The first razor I owned and used........best adjustable ever............period!
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Tom Morin yeah I'm going to do a head shave with it and see how I like that
@joshmclain34116 жыл бұрын
It’s the first ever adjustable I used it will always have a place in my heart I have my dads birth year razor
@LouieNeira5 жыл бұрын
It was my first razor and now it's my current razor! My dad passed it on to me when I first started shaving 45 years ago.
@rentedtux18833 жыл бұрын
Glad to see someone with your avatar. And yes, it is the best razor for me as well
@jillsnoddon44636 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited! I just won the bid on eBay of a Vintage 1962 Gillette Slim Adjustable Safety Razor H 3 Lot #1
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Jill Snoddon hey that's awesome!!!!!
@jillsnoddon44636 жыл бұрын
It came today! Love it. It was pretty clean, but of course, I thoroughly cleaned it, gave it a slight buff, sanitized it and repainted the numbers. Sure was worth the $19 and shipping. So mild on 3. Seems hard to even nick yourself with it. Used my FINE Italian Citrus Soap and Aftershave that came today too.
@seandoherty98206 жыл бұрын
This is my go to razor for both face and head shaves. The one I have belonged to my wife's Grandfather. We found it buried in his house somewhere long after he had passed. Great razor and great video!
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Sean Doherty that's an awesome find my dad has no idea where my grandfather's razors are
@modernizedwetshaving42396 жыл бұрын
I picked one of these up in like new condition, still in original box, from a flea market for $25. I just wish someone would buy the patent and start manufacturing them again. The Gillette Slim Adjustable is probably one of the best razors the world has ever seen, second only to the Gillette Fat Boy. As much as I love my Futur and Progress, the Slim is honestly better than any of its competitors.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Modernized Wetshaving i did a head shave this morning with it on 6... really nice shave
@MrIronhat6 жыл бұрын
The patent on the Slim ran out years ago. The real issue is really you need more than the blueprint to make them. The Rockwell model T is basically a reproduction of the slim and they keep running into quality control issue.
@riley7336 жыл бұрын
I’ve got my dad’s 1962 slim. It’s what I use and what got me into wet shaving.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Jedi Master this was actually a razor that I tried much later on in my wet shaving Hobby and I really wish it was the first one I used I mean what a fantastic razor
@marcinadamski28923 жыл бұрын
I have one, from 1965. Amazing! I have used many razors, but this is my fauvorite. Real American Classic.
@CDShavinMurphy3 жыл бұрын
You really can't go wrong with these at all....
@opiumusergouda2 жыл бұрын
Ile za nią dałeś? Bo jestem ciekaw czy za kompletnie nową warto dać 300zl
@fredlampher81542 ай бұрын
The Slim is a top favorite of all my vintage Gillettes. Great razor!
@johngoard82725 жыл бұрын
Just love my one cannot really fault it. I thought the accompanying music was a bit too much way too loud:-(
@turkey01653 жыл бұрын
Already own a fat boy! Just bought a Gillette 1966 adjustable Slim! Can’t wait to try it out! Thanks for the video !
@CDShavinMurphy3 жыл бұрын
The fat boy and the slim in my opinion are very similar in performance it really comes down to preference on handling, some people like the slim because it's lighter and it can get under your nose a little bit easier. Other people who have big hands like myself tend to like The fat boy, I can go either way but I understand both sides of the coin
@The21Quest6 жыл бұрын
Just got one in the mail from eBay today, can't wait to try it out in the morning!
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
I love this razor
@The21Quest6 жыл бұрын
Tried it on setting 7 with a Personna Red blade, and absolutely loved it. Going to test it with a feather tomorrow!
@matthewhoover61545 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up today from an antique store for 25. I shave with a chrome Merkur safety, which is great but wanted to try one and add it to my collection. I have Valet, Gems, Everreadys, Rolls, and a number of Gillettes and am excited to finally add the adjustable to my collection. Hopefully, i will like the shave and will use it frequently.
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
Really?? Dying to know what you think!!
