1968 Gillette Knack TTO Razor and TFS Arancio Amaro Shave Soap. A Saturday Night Shave.

[@alexdeleon7135]

Well done, Ken. Tcheon Fung Sing is one of my favorites. Luxurious lather, and performance, at a bargain price. The Knack is still crazy after all these years.

[@kensurfs]

Alex De Leon Thanks Alex. I have a few more TFS soaps to try👍👍

[@paritushdutt8868]

That's a FINE shave Ken... Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it. Cheers from Malaysia

[@kensurfs]

Paritush Dutt Greetings Paritush, thanks for watching👍👍💈💈

[@seandoherty9820]

The Gillette Knack is one of the most underappreciated DE razors IMHO. It's the razor I recommend to anyone who's just beginning their transition from cartridge shaving to wet shaving.

[@kensurfs]

Sean Doherty It really is a great razor👍👍💈💈

[@rayh520]

Ken, it seems like all of your vintage razors are in pristine condition...do you do a restoration on them before using in a video, or do you find them like that?

[@kensurfs]

I’ve only had one restored. It was my grandfather-in-laws

[@davidpackkard3354]

Excellent shave Ken! Thanks

[@kensurfs]

David Thank you👍👍💈💈

[@timomick912]

Another good video Ken and the products you that used looked they worked very well together.

[@kensurfs]

Tim Omick I think it was a great pairing👍👍💈💈

[@masterther4142]

That was my very first razor, or it was called Super Slimtwist, I think. Bought it in London in 1978 along with an Old Spice soap ( bowl, red lid and all ) and a Ever Ready boar brush. Went back to my hotel room just to slice up my face. Got the hang of using the razor, all without any video tutorials. Remember that razor to be quite mild. Used to not close it all the way just to get it to be alittle bit more agressive. Have lost the track of the gear long ago.

[@kensurfs]

Slaget vid Brännkyrka Same with me. I wish I had kept all of the gear used by my dad and I 👍👍

[@tyronequinntcell]

Great shave man! Cool golf ball! Enjoy dinner and golf tomorrow am - may the golf gods smile upon you lol… Slainte! Tyrone

[@kensurfs]

Tyrone Quinn Thank you sir 👍👍💈💈

[@samlincicome4904]

I still have my 1977 Atra and keep it in my rotation. The Atra and my 1960 Fatboy are always on display in my shave area.

[@martevansdrums]

I just sent my 1971 English Knack off to Razor Emporium for a tune-up as the doors aren't exactly aligned. Can't wait to use it!

[@toddf9321]

Happy Sunday Ken! I missed two eBay auctions by mere minute myself since Friday. I love to bid in the last 15 seconds...most bidders don't react fast enough. However, you can get caught yourself if you don't bid high enough. Lots of fun...and addictive. I found a Knack razor at an estate sale. Dirt cheap...but I sold it to a vendor...now I wish I would have shaved once just to try. I sense you like to feel the aftershave burn...I had some of that Captain's Choice Cat of Nine Tail...I could feel the sting and then I got first degree burn...so you can say "Feel the burn" motto is real. Take care.

[@kensurfs]

Todd F Thank you Todd and happy sunday👍👍

[@sleezz5081]

I'm a huge fan, keep up the great work ma man!

[@kensurfs]

IAmJacob Thank you for watching, I appreciate the support👍👍💈💈

[@horseglu]

I have boar brushes and a few badgers but I’m looking for a high quality synthetic brush I can use all the time. I love a good backbone without a tall loft. I need to keep It under $40.00. Can you help?

[@kensurfs]

I like the DSCosmetics that’s why I have my KENSURFS brush with them

[@MrUlski]

Hi Ken . So how was that soap? how strong / nice is the scent? how did it feel post shave? and how do you feel it compares to other soaps? is it average or a bit below or above?

