank you! I haven’t quite found the right blade for the GC .84. Lots of weepers each time and with different blades. I think the .68 might be too mild though. Anyway, I hope your weekend is going well and all the best, Kevy! Best regards!
I'll be doing a comparison shave of the .68 and .84 Gamechangers soon. Kevy 😀👍
Nice shave Kevy, I really need to try the Noble Otter soap. After experimenting with many razors and blades, my favorite combination is the Karve Razor with a B plate and a Feather blade.
Thanks Steve. It's good soap. Great to hear you've found your favourite combo for your shaves. Kevy 😀👍
Great shave have heard good things about both Game Changers looking forward to comparison
Is everyone hoping that if enough videos go up on Utube about the blades they will remake them
Thanks. That would be great if they remade these blades. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Great shave Kevy! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to comment on one of your videos, but I’ve been able to watch them all. I only own the 0.68 GameChanger and I love it. I’ve been thinking about the 0.84 but I’m just not too sure. Would love a comparison video!!! I also have the EJ 3one6 on the wish list. Can’t wait to get my hands one of those. Hope you have a great weekend!
Hey James. Nice to see you back in the comments buddy. Thank you. I'll do,a comparison video soon. The 3one6 is on my radar too. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Hi James,
This is a year on.......did you get your 3one6 razor? I bought the all stainless one and the red anodized handled one. Beautifully made razor. I love the fit of the top cap on the base plate....no play at all. I get a very smooth shave with a Supershave X blade in the 3one6.
Take care,
Dave.
Great shave Kev. yeah the spoiler is a pretty pricey blade right now...I bought a shit-ton last year when they were a wee bit cheaper and more plentiful. The blades carry the Gillette build codes too on one side so you can see what year they were made. I have some ranging from R2 through to the latest I have here which looks like ..so far ...B4(1981 fourth quarter). I generally get a very comfy 15-20 shaves from a single blade. Very decent blades I must admit. I love the spoiler in a Gillette Slim Adjustable set to 7.
Awesome Shave Kevy! I have not used those blades nor that soap, but I’ve heard nothing but great things about them! I can’t wait to try them out for myself!
I’m looking forward the your battle of the blade gaps, .68 vs .84
I too did not get on well with the .84, I found it to be a bit too rough of a shave for me!
Watch this space Manny. Coming to a bathroom soon...the comparison of the Gamechangers!! 😂😁😀👍
I noticed that blade's date code is from 1981. I have a Super Speed from 1980 and another from 1982, and it's interesting to think that, back in the day, each might have used blades from the same batch of the one in this video. Indeed so: a sharp, smooth blade in a mild, smooth, razor is wonderful. (Hence my affection for Gillette Super Speeds.) For those like me, who began shaving when dispensers like the one in the video were standard, it's jarring culture shock to find so many people who have never seen one. Tempus fugit.
Thank you for that info Edward. Kevy 😀
Nice looking razor, and a well performing soap also.
Thanks for sharing the review, Kevy!
As you know y i have the.84 and love it. A nice FB group member sold me his.68. i absolutely love it. For me the best Razor i own. With a sharp blade BBS is really no problem. And no irritation at all. Great razor!!
Feather fits it well.
Right now i have the Karve cc and oc for two weeks. C plate. Nice razor too!!
I am like you right now. Mild razor and sharp blade is great!
Good stuff Jens. Is Europeans need to look after our delicate skin. 😀👍😂
@@kevyshaves4109 yes, we have to look for our sensetive skin for sure. luxury things are delicate 🤣
I like an aggressive shave. They seem to get my trouble spots without worry. Wear a mild razor really struggles to get them free of whiskers
Everyone is different David. I also sometimes enjoy a more aggressive shave. But just recently, I've been getting much comfortable shaves using a milder razor with a sharper blade. Whatever works well is the way to go. Cheers. Kevy 😀
Wow, Kmart price tag. They closed the last Kmart here in AZ a few years ago.
Yeah. The one they closed here was there for yearsss. I remember when it opened and closed. My Mom even worked there when i was a teenager. Had a Little Caesars in it too we’d eat at.
Great Shave...it would be nice to have a comparison between Scotish (Scotch) , Australian, Welsh, and Canadian(Beer) water for shaving.
Welsh water is full of coal dust! 😬😂😀👍
Nice shave as always, Kevy. Could you go back and try and old classic -- Proraso shaving soap? I just might not be loading enough in the brush to get the depth of lather that you do; it just seems barely enough. I also use a Plissoft synthetic brush; maybe I should switch to my badger?
