The Beatles' Favorite Razor - 1960's Gillette Slim Twist Safety Razor

I've been a huge fan of the Beatles for a long time, and I recently began to wonder what the Fab Four might have shaved with in the 1960's. After doing some research and finding many photos of them getting ready backstage, I found the exact safety razor that the lads used. It's the white, plastic handled Gillette Slim Twist safety razor. My Slim Twist was made in 1966 and is in beautiful shape. Let's see how it shaves.
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[@LPcasper]

Well, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby) Twist and shout (Twist and shout), C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (Come on baby) Come on and work it on out (Work it on out)... Love the Beatles since I was a young boy. Need to get one of this razor too. Cheers

[@HighGainsDrifter]

As a guitar player I found myself looking over at the fiddle scared to death it was gonna fall. Looks like a really nice instrument!

[@russchapman7981]

Great video! And yes that beautiful Rickenbacker hanging up there makes me extremely nervous! 😀 Have a good one!

[@Shave_chat]

My dad is a huge Beatles fan, so I grew up listening to them daily!

[@BillHosler]

That looks just like Paul H’s fathers razor Apparently he used Palmolive too.

[@SinatraLennon]

Very cool.

[@jonnytesillo1142]

How's it's going ?) SINATRA LENON It was obvious that you would be a great fan of the wonderful Beatles, they were definitely a great band revolutionized at the time with their great musical successes, the safety razor incredible conservation. See you soon Mr BARBASOL !!!

[@griff4899]

When I listen to them, 95% of the time it's revolver and earlier. Love the live at BBC recordings too.

[@SinatraLennon]

Rubber Soul and Revolver are absolutely brilliant.

[@jaydenjernigan8819]

@@SinatraLennon those 2 could've been 1 epic album.

[@smoocifilms6169]

Help! album has to be my favorite. bought it back in 2009 when i was 9 years old. Sure takes me back to that time. The Beatles have always been and always will be my absolute favorites.

[@ylokartul]

Yes you said it right thank you Sinatra i'm going to remember that in my life i'm your biggest fan ever

[@SinatraLennon]

Great!

[@starlodear2987]

Palmolive shaving cream is a member of the hall of fame of shaving creams, It costs next to nothing, lathers extremely well, smells good and gives you an incredibly close shave.

[@SinatraLennon]

Agreed 100%!

[@TomWelliver]

Watching this while the Beatles were playing in the background, "She Said, She Said" off the Revolver album.

[@Vulcanrider58]

A Day In The Life here...lol

[@SinatraLennon]

Great album.

[@pkj77]

great and fun video as usual....cheers...Peter

[@leehaseley2164]

Great Beatly shave, SinatraLennon, and great to finally see you rocking and rolling!

[@claynovak1251]

Hey Brian! It's been a while, love this video alot, and appreciate, nice seeing some again.

[@andybarnett5493]

I name this video twist and shout. You twisted open that slim and shouted. Great video in respect of the Beatles. Andy from the uk.

[@SinatraLennon]

Ha! Gear fab.

[@jasonwright7585]

Finally found the other channel took some searching but well worth it. Now I gotta binge over there lol.

[@danielhughes5894]

Mr. Sinatralennon, Great video I'm a little younger than you, but growing up in the 80s I learned to love the Beatles, Lol my mom used to listen to them. George was my favorite I loved his work with them, solo and especially with the Traveling Wilburys. Favorite Beatles movie growing up was HELP I watched it countless times.💈

[@SinatraLennon]

I loved his Cloud 9 album in High School!

[@EFCkingTom]

I’m from Liverpool, I have to say, that accent was quite remarkable. Very well done.

[@SinatraLennon]

Hey hey! My hours of Beatle watching and listening has not been in vain. Also, I’ve visited your fair city twice. Had a bit too many ciders down the Cavern and paid the price the next morning!

[@slopcrusher3482]

Love the 325 in the background, the two channels collide (sorta). I just started safety razor shaving last week after 5 years of being plagued with razor burn after using cartridge razors, and had a great experience, first time I got bad razor burn and didn’t shave until later that week, but every time I’ve shaved since then I’ve enjoyed myself more and more, and done get razor burn at all, keep up the great work!

[@jcshaves]

I like it when you bring your “day job” to your shaving videos with the voices. A man of many talents.

[@bradleycred99]

I have fond memories of singing Beatles tunes on summer camp bus rides. They were always yellow school buses, so ‘Yellow Submarine’ was a great fit. Beatles were also a favorite around the campfires 🔥 at those camps. Great nostalgic shave!