[@kensurfs]

MrUlski The smell is not super strong, thick like a TOBS soap. Super smooth and skin really kept soft after use👍💈

[@marcbagwell6109]

Big question... do you prefer the vintage razors or your futur? I've always shaved with vintage, but friends are telling me that I need to go futur. Would like some feedback before I invest.

[@kensurfs]

Marc Bagwell I just sold my futur. I didn't like it as much as vintage or Merkur 34C

[@marcbagwell6109]

Thank you for the feedback. I guess some of us simply prefer an old time shave. I just had one of my Gillette fat boys re-plated in Rhodium. It's beautiful. It's 56 years old and still shaves as good as the day it was made. Gillette really knew how to make a razor back in the day.

[@kensurfs]

Marc Bagwell I found the head of the Futur too big to shave under my nose, above my lip. I kept missing part of the mustache

[@tjmati5204]

Hey Ken, nice vid as always. Keep up the good shaves!

[@kensurfs]

TJ Mati Thank you👍

[@kensurfs]

TJ Mati 👍👍

[@juliovelazquez2257]

found a knack on ebay for $20 and looks like its in good condition, do you think i should pull the trigger ken?

[@tchip7735]

That made a fantastic looking lather!

[@kensurfs]

T Chip It did well👍👍💈💈

[@burkebair]

Hey Ken, I too have an 830 brush. I love it, but have nothing to compair it to because I've never had the desire to get another brush. Are badger and syn brushes worth the money and how do they differ? Not sure if you've done a video explaining your likes between the different types of brushes. If not, it would love to hear what you have to say. I enjoy the polsilver blades as well. Keep the vids coming!

[@blank5210]

I would highly recommend that you try the Sotto Zero Forte soap from TSF. Very nice menthol/citrus combo

[@parmargurdeep3617]

Good shave sir

[@kensurfs]

parmar gurdeep Thank you 👍👍

[@joshmclain3411]

great video ken enjoy the rest of you're weekend buddy have a good week coming up

[@kensurfs]

Joshua Mclain Thank you👍👍💈💈

[@WolfRanger2008]

I have a Knack and it really does a wonderful job. I was able to get it for next to nothing in a straight purchase(no bidding war stress)and mine has the little silver bottom tip too!. :D

[@kensurfs]

WolfRanger2008 Very cool. My dad used a made in England Knack 👍👍💈💈

[@jordanrosas7191]

Gotta love Fine aftershave!

[@kensurfs]

Jordan Rosas They have great products for sure👍👍💈💈

[@minty448]

Hi Ken,greetings from Scotland,have you ever tried a Eclipse red ring razor from Sheffield,England.Its a superb shave.regards.Iain.

[@kensurfs]

minty448 I will have to take a look at one, thanks👍👍💈💈

[@jeremyvuozzo9677]

Great video and thanks for posting. Have you ever throes the green tobacco soap by tcheon fung sing? It's very nice.

[@kensurfs]

Jeremy Vuozzo Not yet but I have a few other soaps from him I plan on trying soon👍👍💈💈

[@d.w.sparks3655]

Nice shave and the soap looks gr8! I just sold my Gillette Knack a few weeks ago: I found it a bit too mild ;-) Now I only use one or two razors, both Merkur. My abs fav is the 47c: abs beautiful and made to be used wet! I also have an ATRA(somewhere in the 70's)and it's sterling silver from Reed&Barton. Used it alot in the day ;-) Enjoy your dinner!

[@kensurfs]

D. Sparks Those Silverplated ones are pretty cool👍👍

[@knightmare1015]

very nice shave. what did you think of the Polsilver blades?

[@kensurfs]

Stephen Davidson They actually shave very well👍👍💈💈

[@15743_Hertz]

I love my Knack. It's light, it glides and it doesn't clog like the multi blade razors that have cartridges that cost 5 bucks apiece. I'm using Indian made Gillette Wilkinson bonded blades that cost 10 cents each. It sucks that I can't bring them with me when I board a plane. Just wrap everyone up in bubble-wrap and let's get this over with already.

