Gillette New Vintage Razor Clean & Polish

[@gnomeoshaves4641]

This was a really cool video showing the cleaning process, thank you for this!

[@stephenmkeer]

Thank you Leeroy for taking the time to watch.Do you have any vintage razors ?

[@gnomeoshaves4641]

The Suffolk Shaver I do have one vintage and it's a Gillette NEW LC. One of my favorites by far!

[@greg6162]

@@stephenmkeer I just got into vintage Gillette razors. Found a notched nickel 1940’s Superspeed for $20 in excellent condition. I was so impressed by the smoothness of the TTO mechanism I bought a 1959 Fatboy and two Slim adjustable’s. I’m on the lookout for a rhodium plated British TTO, probably an aristocrat. It’s hard to find in the US

[@stephenmkeer]

@@greg6162 sounds like you’ve fallen into the razor rabbit hole. You should look at the U.K E-bay site for a aristocrat,you never know unless you try. Good luck in finding one (or two). 👍

[@greg6162]

@@stephenmkeer indeed… I just bought another Gillette 1946-47 unnotched gold Aristocrat. I think I’m done with vintage razors. I honestly have more vintage razors than modern at this point. I try to buy razors that fill a void such as the adjustable’s, however the vintage Gillette razors just surprise me with every shave

[@ShavedWeiss]

Cleaned up very nicely. I just gave away that same razor at the wetshave meet up. Great instructional video!

[@steve_o379]

Another great metal polish to use is Meguires all metal polish which was recommended by a fellow shaver (Kevy Shaves) which is safe on De razors I used it on my razors and the finish is great

[@brads4606]

GUM brand makes a little interdental brush that looks like mini pipe cleaner. Would probably work well with some solvent to get in between the teeth and little parts.

[@stephenmkeer]

Thanks for the tip Brad.

[@cariza5]

How much inc postage did it cost and a piece of string dipped in polish is effective for cleaning the ball end, put the head end of the handle in a vice or between your legs and take the string and move it side to side hard and fast for effective cleaning, Jock Stewart.

[@stephenmkeer]

The razor cost me £10.50 including the postage.The ball end part can be taken out of the end of the handle.

[@bendycard]

Nice restoration job, Stephen, I hope you can get the base cap fixed 😌👍

[@stephenmkeer]

Either finding someone to fix it or find another one.

[@bendycard]

Sorry I don't know anyone who fixes them in the UK, only Matt in the US ☹️

[@mikerose51]

I have the 1930’s Gillette “NEW” LongComb bar handle . Great razor. And I recently got a 69’ Slim and 69’ black beauty. And when I was doing my normal tooth brush and dawn clean up, I took the paint off the number adjuster again 😅like I did when I got my Slim lol. I seen a video Matt put up where he used enamel paint with a toothpick.... that’s what ima do lol 💈😁✌️💈

[@stephenmkeer]

Do you just own vintage razors or do you have modern ones too? Good luck with the little restore job on your razor.

[@mikerose51]

Yeah I had a Muhle R-41 that I traded for the slim and some soaps but I plan on getting one again.. also want to get the Parker Varient and other modern razors like the 34 G

[@mikerose51]

Lol yeah I’m only 27 and I’m shaving with stuff more than twice my age lol

[@stephenmkeer]

If they are still in good working order after all those years,they were well looked after. You can’t say the same for the razors made these days.

[@stephenmkeer]

Do you have Gillette red tip? If not,I suggest you get one,very efficient,not too aggressive.

[@shavenonthedarkside6708]

Great shave...I have that same razor, but yours is in better condition. Very nice work my friend 👌

[@stephenmkeer]

Thanks Chad.It's improved it's looks.Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@TonyTony-fm8ii]

Came up nice Stephen, pity about the tooth. Hope you're back at 100% soon. Cheers mate!👍

[@stephenmkeer]

Thanks Tony,it's just my luck.I can't seem to shift this cough,whatever I take.Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jillsnoddon4463]

I won the bid on eBay for a Vintage 1962 Gillette Slim Adjustable Safety Razor H 3 Lot #1 and will use a nylon brush and a brass brush first and then use Flitz Polish on it, which is safe to use. I'll also put it through a few cycles in my ultrasonic cleaner.

[@stephenmkeer]

The slim adjustable is one of my favourite razor,enjoy cleaning and using it.Congrats on your find.

[@PaulHFilms]

Looks a nice razor, shame about the tooth breaking off, it came up well....all the best...Paul.

[@stephenmkeer]

Thanks Paul,it feels like I've clean away some of the history,but it has a nice antique brass look,which I like.Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@yarekim5932]

Shave Emporium I'm sure could fix the tooth on the base plate , and straighten up the other tooth . Looks good Steve .

[@stephenmkeer]

Do you mean razor emporium ? If so,sounds expensive with shipping etc. The razor came out nice I think.

[@yarekim5932]

The Suffolk Shaver that's what I meant Steve . Yeah it came out beautifully . I was talking about the tooth , but I imagine a jeweler might could mend it .

[@davidpackkard3354]

That is such a cool razor. Bummer that end broke off but you had to try. I would have done the same thing.

[@stephenmkeer]

Hopefully I can get it fixed at some point.

[@scienceistruth1924]

Hi sorry about the comb breaking, as it is a brass finish i.e heat won't destroy the finish, it will be possible to have it reattached using silver solder a jeweller or model engineer will be able to do this, it is quite an easy job. Thanks for the great videos

[@stephenmkeer]

Thanks for the information John. And thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rayr5950]

Those base plates on the old Gillette razors are cast brass so they are more fragile and prone to crack if you try to bend them.

[@stephenmkeer]

I wish I knew that before hand,thanks Ray.

[@lukechristian1436]

I suspected when you said you were going to straighten that bent teeth of the vintage safety razor I already know it will break off its very fragile should have just let it be.

[@SecondKindOfCool]

That cleaned up nicely. Good vid 👍💈😎💈

[@stephenmkeer]

Thanks Gil,a nice addition to my den.

[@jamespowell3712]

Hey there my friend. I also went vintage. 1922 Gillette new standard. Much like yours. My teeth are bent on the corners. No good at all. Any ideas how to straighten them? By the way, love watching ya shave. You're a pretty cool dude.

[@stephenmkeer]

I would get some professional help,if you are in the states go to someone like Matt at razor emporium and not what I did. I hope this helps you. Thanks for watching,much appreciated.

[@angeloparis7963]

Can't straighten them. (cast brass) Live with it and have an INTACT, ORIGINAL razor. The bent corner tines do not affect the shave.

[@louisleoncini9240]

Knew that was going to happen.

[@stephenmkeer]

Why didn't you tell me then? L.o.l.

[@Alex00789]

How do I clean rust from a pair of scissors?

[@stephenmkeer]

Try wire wool.

[@Alex00789]

The Suffolk Shaver How should I use that?

[@stephenmkeer]

Lightly rub the wire wool over the rusty area.

[@Alex00789]

The Suffolk Shaver Thanks.

[@graydog6284]

The words on the barrel of the handle are supposed to be on the bottom. Someone's fixed the handle in the past

[@stephenmkeer]

Oh,so it's a franken razor then.Thanks for that,I wouldn't have known.

[@jamespowell3712]

Whoops. I made that first post before I seen the whole video lol

[@ShavedWeiss]

Cleaned up very nicely. I just gave away that same razor at the wetshave meet up. Great instructional video!

[@stephenmkeer]

Yes it do.It felt like I was cleaning away time and history.The person or persons who have owned this razor before I mean. I like the antique brass look,pity about the condition of the box.