Blade and razor combo -- I definitely notice a difference in the first shave and the last shave. I notice more in the last shave when the blade is starting to lose it's sharpness and the shave feels a little painful. Like you, I DO prefer a milder razor with a more aggressive blade -- Rockwell plate 2/4 using a Feather, for example. What I haven't tried is using a less aggressive blade paired with a more aggressive razor -- Dorco or Wilkinson Sword with a Gillette Adjustable on settings 7-9. I'll have to try that out.
Have a great weekend!
Hey Jack. I'll try to remember to use the Proraso soap and the Plissoft soon. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. Kevy 👍
Looking forward to the comparrison shave with the .84 razor. I got the .84 and I don't care for it... the operative angle is too shallow. Feels like I'm just pulling the blade square against my face instead of getting in UNDER the whiskers. Kind of reminded me of the EJ de89, in that way. My guess is the .68 is the same, without the additional aggression.
Interesting. What would be a step up from the DE89 in efficiency yet comfort in your opinion to avoid this issue?
I bet the Cypress scent note reminds you of that large pouch of proraso that you used in a past video. I think it had a yellow label?
You could be right. That was the Proraso pouch. Cheers. Kevy 👍
The nodding reminds me of a story where a sheep herder was getting his dogs stolen so he trained them to run away when somebody said come here or something nice and come to him when they said something like get out out here or just the opposite.I made an attempt to do sign lanuage and accidentally told this person to go screw off,they stared at me in horror and I couldnt figure it out till somebody skilled in sign lanuage told me what I did.I was like oh,dam......😮Good shave with those Spoiler blades.👍
Ha ha! That a great story Troy! 😂
Great shave as always Kevy!!!
Cheers Sean. Kevy 👍
Very nice shaving kevy, good weekend 👍😉
The moment I saw you swirl, and keep swirling, and still keep swirling into that soap, I knew you were going to get a lather overload! 😁 Those soaps usually are "locked and loaded" within 10-15 swirls of a damp brush and will usually give you enough lather for 3-5 passes + cleanup.
Have to say that that 0.68 GC is giving you a much better shave than the 0.84. Definitely a lot less weepers.
I myself have dialed down to a lower aggression setting for my own shaves, and instead enjoying the smoother, less damaging shaves. Sure I might need to do a little extra cleanups, but when you walk away with that glass BBS with no weepers or skin irritation, that's a win in my books.
Great razor, great soap and a damn good shave there Kevy!
And that's what's counts, have a damn good shave that you enjoy.
ps: My go to now is sharp blades (Feathers / Kai / Zaza ) with milder razors.
Feathers and my Rockwell 6S-R3 is PERFECT.
Takes of thick wiry stubborn micro stubble, leaving you glass smooth without the blade catching, nicking or causing irritation.
Thanks Steven. Since I've used the Feather AS-D2 and the PILS razor, I've been finding that more milder razors with a sharper blade suitmy skin. I will occasionally break out a more aggressive razor, just for fun! Cheers. Kevy 😀👍
Yea I think it should be noted that when you find a blade and razor combo that works for you, it might not always work for you. With the constant change of weather, and changes in diet, work and life this all has an effect on our skin so effects the shave :) thats imho
I have to,say I agree with you 100% Chris. Kevy 😀👍
WHAT A FANTASTIC Gift Kevy...!!
I know! I paid for the head but got the handle free! Very kind man. 😁
Nice one, Kevy! What about making a new den tour soon? It would be great fun!
Yes, I need to get that sorted out. Kevy 😀👍
@@kevyshaves4109 Lokking forward to that! 👍
2:35 Kmart!? They MUST be vintage blades. Kmart was over awhile ago 😆😂
I think this tuck of blades are from the early 80's. Kevy 👍
Great shave Kevy, beautiful soap mate. The Gamechanger is a sexy looking razor that’s for sure. Hope your having a great weekend mate 😊👍
Cheers Will. I'm having a relaxing time and I hope you are too. Kevy 😀👍
Great shave Kevy!!
Cheers Josh. Kevy 😀👍
My personal opinion, I bought the GC .84 and I have a nice shaving time once a week. Personally for me I couldn't buy the GC .68 when my Merkur 34 c has a .71 of blade gap and I guess it's more efficient than a GC .68. Thank you always for your review.
I was curious about the difference between the .68 and razors like the 34c / de89. Good to know. Thanks!
