I love the fact that Phoenix has the CK6 in "Scentless". They are also a top-notch fragrance house, and they offer after shave in all their signature scents. I'm a fragrance junkie, so I like to put on my EDT of the day/night after all my grooming. Anyone who hasn't visited their site, needs to go there now.
Hey Mark, I picked up the same date code (J3) today at an antique store in Canada. It's cleaned up really well, and I can't wait to try my first shave with it. It was mislabelled as a 1959 Fatboy, but I honestly don't care. A great, unexpected find, and now a treasure in my growing DE collection.
That’s a beautiful razor! Looks brand new. I actually got the same razor from eBay a few months ago. I didn’t know anything about vintage but everyone raved about the old Gillette’s. Didn’t take long to see what a quality razor it is. As a newbie, just holding it and feeling the weight was impressive. Love using it! The Gillette Silver Blue is the one blade that always makes the doors stick a bit but it’s not really an issue. Great blade.
Wow! What a beautiful razor. It would be my father's birth-year razor. Would love to get him one and introduce him to the way his father used to shave (and the way I shave!) Great review as always, Mark!
Great video Mark! My dad has the exact same j3 as in your video. I love it and it will be my number one sentimental and probably number one adjustable. Thank God my dad is still around and doing well so I hope it doesn't get passed to me anytime soon. It's all in original condition and thank you for Chris's info. Your razor is absolutely GORGEOUS!
Thanks, Mel. Yes, thse razors are great! made very well and will last for generations. Chris did a superlative job. It sounds like your dad has taken very good care of his razors .
Inherited 2. One shiny and one black handle. Was using a slant but the top fell in the toilet! Works great. A shark super chrome, stick of Arko, and good to go!
Hey mark I just bought off eBay a 1964 Gillette Slim. It’s cool because that’s the year of my birth! The mine still looks good, not new though. However I have a 1959 Fat Boy coming that may need some work. However I don’t really mind the fact it looks used and looks it’s age. The one you have does look amazing!
Hi Mark- Great shave and razor re-review; thank you! The razor looks great; fantastic re-plating! Take care in the snow. Be safe and well. All the best, Mark.
Beautiful shave Mark! The restored slim is gorgeous, with the new nickel plated surface that made the shave even smoother and the quarter turn really locked the blade as it should and prevented any blade chatter.
Good morning Mark, my Gillette slim adjustable is from 1963 like I'm 😉If I had to pick a razor to take with my on a lonely and forlorn island it would probably the Slim. Stay warm, safe and healthy, greetings across the big pond 🪒💈🧼
Great vid Mark 👍 I love my slims. Probably my best choice of razor. It truly is amazing the joy and satisfaction a razor of this caliber can bring - which is very evident in Your video. I believe that if a razor is looked after properly and stored properly, it will last indefinitely. Good health to You and Yours Mark 👍
Well-done, as usual, Mark. Some folks wrongly adjust by not releasing the tension from bottom knob and not opening the 'doors' , which will eventually damage the mechanism...it will take a long time, but it will happen. Egészségére!
Thanks, THG.:) We'v talk about how to adjust these razors on the Monday Morning Mailbag. Always good to review especially for those who have newly acquired one of these razors. So thanks for confirming. Köszönöm!
Hey Mark! (Didn’t mean to comment so many times, but sometimes I comment as I see/hear things instead of saving them up! 😂) With regards to the no slip grip not fitting your smaller alum block anymore...I have found that the rubber bands at the grocery store that are used to bundle broccoli or asparagus come in perfectly handy for this! I have a smaller alum block to begin with (Dr. John’s from Amazon) and it worked great for that. Maybe give that a try for the one that has worn down from use!
Great shave with a beautifully restored Gillette Slim. That VB razor/brush stand is my favorite. Now all I need to find is a decent Slim or FatBoy for replating.
Great looking restore and shave! I have three slims: H1, I1 and a J3 like yours! All in great shape and for $12 each from an antique store! I have two fat boys and I admit I prefer my slims over the Fatboys. The head geometry, slimmer handle are just more comfortable and the shave is effortless . All my slims shave great and I have no desire to buy any more razors (well we’ll see!)