[@kensurfs]

15743 Hertz 👍👍💈

[@tonyjax8454]

Those winds Ken, do you call them santa anna's or something? I've heard it blows sand from the desert, And god help you if it gets in your eyes! 😀 anyway, when you coming to UK? any planned trips? 👍

[@kensurfs]

Tony Jax They are called the Santa Ana's. They blow all the crap from inland to the coast. Smog, dust, etc. I would love to come back to the home country, no immediate plans though👍👍

[@brianb.2894]

Hi Ken. Real nice shave razor and soap. Have you ever priced the blades for Gillette Sensor? A ten pack goes for around $26. Gonna have to pass on those. Take care .

[@kensurfs]

Brian B. Thanks Brian , the sensor was the cartridge razor I used the most back in the day 👍👍💈💈

[@jamespowell3712]

A good new razor could be the paa doc razor. Whatever the finish may be. Mild enough, versitle, cost an acceptable amount, and it looks cool as hell.

[@kensurfs]

Jimmy Shavesalot 👍👍

[@DismontDeSire]

New things to try, always exciting. It's nice when it turns out that both the soap and the razor work perfectly. You do not often see razors for a lady. But for understanding, it's interesting. Tried to read what is written on your T-shirt, but could not.)

[@kensurfs]

Dismont DeSire Lake Tahoe. "I think everybody is high in Lake Tahoe, 8000 feet"

[@pkj77]

yesterday and today windy as hell...shoes dont forget bags and what no

[@kensurfs]

pkj77 👍👍

[@wtre428476]

830..smo...boar brush....good when broken in properly..good blade makes a difference...have you ever discussed your TAT'S...looks like a story behind those

[@kensurfs]

William M Trexler I've been asked to talk about the tats again ( I did previously) but I can do another talk again👍👍💈others have asked too

[@michaelz7683]

yesterday I practicly stole a 1967 gillette super speed at an estate sale. I got it, a pack of 3 vintage wilkinson sword blades, and 15 shick injector blades for 2 dollars

[@kensurfs]

m z productions Awesome. Was it adjustable or Flair tip?

[@michaelz7683]

Flair tip with a black handle

[@michaelz7683]

I wish it were an adjustable

[@davidwright586]

I need a ''68 Knack now....a birth razor....

[@kensurfs]

David Wright Why not👍👍

[@davidwright586]

I just ordered one off of ebay....3 days out......I will give you my report soon

[@dkwtexas]

it came in the mail last week,. great birthday razor shave

[@kensurfs]

David Wright 👍👍

[@playtime.5526]

I still have my army issue Knack.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Have you seen the new line or Proraso products? It's a new line of creams, aftershave balms and colognes! Take a look: i.imgur.com/kBjTITW.jpg

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I still have my metal Gillette Atra. I use it for back and shoulder shaving.

[@kensurfs]

Shave- a-thon Pretty cool looking products👍👍💈

[@kensurfs]

Shave- a-thon what blades do you use with it?

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I still have few Gillette Atra blades and I bought a pack of Personna's made for the Atra. Amazon is selling some Gillette Atra's here: www.amazon.com/Gillette-Atra-Lubra-Strip-Cartridge/dp/B000JX6ECG/ As you can see here, the price was under $10 last March. I always use this site to set up my Amazon price alerts: camelcamelcamel.com/Gillette-Atra-Lubra-Strip-Cartridge/product/B000JX6ECG

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I was just reading the Q&A for the Gillette Atra's on Amazon. As of 2014, they were made in China. You would think they would use the factory that's licensed in Russia to make all the DE blades for the Atra's. I wonder if the entire cartridge and blade is made in China or just the plastic. If that's the case, are those expensive Fusion cartridges made in China as well? I think the Personna Atra's generics are made in the USA.

[@abefrohman1759]

Hide that golf ball so Odd Job can't crush it.

[@kensurfs]

abe frohman Lol👍💈