[@davidkimberly4682]

Tim Shull (who has a shaving channel) chose the slim twist as one of his 2 favorites in his 5,4,3,2,1 video.

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

David Kimberly 4 The Love of The Shave. 😎👍🏼💈

[@desperatedan3985]

Just purchased a Slim twist(£10) from a antique shop whilst on a short holiday here in the UK, just cleaned it up, looking forward to trying it out. Cheers🥃

[@nydieselinfl]

I literally just got one in the mail today, it's an L3!!! Mine doesn't have the case, but looks just like it!!!!! Great shave!!!!

[@SinatraLennon]

What a coincidence!

[@nydieselinfl]

@@SinatraLennon is yours an L3 as well???

[@eriklawson8655]

Awesome shave!

[@gerardomoreno2746]

Hello good day! I'm from colombia and i love The Beatles and be shaving so nice day to day; but you make a history class talk about the shaving. Good job.

[@DeezNutzzzz69]

As a scouser I can only smile and laugh when someone does our accent, I can't understand why people would get offended by such a thing. Great video as always.

[@Majk369]

Also in the movie George uses what looks like an Old Spice Smooth Shave cream, but I guess trying to find that one will be even harder than the palmolive

[@tonymazz9912]

It's also called " The Knack'' and came in White and blue handles. There in the tapered style you have and also a straight round barrel handle . Gillette wanted to capture a part of the cheap TTO market vs the Schick Krona. It was sold in a package as a FREE razor with a box of razors . Amazing.

[@angelzipp]

No, it's not. This is the "Slim Twist". Later on, in '70s, Giillette England launched the "Super Slim Twist". Quite different. This "Super Slim Twist" was copied by Gillette USA, launching "The Knack".

[@thomasa.243]

Just found your videos and I love watching them. They are very calming in these weird days 😂. Anyways, best wishes from Hamburg/Germany. When the Coronavirus is over, definitely come to this city, we have a lot to offer ;).

[@SinatraLennon]

I’d love to visit Germany! Don’t tell my wife that I’ve been partying on the Reeperbahn. 😏

[@thomasa.243]

SinatraLennon No, I won’t tell her 😂. Maybe you are interested in how I found your channel. My parents were replacing their bathroom cabinets a couple of weeks ago. Somewhere in the back of some drawer there was this old Gillette (Made in Germany). I could not find out which model that was. Has a butterfly mechanism and is quite heavy. Must have been a relatively popular model because you can find them on eBay in Germany for around 15€ to 30€, depending on condition etc. This razor was bought by my great-grandfather and according to my grandfather he used it almost exclusively up until he was getting older and an electric razor was much more convenient for him. Than my grandfather got it but also relatively quickly switched to a Braun electric razor. Now, after almost 30 years, I have found it and was intrigued by it. But I did not know how to use it and boom, I found you. The first time was a bit „bloody“ (Muhahaha) but after 2 to 3 times I had no problems. It is just a bit of getting used to it and losing the feeling of being afraid. Very nice and mild razor. Sad that Gillette does not produce those kind of product anymore...

[@dylanthomasthomas9419]

The Beatles hell yes what a band, great video

[@SinatraLennon]

Yes sir!

[@johncampos633]

So Cool that you Love The Beatles Music , thanks for sharing your music background Sir. Sinatra Lennon.

[@ryangatien6615]

Good shave, good shave

[@telekon809]

Love your vid ‘s my dads claim to fame was he was the support band to the Beatles when they played in Rhyl north wales 1960’s , you have a great John Lennon accent you made me laugh , cheers to you from wales uk ( Denbigh Paul H country )

[@SinatraLennon]

That’s very cool!

[@jasonthompson5526]

Im a Proud English Man. I Live About 20 minutes From Liverpool.. We Are So Proud Of The Beatles.. Liverpool Best City And Best Football Team In The World ! .. Brilliant Videos Mate.. i have just Started To Shave With A King C Gillette Safety Razor Its Brilliant.. Cheers Mate..

[@SinatraLennon]

I’ve been to Liverpool twice and had a great time each time. I was hungover after a night down the Cavern, but a chip buttie helped me out!

[@ParaBellum1776]

Thank for the shoutout!

[@benthompson7221]

I'm a Beatles fan too and can play some of there songs

[@SolidShaves]

Great video, it is a good mild razor. I have the white and puprple colors, of these.

[@JediMasterMason]

The Beatles are my favorite band as well, in that scene where they were shaving that was funny when John Lennon was in the bathtub, lol. I have wondered what they shaved with, I googled it and found this video.