Great vid Mark 👍 I love my slims. It really is amazing what joy and satisfaction a razor of this caliber can bring - as is very evident by You in this video. Beautiful looking job on the razor. I believe that if a razor is looked-after properly and stored properly, it will last indefinitely. Good health to You and Yours Mark 👍
Thanks, John.:) The razor is an absolute delight! I'm so happy to finally have the 1/4 mechanism cleaned and working properly.:) Simply adds to the enjoyment.:)
Nice! I just bought slot of WetShaving stuff including a replated Gillette “NEW” Short Comb with a mirror Nickel finish, and a Gillette Rocket made in England also a few soaps and what not
@@MarkSzorady No worries! IAMCDB has been having the same issue. It was a crack about the volume of soap you used - enough to shear a sheep! Also my SOTD: Gem Micro-matic Clog-Pruf and Stainless GEM blade, Sterling Coniferous. 2 pass BBS, which no DE I've used can do. No post-shave for me, otherwise irritation and/or acne result; just warm water followed by cold water.
@@MarkSzorady Good idea, as a proactive measure. It's caused some channels headaches (commenters upset because they feel like their comments were deleted by the channel, when it was really a UA-cam glitch). Happens to comments even if they have no material banned by YT, and seems random regarding users it affects.
Nice shave! Beautiful razor! I just ordered mine a week ago its the same 1964 Gillette Razor only a J1 slim version, Its in excellent condition, not sure if I should get it replated... really enjoying this hobby!
My birthday razor is a G1, so no Slims for that quarter. I do have a nice G1 Fatboy with an original case. However, I prefer the Slim. My daily razor is an H1.
My slim Adjustable is in fantastic condition but the balance is a little off, it doesn’t really matter because once you do the quarter turn it corrects it automatically, if still like to get it fixed though. How much does he charge?
I own a D4 1958 Fat boy and i must say I am in love with the feeling after a shave No Bs ! .Also I get No Irritation burn feelings on my face with a 100% BBS when done.What works for my face are as numbered Starting @ #7 Going Downward then #4 Cross gain/and upward then to 1 to clean up BOOM ! BBS Feeling All day Long and Coming from a strait shaver DAM This Fat Boy Feels better to me while shaving and the Finnish face feeling is just amazing 👍
I think that the bright nickel plating is actually superior to the original Gillette matte nickel finish. It is shinier, and should be slicker on the face. If I ever do pull the trigger on a brass Karve CB razor, I would be tempted to send it off for this bright nickel plating service. What was the turnaround time for your razor replate? The kind of stickiness or gumminess you were experiencing with your slim adjustable can be caused by the accumulation of soap scum in the mechanism. Ultrasonic cleaning usually frees this up. That is the process that Chris Evatt uses. His service is very highly regarded in the forums. I have never read of anyone having any considerations with his services. He has been at this for many years, and he deals only in the volume that he is able to handle. I don't think I would ever part with my Gillette Slim Adjustable; though I am now spending time with a British made Gillette Aristocrat Junior, which is pretty special in it's own right.
Hi, FirstName Ivermectin. I sent the razor on January 18, 2021 nd it arrived in my Mailbox on February 11, 2021. While in process, Chris sent me photos updating me as to the status of the razor while it was being replated. And thanks so much for confirming how wonderful Chris' replating service is. I'm certainly sending him another razor or two.:)
Where is the link in the description to the guy you had your razor sent to? Still yet to see you do a shave with the 1948-1950 Gillette Super Speed razor.
Link is the second sentence in description. I don't think it became embedded. But it's RazorPlate.com. www.razorplate.com. I'll correct so it becomes clickable.
I have a 1962 gillette slim adjustable...however, I am debating whether to get it replated or just get a tune up on it..There is something that looks cool about an old looking razor with patina but at same time they look cool replated...decisions decisions
Alex, the main reason I decided to have this replated was due to a deep-cleaning as part of the process. The twist-lock mechanism was troublesome. The deep-cleaning solved the issue and the replated razor looks great!:) Really beautiful!:) I have a Fatboy that has a lazy door and could use a bit of a tune-up. But, along the lines of your thinking, I feel that that lazy door is part of its charm.:)
@@MarkSzorady That makes sense. I will probably just have my razor get a tune up service through razor emporium. For me, there is just something cool about the patina of an old razor and the years it took to get to that patina. Anyways, good video mark!