Hi Riccardo,
I own the 34c and the •68 Gamechanger, but open comb. I find my Gamechanger more aggressive and much more efficient than my 34c. Plus the quality of the Gamechanger is much better. Beautifully made out of 316L stainless Steel. Another very efficient razor is the Executive shaving Outlaw standard, also stainless Steel.
Take care,
Dave.
Great shave Kevy , enjoy your weekend 💈😎👍
Cheers abe 👍
My soap when was drying upside down fell off the puck! I put it back inside, but it will swirling when loading! I want to glue it to the puck without having this gap around the soap.
Any thoughts?
Wet a little bit of the bottom of the soap unear the tap and put it back in the puck so it sticks. Usually works. Kevy 😀
Hello Kevy how would you compare the 0.68 to the DE89 which has a 0.76 blade gap in aggression.
The DE89 Shaves better but the Gamechanger is better build quality. The 0.68 is very mild. Kevy 👍
As always very entertaining and a great shave. I've been on the fence over the .68 and you've given the push I needed. If a guy has over 45 razors in his den does he need professional help in your opinion? Did you ever imagine that someone would ask you about getting professional mental health for themselves?
Thanks Allen. 45 razors doesn't qualify you for professional help. When you get to 60, it's time to get help. You have a little way to go. Carry on buying is what I recommend 😂😂
@@kevyshaves4109 Thanks Kevy, I was worried there for a while but if you say I'm ok well then Dr.Freud I'm ok! On ward to 60 and a larger den.
Good man!
Nice video. I wonder if Gillette quit making these blades if they lasted too long...not good for business. BTW yours are 1983, I think. I have received some of these blades most in open containers and don't trust that they are new...so I won't use them. I sometimes wonder why we always seek the perfect shave and keep doing passes and end up irritated or cut. Maybe it's better to go with a somewhat aggressive/efficient razor and a sharp blade and do 2 passes...and then just quit....hard thing to do if you enjoy shaving. Cheers
That's a good theory about why they stopped producing these blades. Today's world is a very throw away society. Things aren't made to last as it doesn't make the companies any money, shame really. Kevy 😀👍
Think I'll use my gamechanger .84 for my next shave. I love those blades. (in my top 5).
Great shave💈I looked on eBay for those blades and they are like 14$ US dollars. That Kmart price must have been awhile back ?
Yes, they are expensive just now as they're classed as vintage. I think the pack I have are from 1981-82. Kevy 😀
As alw great choices, Kevy. Do find bladegaps 0,6 to 0.9 the sweet spot for most skins, growths. Do we need an R41? I started wet shaving way b4 these videos were available, so one had to buy to find out. Thus mny dens full with tools, nvr or little used. Own a slim + DE89, few soaps, few blades n that's it. Now we own too mny, I can shave 14d or more using another razor/blade/soap/brush ea day. Sure there're differences, but more marginal than justifying such investments. Guess we call it 'hobby'. On my way to collect my '3one6', what to do... Enjoy yr sunny Scottish weekend, St. Andrews sure looking beautifull, like Dundee. Achim+
You should have Chris come and do a shave video from your bathroom just to mess with peoples minds 😆🤣
Ha ha! Good idea. 😀👍
For a new wet shavers what specifics are you looking for in a blade? What is the feel you look for?
Firstly I look for how smooth it feels when its cutting through the stubble. It takes abit of time to know what it feels like and the best way to learn is to try as many different types of blades as possible. You'll get to know when a blade feels smooth or how some blades are sharper than others. Stick with it. All the best. Kevy 😀
A chauffeur that honks the horn? He needs to spend some time with Carson downstairs for more training.
I asked him to honk the horn when the eggs were cooked. 😂😀👍
What a lovely random act of kindness you received.
Unbelievable! So kind 😀
The OX players the guitar now since he lost his horn
Scotsmen always have the horn! 😂😬👍
Subscribed 😊😀👍🏼
Thanks Chris 😀👍
Rasoio interessante
Be VERY careful with those ‘international’ signs, Kevy. In Bulgaria, Albania, and (Northern) Macedonia a headshake means yes, and nodding means no.
Ha ha! I'll need to remember that if I ever visit Bulgaria, Albania or Northern Macedonia. I don't want to upset the locals! 😂 Cheers. Kevy 👍
If you had a microscope you could see how blades and all metal breaks down after time...ESP razor blades...some things perform better with age...cheese. Wine. Wiskey......women with a lot of money...lol.....Razor blades not so much...nice razor...Needs different blade...
Paws up Riley...
B=1981
I happen to like your nonsense.
Thanks! At least one person does then! Lol! Kevy 😀👍