[@matelot95]

Very clean !

[@hossburgess2823]

I have the united states version the black handle and yes it's a mild shave razor

[@gautampal1447]

I live in the Beatles' home city, Liverpool. Thus making this video extra special!

[@SinatraLennon]

I’ve visited your fair city twice. Had a good time both times. A little too much cider down at The Cavern, but a chip butty sorted me out the next day.

[@airdbreck]

Great Liverpool shave

[@lechuck312]

Hey SinatraLennon! Great shave and pretty entertaining story behind it. BTW you cannot buy Palmolive shaving stick in Europe anymore, it seems PaulHfilms bought them all, lol.

[@griff4899]

He could open a shop

[@Paraskavedekatriapho]

Hey @Valentin P. The Palmolive shaving stick is at least available all over Germany😊

[@THX-C]

Rubber Soul, Pet Sounds, Sgt Pepper, and Smile (sessions) are the greatest albums of all time. I wonder if there are any pictures of Brian Wilson shaving. More Ringo stories, please. Even if we’ve heard them a thousand times, let’s make it a million! Love that Rickenbacker!

[@donb.1426]

Fantastic video, if you can, show us your Beatle boots! Would love to see them. Also, where do you play in Austin?

[@SinatraLennon]

We play at a place called NeWorlDeli.

[@JonasHyldgaard]

speaking of your other channel. i've searched on/off for months, and nothing. i can find your name, your private twitter account, your wiki page and your work. but that youtube channel is a freaking mystery!

[@SinatraLennon]

Keep searching!

[@JonasHyldgaard]

@@SinatraLennon ... i just found it... hidden in plain sight. i feel so dumb :D

[@dariowiter3078]

A Beatle safety razor, eh? I need to find one on eBay and on Etsy. 🇬🇧🎸💈👍😁

[@sgguitar77]

One photo of the Fabs shaving has a setup with Tabac soap and aftershave, and George was apparently a big fan of Tabac cologne.

[@SinatraLennon]

Very cool! Thanks for this.

[@timshull59]

One of my favorite shavers! Can you do a Stones shave?

[@SinatraLennon]

Not a bad idea!

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

Just got your reply to check out this video. Glad you're into music dude. You have any music vids? The elvis stuff is cool man. What's your favorite Beatles tune?

[@Tristin471]

I recently acquired a brand new Gillette Super Slimtwist from the 70s on eBay. It's a good little shaver. On mine, the handle is black and is not as fat.

[@OG_Jack]

I enjoyed this. I saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. I thought it was New York. I'm old though!

[@Black_Country_Chad]

Fantastic video 👍

[@nathancruz9172]

My family and I liked the Beatles song from 1960s.

[@itsikolia]

Can you shoot the video of how to clean and sanitize used safety razor? Would be cool, in my country there is a "marketplace" called a Dry Bridge where they sell old soviet items and I've seen them selling vintage soviet safety razors, but they were heavily used and I brought one but dont know how to sanitize it, also i would love to send you one to test it out!

[@boomster64]

Nice guitar SL, you should have worn it across you while you shaved! The liverpool accent is pretty good also 😁

[@brianb.2894]

Hi SL. If I had a nickel for every time I listened to Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band I`d be a billionaire. Great were those days. Great shave. Thank you.👍

[@chuckpeters1]

I'm a huge Beatles fan, as well. I follow a couple tribute bands who tour here in the east. 1964 and the RAIN show. Any of your music videos posted? Did you watch GET BACK documentary on Disney+ ?

[@secretsking10]

gran vídeo amigo

[@SinatraLennon]

Gracias!

[@allaboutclassicshaving9668]

Thanks for the great video and best regards from Germany ;-)

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

Haven't used my Slim Twist in ages.

[@koosk41]

Nice themed shave and very interesting story. 👍

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

See if you can find the barbasol lemon lime shaving cream on Ebay or Amazon. I haven't seen any in the store since about 2004 or so. I don't find any barbasol anymore except the original, soothing aloe, and sometimes the sensitive skin one. Never even see Pacific rush anymore. But if you get a chance, look for the barbasol lemon lime

[@ohnose4455]

I feel you, the only reason I own an Edwin Jagger safety razor is because I really like the Arctic Monkeys and they're both from Sheffield

[@TheSmtool]

The Beatles are a huge part of my local history and will be for the rest of time! Great tribute to them SL with a classic shave. Cheers.

[@SinatraLennon]

I love Liverpool!