@matthewhoover61545 жыл бұрын
@@CDShavinMurphy i have used it a few times now. I like the setting at 3, unless I do the first pass at a 5 then go back to 3. The second pass at 5 was too aggressive for my skin. I like how I can actually feel a difference between the settings, this surprised me. I will be using it frequently
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
@@matthewhoover6154 these things are awesome, that's a really great deal, nice find!
@thevman64996 жыл бұрын
I hate to say it but my personal opinion is my slim does seem to shave better than my Fat Boy. But I love them both.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Me too I'll never ditch the fàtboy
@bobpfaff22585 жыл бұрын
Slim much better for manoeuvring round top lip
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
@@bobpfaff2258 agreed
@azshooter3485 жыл бұрын
Within my dozen-plus accumulation of vintage razors, I have a Slim black baseplate and a silver baseplate. Both in as-new condition & both provide excellent shaves. I've never found it necessary to crank either up to near max aggressiveness to get a BBT shave & never needed more than 3 passes to do it. Notice how red you skin is over the just-shaved areas. Maybe an overly aggressive shave isn't really needed to get outstanding results, especially with multiple passes?
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
I have found the passes to be needed for me, although i have switched to straight razor for the face... and knocked down to one cross grain... get awesome results with that. But the same passes for my head, except i do omit a cross grain now and again
@tek23136 ай бұрын
I read that it's an OK razor but not the best, some people mention that a lot of new razors are much better, is this true? I always seek BBS.
@chrisryan88636 жыл бұрын
Hey Chad. I am new to your channel. I like the slim adjustable. Mine unfortunately has a slightly off blade gap, which makes it a little less comfortable to use. Btw, where are you located? I notice the bruins and Pats logos. I am in NH and huge Pats fan! I don't know too many wet shaving fans the way I am in my area.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
chris ryan sorry that took so long to respond dude I am in Manchester New Hampshire and it's funny because your name sounds familiar I went to college with someone with that name
@chrisryan88636 жыл бұрын
what is your email address Chad?
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
chris ryan murphy.chad.d@gmail.com
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
chris ryan I'm also on Facebook as well you can message me from there if you'd like
@cookinsdabest Жыл бұрын
Got mine for $23 on eBay. Still works perfectly.
@mjoelnir585 жыл бұрын
Nice razor indeed found me a Gold one in the local antique store seems untouched.
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
Whoa... sounds like a great find!
@mariabutler33564 жыл бұрын
mjoelnir58 for what price did you get it?
@ricktemmen62726 жыл бұрын
I never saw you before but I liked the video so I subscribed and rang the bell ... Thanks for your efforts and nice job
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Rick Temmen sweet. So how long have you been wet shaver?
@ricktemmen62726 жыл бұрын
CD Shavin' Murphy 6 weeks and I love it ... I already have 4 Vintage Gillette razors and a new Edwin Jagger and a Weishi and a Wilkinson sword plastic razor ... RAD real bad lol not to mention the VDH brush you have and a new Semogue 1800 ... Help .
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Rick Temmen nope you are coming along quite nicely LOL
@ricktemmen62726 жыл бұрын
CD Shavin' Murphy 👍
@deshave52604 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing with us.
@ShinKyuubi5 жыл бұрын
Huh..yeah that's the one I got, cept the handle is in black, my grandpa used to use it and I think his dad before him so it's been passed down. I use it to keep my beard line and neck clean.
@craigsimpson19036 жыл бұрын
Just got an I4 model (1963?) in full working order for a great price (£20). All cleaned up, sterilised & oiled, going to give it a test run tomorrow.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Craig Simpson you won't be sorry those things are amazing
@craigsimpson19036 жыл бұрын
Yep great razor, went easy as its my first adjustable, middle of the road setting 4 with my go to astra blade. Damn fine shave not quite bbs. I'll crank up the volume as I get more familiar with it.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Craig Simpson yeah i went the opposite thinking it would be not very aggressive, but it can be as aggressive as it can be gentle...i really like it.
@rickstasny19786 жыл бұрын
Great shave Chad. The slim is my favorite of the vintage Gillette.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I did fail to mention this one was made in 1962, first quarter...not too old but still
@janvirtanen91104 жыл бұрын
I have one and Love it. Even have some vintage blades.