@@alexangel8284 here's some information I received form Chris Evat regarding the mechanics of the Slim, etc. This is one of the reasons why I opted for a deep-cleaning and re-plating of my Slim rather than having it taken apart and physically cleaned. The deep cleaning (done with equipment that Chris has) flushed out all the gunk and build-up without ever having to take things apart. ====== There are a lot of guys that will take apart a Slim. It is not rocket science, It is done frequently. It is a process, however, by which many Slims have been ruined by failed attempts. The removal process involves the crimped retainer cap being pushed downward on the rod (deeper into the handle of the razor). Doing so will "widen" the cap enough to allow it to fit over the end of the rod and be removed. This is generally done with a small socket (as would be used with a ratchet to remove bolts), The razor is secured with the TTO-end facing up. The small socket is placed onto the crimped retainer cap. The socket is given a tap by a hammer to force it downward on the rod (to widen it). The crimped retainer cap has then been "widened" enough to be removed from the rod. There are a couple of issues that must be managed during the removal process:
1) The crimped retainer cap must not be disfigured or damaged by the blunt force put upon it during the procedure. It must be re-used, because there are no available replacement retainer caps (unless another Slim serves as a parts donor). 2) There is a spring (under tension) that is secured on the rod by the crimped retainer cap. Care must be taken to prevent the spring from rebounding and launching the "widened" retainer cap across the room (with the spring sometimes following). Once these two steps are completed, the crimped retainer cap is off and the TTO-rod and door assembly can be removed from the razor. This makes the interior area of the handle open for manual cleaning. The TTO rod can also be cleaned of anything that has built-up on it. This process does NOT, however, open up the adjustment mechanism. That is a completely different (and more advanced topic) that requires that the head of the razor be removed from the shaft of the handle. The adjustment mechanism and the head of the razor are "press-fit" into the handle. If disassembly is to go to that degree, after these components have been removed from the handle they must be "pressed" back in-place when reassembling the razor. This is typically done with a vice. When reinstalling the crimped retainer cap, the razor is, again, secured with the TTO-end facing up. The spring is placed back in-place on the rod. Then the crimped retainer cap is placed on the rod. The "widened" crimped retainer cap is too loose to hold anything in-place at this point, so it must be re-crimped. Most guys will use needle nose pliers to re-crimp the retainer cap. This process involves forcing the crimped retainer cap downward enough to compress the spring and to get the retainer cap in the proper location so that it can be re-crimped. The crimped retainer cap was originally crimped on four sides. In order to be as secure as it was originally, it must be re-crimped in the same manner. Remember that this crimped fitting must be put back in place such that it is tight enough and secure enough to withstand the force of the compressed spring that is below it. There is ALWAYS tension on this spring - even when the razor doors are open. When the razor doors are closed and the TTO is turned tight enough to "set" the final 1/4-turn, there is substantial tension on the spring. If the crimped retainer cap is not adequately re-crimped, it will not be able to withstand the force. The retainer cap will fly off and the razor comes apart. The challenges that must be managed during the installation process: 1) The crimped retainer cap must not have been damaged during the disassembly process and also must not be damaged while being re-crimped. 2) The tension of the spring must be overcome while the re-crimping is being done. Basically, the spring is trying to push-off the retainer cap while it is being re-crimped. A slip-up can result in the cap and spring launching across the room. 3) One must be able to adequately re-crimp the cap in a manner that mimics what Gillette originally did. Anything less than proper re-crimping on all four sides will result in less than stable and less than dependable conditions. It is easy to see why the earlier Fat Boy (generally D thru mid-F date codes) threaded-on retainer cap was the cat's meow! The threaded-on retainer cap had slots to insert a tool and the cap simply "unthreaded" from the rod. This allowed for easy disassembly for routine cleaning, servicing and such. Unfortunately, the later versions of the Fatty received the crimped-retainer cap (cost-saving measure for Gillette) and ALL the Slims had the crimped-retainer cap. Hopefully, this information will flesh-out the details and provide a better understanding of the downfalls of the crimped-on retainer cap situation.
