King C. Gillette Safety Razor. First use and opinion. Fresh off the shelf at Walgreens.
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- Опубліковано 12 тра 2020
- Got an opportunity for the first time in my life, to walk into a local pharmacy and see a Gillette DE Safety Razor on the shelf for purchase. Gillette released The Heritage Safety Razor last year as an Amazon exclusive. This new King C. Gillette is a Walgreens Exclusive.
I’m hopefully optimistic that this is Gillette testing the waters to see how good their safety razors sell. Hopefully we see some new Gillette razors being manufactured again in the USA, even as Limited Editions. I’d love to see them bring back the Gillette Fatboy and Black Beauty.
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Razor - King C Gillette
Blade - King C Gillette
Aftershave - Jovan Musk
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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
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!👍👍
Hi Ken, I bought one of these today in Belgium. My first DE razor, I can’t believe how close the shave is compared to the cartridges. I also watched some of your instructional videos, thank you for inspiring me to go down the DE route! I’m hooked! Cheers
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!
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 💈
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!
Yet another great video, Ken. Always a pleasure tuning in. Peace.
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👍💈💈💈
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.
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!
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!
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!
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👍💈
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
Thanks for your time and effort Ken and thank you for the input. Definitely want to try this razor out especially with the hefty handle.
james hamm 👍💈💈
Thanks for another interesting and (very helpful) review.
Your photo collection in the background is amazing 👍.
Thank you👍💈
“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
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!
Greetings from across the pond Ken, been watching for a while and like how you're always honest and unbiased. Subscribed after watching this one. Keep up the awesome work buddy!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Benno Thank you very much👍👍💈💈💈
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
Haha "you smell like a 80s night club". That's funny!
4 The Love of The Shave 👍💈💈
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 👍
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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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👍💈
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!!
Great review Ken, I also share your enthusiasm seeing a Gillette branded razor on a shelve in a box store in the year 2020.
Galen Huff 👍💈💈💈
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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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👍💈💈
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.
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
That was awesome Ken! Thank you for showcasing this new razor from Gilette
Gnomeo Shaves 👍👍💈💈Thank you👍💈
Keep up the great videos and hope you continue to enjoy your shaves! Take care Ken. 👍👍
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.
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👍💈💈
Love your videos, you have helped me to get into wet shaving. Really appreciate the content. Just order one for myself to try.
Love your videos I’ve learned a lot about wet shaving just by watching you and a couple of other guys. My Walgreens doesn’t have any of those in stock at the moment but as soon as they do I’ll be grabbing one or two
Ted Oliver 👍👍💈
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.
Jovan is a classic. You can spot it in a crowd from a fair distance, even though a lot of musks smell the same!
Marc John 👍💈💈
Thanks for the video , they always make me smile.
Heath Huston 👍💈💈💈
Yes! Was waiting for this one. Thanks, Ken!
Josh 👍💈💈💈
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!
I started watching this video yesterday. Before it was over, I ordered the razor on Walgreens.com. I still haven't finished the video. 🤗
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.
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.
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👍💈
Great shave Ken..... thanks for the review..... great job
Milwaukee Dan Thank you very much Dan👍💈
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.
Edward Erfurt 👍👍💈💈
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
Mike Rose 👍💈💈
Hey Kensurfs, I bought it and tried it. I like it. Very similar to the heritage in shave quality. I like mild razors, so it's right up my alley. Thanks for all of your vids, I'm a big fan. Cheers!
Keep up the great videos, I really enjoy them.
James Morgan Thank you👍💈
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. 👍💈
You remind me of Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire haha. Great vid!
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👍💈
Hi Ken! I might have to put this on the list. Love the card test!
MeLLYMeL SHAVeS 👍👍💈💈💈
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.
FAT BOY CROWD FUNDING FINAL ua-cam.com/video/vedIDb6jdmc/v-deo.html
You'd catch hell for this comment on the shave forums, but I for one whole heartedly agree lol
"that clam shell, that nice fancy box" lol ;) I love it!
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Hey Ken what is that military card test? Interesting to know. Thanks and keep up the great videos!
Great shaving video. Stirling soaps are one of my favorite shaving soap companies.
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.
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?
Great review Ken and Jovan musk and polo green are 2 of my favorites 💈
MidwayShooter 👍💈💈💈
Ken,
Gorgeous razor.
Nice video. Thank you
Krish Thank you👍💈
By the way, Ken. Don't worry about the trolls. They ain't worth it.
DE Shave 👍👍👍💈💈
+ 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 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👍💈💈
Thanks Ken for reviewing this razor! They have them back in stock online on Walgreens wedsite! I ordered one and having it shipped free to the store near me! Thanks for your videos always!!
Jim G. 👍👍💈💈
@@kensurfs Just received the PAA Atomic Rocket shave brush and CaD starter kit!! Grest products? Are you able to do a review on that brush? It's price is $15.95. Fantastic brush in my opinion! Thanks!! I am a long time subscriber and I am happy to be so!!!!!
Awesome video , thanks for the knowledge
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.
No Walgreens in Canada,so i hope it shows up here one of these days.Cheers!
mapp47 👍👍💈💈💈
Walgreens has a website you can probably order from. I’m sure they’ll ship to Canada 👍🏼
Just gave you a sub, I’ve just started shaving with the old traditional razor and love it. Keep up the great videos
Ps my wife is from Durham near Newcastle
Paul
Great video Ken thanks a lot enjoyed it stay safe
Sean Arter Stay Safe 👍💈
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 ?
Walgreens is sold out, just checked, So Ken maybe there will be more and better
This is a very exciting development and I can’t wait to try and get my hands on one!
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Awesome shave as always, Ken! I will have to buy this one. I prefer the long-handled DE’s.
Dan Spencer Thanks Dan👍💈
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👍💈
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👍💈💈
Great shave 🪒 video !
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.
Jeffrey Ramsower 👍💈💈💈
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👍💈
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.
Really like your shaving DEN, thanks 👍
Another great video ..you are the one that got me into DE shaving👍💈
jason smith Thank you Jason👍💈
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
Marion the Barbarian 👍💈💈
..Ken is always first!!...
ignore haters...you're a first class gentleman Ken
Thank you very much👍💈💈
Great review Ken. Just curious as to what that Bulldog is with UK flag on him on the second shelf behind you. Very cool looking.
Thank you for an excellent review 👌
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
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.
Rood67 👍👍
Im getting one
Looks interesting, hope it comes to Canada. Be well Ken , love the videos as usual .
John Johnston 👍👍💈💈
Thanks for the review Ken. Not bad for the price.
fiji73 👍💈💈💈
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. 😀
Stephen Davidson lol👍👍💈💈💈
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
Nice Razor Ken. Great shave.
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Great review, Ken!
Aaron Hall Thank you👍💈💈
That head looks so similar to a Muhle R89 head 😂😂😂
Alin Ciocan 👍👍
@@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.
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.
I’m definitely getting one if they come to the UK. Great video Ken. 👍🏻💈
David Thornton 👍👍💈💈🇬🇧🇬🇧
Nice video. Can i ask you something? Does the head of that new Gillette DE reminds you the geometry of the Edwin Jagger 316? I ask you because you have both of them... Thank you!
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.
Great shaving with that Gillette, thanks, Ken!
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My local Walgreens has about 6 more of these on the shelf . I bought me and my 2 sons 1 also . We love it .
Chin up Ken. Don’t let the haters get to you.
iain auld 👍👍💈💈💈
Great Video Ken, please tell me your opinion of the aggressive level compared to say the Rockwell and i know you go for 3 on the Rockwell, where or what number would you say this Gillette razor equates to ?