@joshmclain34116 жыл бұрын
I will always have my Gillette slim adjustable it’s the same age as my dad would have been great shave sir
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh thats a great idea to get one of your dads birth year...my dads would be 1950
@joshmclain34116 жыл бұрын
CD Shavin' Murphy mine is 1964 he would be 54 years old this August
@Robs3465 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to find a new unused one still in the case with a pack of blades yesterday at the thrift store for a few bucks!
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
No kidding?! Wow that's cool!!!!
@Robs3465 жыл бұрын
Not sure what year it is , as I’m still looking it up to find a match. It’s a odd shape hard plastic, clear flip top blue bottom, I’m torn if I should display it or use it. I’m happy with my old school Gillette. I should make a short KZbin video to show it off
@rentedtux18833 жыл бұрын
METAL!! Great razor, Great shave
@davidvalens33374 жыл бұрын
I have one and when I select different numbers I hear something moving but I can't see with my eyes what its doing to the blade?
@blueknight11094 жыл бұрын
It exposes the blade, at 1 its minimal blade exposure, 9 is obviously the max of blade exposure. But if it doesn’t seem like it’s doing anything, it might be broken
@dirtyhairy88845 жыл бұрын
Excellent shave and review.
@zacbushong13445 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your effort. Have you considered offering your videos WITHOUT music? I seems as if your are laboring under challenges recording conditions. However, not hearing any audible feedback from such a vintage razor, deprives all viewers from optimal enjoyment. Take care & Thanks.
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
I have done videos both with music and without music I enjoy doing it both ways.
@jillsnoddon44636 жыл бұрын
Hey, what about the Classic Music you say you love?
@runthenumbers96982 жыл бұрын
First decent razor I've ever used! :D
@christiansenron42 жыл бұрын
Well what most dont realize is that if you buy 1 on say ebay unboxed but mint for £70 it will last a lifetime, subscibed Ron,newcastle,uk.
@chuckwillis58275 жыл бұрын
can I still buy these and where??
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
Yes, used only...ebay
@johngoard82725 жыл бұрын
My go to razor at the moment with a Polsilver blade and find there is not much between the Fatboy or this razor. Good video though the loud guitar playing got a little annoying would prefer to hear comments as the clip went along.
@CDShavinMurphy5 жыл бұрын
The razors are the same except the head... for the most part that is. I love Pol Silver blades...music is just as wet shaving... subjective. Sounds cool to me... but to each their own in that regard.
@mcintosh4796 жыл бұрын
feather blades can cause knicks
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
They certainly can but then again so can any razor blade if they're not used properly LOL
@miss.wright30356 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you'd prefer to use a skin grafting machine instead of a razor.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
No lol, but i do use aggressive razors
@miss.wright30356 жыл бұрын
Single shave pass: Morning when skin is well rested and oily, Hot towel on face, pull skin with hand, shave against grain rinsing blade in hot water regularly. Done deal.
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
@@miss.wright3035 sweet!!!
@adventchild51505 жыл бұрын
It's all Good I also got a 62
@strikegoldshave6 жыл бұрын
Great razors!
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
FRANK MISA i agree so much
@Mr200sxNismo3 жыл бұрын
i just found one of this in an old basement!!!
@CDShavinMurphy3 жыл бұрын
Dude! How's the condition?
@Mr200sxNismo3 жыл бұрын
@@CDShavinMurphy need a little polish but other that is in excellent condition,and it works fine
@MarottiMarco5 жыл бұрын
bel video complimenti!!!
@zachricemusic6 жыл бұрын
An 8 with a feather... I don't think I'd have any face left lol. Great review!
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Bynx I'll admit that was a tad aggressive even for me LOL
@nickcase26353 жыл бұрын
I spent some time at Cape Verde when I was in the Army. Great country,
@nickfanzo6 жыл бұрын
Fat boy is better imo
@CDShavinMurphy6 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Fanzo I don't like The Fat Boys much but only for one reason and that's because I can't get underneath my nose with it the head is a little bit too big everything else that she is really nice with it's a great razor to use on my head