I was about to make the same Clubman comment, but see it’s been covered. Might be on Amazon? How many of the different Clubman scents do you have? I know there’s a ton that are available that we don’t see out in the wild all that often. And I love the call out to not scooping so much PAA soap this time!!! 😂😂🤣
Thanks, The Scentsless Shaver.:) Appreciate the kind words.:) I have, I think, three Clubman after shaves...Clubman Pinaud, Whiskey Woods, and Virgin Island Bay Rum. I need to try a few more, though. I thinkClassic Vanilla will be next.:) And yes, trying to not scoop too much.:):) LOL!:)
For future reference, I use the date code guide on Razor Emporium's website. As long as you have an idea of what razor you're holding, you're good to go!!
I love the fact that Phoenix has the CK6 in "Scentless". They are also a top-notch fragrance house, and they offer after shave in all their signature scents. I'm a fragrance junkie, so I like to put on my EDT of the day/night after all my grooming.
Anyone who hasn't visited their site, needs to go there now.
Hey Mark,
I picked up the same date code (J3) today at an antique store in Canada. It's cleaned up really well, and I can't wait to try my first shave with it. It was mislabelled as a 1959 Fatboy, but I honestly don't care. A great, unexpected find, and now a treasure in my growing DE collection.
That’s a beautiful razor! Looks brand new.
I actually got the same razor from eBay a few months ago. I didn’t know anything about vintage but everyone raved about the old Gillette’s. Didn’t take long to see what a quality razor it is. As a newbie, just holding it and feeling the weight was impressive. Love using it! The Gillette Silver Blue is the one blade that always makes the doors stick a bit but it’s not really an issue. Great blade.
Wow! What a beautiful razor. It would be my father's birth-year razor. Would love to get him one and introduce him to the way his father used to shave (and the way I shave!) Great review as always, Mark!
Great video Mark! My dad has the exact same j3 as in your video. I love it and it will be my number one sentimental and probably number one adjustable. Thank God my dad is still around and doing well so I hope it doesn't get passed to me anytime soon. It's all in original condition and thank you for Chris's info. Your razor is absolutely GORGEOUS!
Thanks, Mel. Yes, thse razors are great! made very well and will last for generations. Chris did a superlative job. It sounds like your dad has taken very good care of his razors .
Inherited 2. One shiny and one black handle. Was using a slant but the top fell in the toilet! Works great. A shark super chrome, stick of Arko, and good to go!
Hey mark I just bought off eBay a 1964 Gillette Slim. It’s cool because that’s the year of my birth! The mine still looks good, not new though. However I have a 1959 Fat Boy coming that may need some work. However I don’t really mind the fact it looks used and looks it’s age. The one you have does look amazing!
Unbelievable American built, with an infinite lifetime for sure , just find a gold one and ordered it so excited
Clubman has a vanilla aftershave. I recently got a bottle and I like it a lot.
Had it been the shelf (and this local drug store stocks Clubman), I would've picked it up.:)
Amazing bro! Beautiful done getting the razor restored. :) Amazing piece of history
Thanks, Tito Forest Shittaker Perez.:) Yes, agree. Wonderful piece of history.:)
Hi Mark- Great shave and razor re-review; thank you! The razor looks great; fantastic re-plating! Take care in the snow. Be safe and well. All the best, Mark.
Beautiful shave Mark! The restored slim is gorgeous, with the new nickel plated surface that made the shave even smoother and the quarter turn really locked the blade as it should and prevented any blade chatter.
Yes, I do believe the new nickel plating makes it smoother.:) And yes, the 1/4 turn really locks things down.:)
Hahaha timing couldn’t have been better!! 😂😂 You say how good the shave was and then the drain “burps”! 😂 always nice to enjoy the shave!!
Hi Mark it came out awesome 👏 glad you’re happy. Chris does beautiful work.
Thanks, Jerry! Agree, Chris did an awesome job! Thanks for recommending.:)
I have a 1962 Slim Adjustable that could use this. What does the pricing look like and who does the work? Thank you.
@@nickcase2635 Chris Evatt at razorplate.com does the work. The price for mine was $55.00 plus shipping. :)
Good morning Mark, my Gillette slim adjustable is from 1963 like I'm 😉If I had to pick a razor to take with my on a lonely and forlorn island it would probably the Slim.
Stay warm, safe and healthy, greetings across the big pond 🪒💈🧼
Michael, I agree.:0 With all the razors I have, the Slim would definitely be in the Island group.:)
Great vid Mark 👍
I love my slims. Probably my best choice of razor. It truly is amazing the joy and satisfaction a razor of this caliber can bring - which is very evident in Your video. I believe that if a razor is looked after properly and stored properly, it will last indefinitely.
Good health to You and Yours Mark 👍
Well-done, as usual, Mark. Some folks wrongly adjust by not releasing the tension from bottom knob and not opening the 'doors' , which will eventually damage the mechanism...it will take a long time, but it will happen. Egészségére!
Thanks, THG.:) We'v talk about how to adjust these razors on the Monday Morning Mailbag. Always good to review especially for those who have newly acquired one of these razors. So thanks for confirming. Köszönöm!
Hey Mark!
(Didn’t mean to comment so many times, but sometimes I comment as I see/hear things instead of saving them up! 😂)
With regards to the no slip grip not fitting your smaller alum block anymore...I have found that the rubber bands at the grocery store that are used to bundle broccoli or asparagus come in perfectly handy for this! I have a smaller alum block to begin with (Dr. John’s from Amazon) and it worked great for that. Maybe give that a try for the one that has worn down from use!
Great shave with a beautifully restored Gillette Slim. That VB razor/brush stand is my favorite. Now all I need to find is a decent Slim or FatBoy for replating.
Very nice refurb job.
I got to get that Nivea! That razor looks superb, great shave, great video Mark!
Thanks, Jason.:) The Nivea Vanilla & bourbon was a nice find.:)
Great shave, Mark! The plating job looks excellent, hope you enjoy that razor for a long time! ✌
Great looking restore and shave! I have three slims: H1, I1 and a J3 like yours! All in great shape and for $12 each from an antique store! I have two fat boys and I admit I prefer my slims over the Fatboys. The head geometry, slimmer handle are just more comfortable and the shave is effortless . All my slims shave great and I have no desire to buy any more razors (well we’ll see!)
Ciao Mark,i rasoi vintage gillette sono i migliori pezzi da collezione, veramente belli! ottima rasatura!🪒🧡
Massimo, agree.:) Every wet shaver should have least one Vintage Gillette razor in their collection.:)
Great vid Mark 👍
I love my slims. It really is amazing what joy and satisfaction a razor of this caliber can bring - as is very evident by You in this video. Beautiful looking job on the razor. I believe that if a razor is looked-after properly and stored properly, it will last indefinitely.
Good health to You and Yours Mark 👍
Thanks, John.:) The razor is an absolute delight! I'm so happy to finally have the 1/4 mechanism cleaned and working properly.:) Simply adds to the enjoyment.:)
Nice! I just bought slot of WetShaving stuff including a replated Gillette “NEW” Short Comb with a mirror Nickel finish, and a Gillette Rocket made in England also a few soaps and what not
Mike, those razors sound awesome!:) Great shaves ahead!:)
That's a glorious re-plate, Mark!
Aaron, got an email showing your comment for the Sunday Shave video. yet, I cannot find it. Apologies.
@@MarkSzorady No worries! IAMCDB has been having the same issue.
It was a crack about the volume of soap you used - enough to shear a sheep!
Also my SOTD: Gem Micro-matic Clog-Pruf and Stainless GEM blade, Sterling Coniferous. 2 pass BBS, which no DE I've used can do. No post-shave for me, otherwise irritation and/or acne result; just warm water followed by cold water.
@@zekehall Thanks.:) I got the comment in email, it just didn't' post in comments area. I put the comment on the list for possible MMMB topics.:)
@@MarkSzorady Good idea, as a proactive measure. It's caused some channels headaches (commenters upset because they feel like their comments were deleted by the channel, when it was really a UA-cam glitch). Happens to comments even if they have no material banned by YT, and seems random regarding users it affects.
@@zekehall thask for the insight and background info on this.:)
Nice shave! Beautiful razor! I just ordered mine a week ago its the same 1964 Gillette Razor only a J1 slim version, Its in excellent condition, not sure if I should get it replated... really enjoying this hobby!
Marvellous razor!!!
I have a K1. It's just awesome!!
Stay Safe
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Thanks, Sig.:) Nice! 1965!
@@MarkSzorady 🤙
nice razor and shave !!
My birthday razor is a G1, so no Slims for that quarter. I do have a nice G1 Fatboy with an original case. However, I prefer the Slim. My daily razor is an H1.
My slim Adjustable is in fantastic condition but the balance is a little off, it doesn’t really matter because once you do the quarter turn it corrects it automatically, if still like to get it fixed though. How much does he charge?
I own a D4 1958 Fat boy and i must say I am in love with the feeling after a shave No Bs ! .Also I get No Irritation burn feelings on my face with a 100% BBS when done.What works for my face are as numbered Starting @ #7 Going Downward then #4 Cross gain/and upward then to 1 to clean up BOOM ! BBS Feeling All day Long and Coming from a strait shaver DAM This Fat Boy Feels better to me while shaving and the Finnish face feeling is just amazing 👍
I think that the bright nickel plating is actually superior to the original Gillette matte nickel finish. It is shinier, and should be slicker on the face.
If I ever do pull the trigger on a brass Karve CB razor, I would be tempted to send it off for this bright nickel plating service. What was the turnaround time for your razor replate?
The kind of stickiness or gumminess you were experiencing with your slim adjustable can be caused by the accumulation of soap scum in the mechanism. Ultrasonic cleaning usually frees this up. That is the process that Chris Evatt uses. His service is very highly regarded in the forums. I have never read of anyone having any considerations with his services. He has been at this for many years, and he deals only in the volume that he is able to handle.
I don't think I would ever part with my Gillette Slim Adjustable; though I am now spending time with a British made Gillette Aristocrat Junior, which is pretty special in it's own right.
Hi, FirstName Ivermectin. I sent the razor on January 18, 2021 nd it arrived in my Mailbox on February 11, 2021. While in process, Chris sent me photos updating me as to the status of the razor while it was being replated. And thanks so much for confirming how wonderful Chris' replating service is. I'm certainly sending him another razor or two.:)
What kind of finish did you choose?
he chose nickel, mentioned in the vid.
@@germanshepherd13 thanks for that ... I must have missed that part while working:-) i am considering the same now for my Fatboy
I have the same razor and thinking about replating as well. How long did it take
Where is the link in the description to the guy you had your razor sent to?
Still yet to see you do a shave with the 1948-1950 Gillette Super Speed razor.
Link is the second sentence in description. I don't think it became embedded. But it's RazorPlate.com. www.razorplate.com. I'll correct so it becomes clickable.
I have a 1962 gillette slim adjustable...however, I am debating whether to get it replated or just get a tune up on it..There is something that looks cool about an old looking razor with patina but at same time they look cool replated...decisions decisions
Alex, the main reason I decided to have this replated was due to a deep-cleaning as part of the process. The twist-lock mechanism was troublesome. The deep-cleaning solved the issue and the replated razor looks great!:) Really beautiful!:) I have a Fatboy that has a lazy door and could use a bit of a tune-up. But, along the lines of your thinking, I feel that that lazy door is part of its charm.:)
@@MarkSzorady That makes sense. I will probably just have my razor get a tune up service through razor emporium. For me, there is just something cool about the patina of an old razor and the years it took to get to that patina. Anyways, good video mark!
@@alexangel8284my pleasure.
@@alexangel8284 here's some information I received form Chris Evat regarding the mechanics of the Slim, etc. This is one of the reasons why I opted for a deep-cleaning and re-plating of my Slim rather than having it taken apart and physically cleaned. The deep cleaning (done with equipment that Chris has) flushed out all the gunk and build-up without ever having to take things apart.
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There are a lot of guys that will take apart a Slim. It is not rocket science, It is done frequently. It is a process, however, by which many Slims have been ruined by failed attempts.
The removal process involves the crimped retainer cap being pushed downward on the rod (deeper into the handle of the razor). Doing so will "widen" the cap enough to allow it to fit over the end of the rod and be removed. This is generally done with a small socket (as would be used with a ratchet to remove bolts), The razor is secured with the TTO-end facing up. The small socket is placed onto the crimped retainer cap. The socket is given a tap by a hammer to force it downward on the rod (to widen it). The crimped retainer cap has then been "widened" enough to be removed from the rod.
There are a couple of issues that must be managed during the removal process:
1) The crimped retainer cap must not be disfigured or damaged by the blunt force put upon it during the procedure. It must be re-used, because there are no available replacement retainer caps (unless another Slim serves as a parts donor).
2) There is a spring (under tension) that is secured on the rod by the crimped retainer cap. Care must be taken to prevent the spring from rebounding and launching the "widened" retainer cap across the room (with the spring sometimes following).
Once these two steps are completed, the crimped retainer cap is off and the TTO-rod and door assembly can be removed from the razor. This makes the interior area of the handle open for manual cleaning. The TTO rod can also be cleaned of anything that has built-up on it. This process does NOT, however, open up the adjustment mechanism. That is a completely different (and more advanced topic) that requires that the head of the razor be removed from the shaft of the handle. The adjustment mechanism and the head of the razor are "press-fit" into the handle. If disassembly is to go to that degree, after these components have been removed from the handle they must be "pressed" back in-place when reassembling the razor. This is typically done with a vice.
When reinstalling the crimped retainer cap, the razor is, again, secured with the TTO-end facing up. The spring is placed back in-place on the rod. Then the crimped retainer cap is placed on the rod. The "widened" crimped retainer cap is too loose to hold anything in-place at this point, so it must be re-crimped. Most guys will use needle nose pliers to re-crimp the retainer cap. This process involves forcing the crimped retainer cap downward enough to compress the spring and to get the retainer cap in the proper location so that it can be re-crimped. The crimped retainer cap was originally crimped on four sides. In order to be as secure as it was originally, it must be re-crimped in the same manner. Remember that this crimped fitting must be put back in place such that it is tight enough and secure enough to withstand the force of the compressed spring that is below it. There is ALWAYS tension on this spring - even when the razor doors are open. When the razor doors are closed and the TTO is turned tight enough to "set" the final 1/4-turn, there is substantial tension on the spring. If the crimped retainer cap is not adequately re-crimped, it will not be able to withstand the force. The retainer cap will fly off and the razor comes apart.
The challenges that must be managed during the installation process:
1) The crimped retainer cap must not have been damaged during the disassembly process and also must not be damaged while being re-crimped.
2) The tension of the spring must be overcome while the re-crimping is being done. Basically, the spring is trying to push-off the retainer cap while it is being re-crimped. A slip-up can result in the cap and spring launching across the room.
3) One must be able to adequately re-crimp the cap in a manner that mimics what Gillette originally did. Anything less than proper re-crimping on all four sides will result in less than stable and less than dependable conditions.
It is easy to see why the earlier Fat Boy (generally D thru mid-F date codes) threaded-on retainer cap was the cat's meow! The threaded-on retainer cap had slots to insert a tool and the cap simply "unthreaded" from the rod. This allowed for easy disassembly for routine cleaning, servicing and such. Unfortunately, the later versions of the Fatty received the crimped-retainer cap (cost-saving measure for Gillette) and ALL the Slims had the crimped-retainer cap.
Hopefully, this information will flesh-out the details and provide a better understanding of the downfalls of the crimped-on retainer cap situation.
I was about to make the same Clubman comment, but see it’s been covered. Might be on Amazon? How many of the different Clubman scents do you have? I know there’s a ton that are available that we don’t see out in the wild all that often.
And I love the call out to not scooping so much PAA soap this time!!! 😂😂🤣
Thanks, The Scentsless Shaver.:) Appreciate the kind words.:) I have, I think, three Clubman after shaves...Clubman Pinaud, Whiskey Woods, and Virgin Island Bay Rum. I need to try a few more, though. I thinkClassic Vanilla will be next.:) And yes, trying to not scoop too much.:):) LOL!:)
Howe much resturation cast i m hawe one to restor
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I have a M2 Gillette Slim what year can that be?
Second 1/4 1967
That is a 1967, made in the second quarter (April, May, June) model.
For future reference, I use the date code guide on Razor Emporium's website. As long as you have an idea of what razor you're holding, you're good to go!!