[@ursusmaritimus2224]

Hey Bob, nice video, GILLETTE Slim twist is very good razor. About music 1° FRANK 2° SIMON & GARFUNKEL 3° ABBA...and many others obviously...a big hug from COVID19 country. Ciao

[@ElementalHeroJoe]

Found your guitar channel but I'll keep it a secret

[@Misano-Red]

Likewise; I was researching the Beatles guitars and came across a video and immediately recognised the voice prior to seeing the owner.

[@BarbaTradicional]

I was lucky enough to find a complete set with case, blades and paper in London in s flea market... for like 6 pounds

[@azshooter348]

The US version of the Slim Twist is known as 'Knack' and has a better dark blue handle that is completely round & tapered a little less than the Brit version. It's a mild razor, similar to the Schick Krona.

[@kadenchristensen7]

🎶 Yesterday.....🎵

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

Till i sawwwwww herrrrr standinggggg there! Loll. Nice video. Well. Both that is. 😋😁👍🏼 Have you ever seen the Say,say,say video with Sir Paul and Michael Jackson? If you FF the Official video to about 2:43 you will see Sir Paul with what look's like an blue and white Rubberset brush. Also, the producer put himself in the video at 3:05 playing pool in the hat. 😁👍🏼💈✌🏼

[@Chickenmusk]

I got a slim twist white handle I got off my dad... Actually it was the razor that I started using that got me in to the rabbit hole that is DE razor shaving. Your liverpudlian accent almost had essence of mancunian in it. But not bad though. I'm waiting for you to perfect the Yorkshire accent.

[@SinatraLennon]

I don’t know the Yorkshire well enough to pull it off!

[@vazz22]

Gotta Wear Them BEATLES BOOTS when you do a Beatles shave🇬🇧

[@SinatraLennon]

Maybe I was!

[@vazz22]

@@SinatraLennon Niiiiiiiiiiiice!🇬🇧

[@romulodosefeitos8ball413]

Sinatra ficou muito boa essa legenda

[@victorgannon9598]

derby extara blades are best ive try with my safey rasor Blades and your recomand SinatraLennon for me ?

[@paulpedron8879]

I wonder why there were so many pictures of the Beatles shaving?

[@SinatraLennon]

Good question!

[@RobotShlomo]

If watch A Hard Day's Night, George is using Old Spice Smooth Shave

[@talega1]

Nice vid. What do you opine about the cancellation of SxSw...?

[@SinatraLennon]

It’s going to make a huge hit on our local economy. I feel bad for industry people and caterers, photographers, etc. I work downtown, so it will make it easier for me to get to work, but that’s the only up side. It’s complicated.

[@vintagelife5195]

Nice razor.

[@tsitzes31]

You have an amazing accent 🤣 I see how you making a living now! 💸

[@DellaStreet123]

I became a Beatles fan before it was cool...for people who were born when John Lennon was already dead. John and I missed each other by a few months. I'm not a Beatles memorabilia collector, but I understand the appeal. I even understood the Japanese guy in the "My brace Face" video when he said: It's my obsession. -- Maybe the Beatles were greater than Jesus, who knows. The Slim Twist is probably not, but my Slim Twist (I have a 1974 with a blue handle) gives me a better shave than any Parker. It feels a bit rougher on the skin than a Mühle R89 or any similar contemporary closed bar razor, but I find it quite efficient. Handle is light weight compared to that of a Parker TTO or one of those modern stainless bathroom floor kickers, but for me, the head does the job anyway. I actually like the twist wheel over instead of at the end of the handle because I am less likely to twist it accidentally open when I'm doing a body shave, for which I sometimes hold the very end of the razor. -- For some reason, the Fab Four shaving with identical white Slim Twists is a symbol of the uniformity that came with the band's original image. Identical suits, almost identical mop tops, John Lennon did not wear glasses and no facial hair yet, unless you count sideburns as such. After 1966 or so, their outward appearance became increasingly diverse and it mirrored the individual ways they went. George was exploring Eastern mysticism, John and Paul married women who had a profound influence of them, released solo albums and Ringo...Ringo had blisters on his fingers.

[@SinatraLennon]

Great bunch of insight, as usual Anneke. Thanks for always adding to this channel.

[@RedRisotto]

At 0:00 - I don't need this kind of stress in my life! At 1:55 - Fine, I'll trust you this one time but I'm not sure if I like it! Updated timestamp.

[@waynewinter569]

yes the Ricki 325 had me on edge. Heads up, looks like Gillette is finally releasing the 1960 fatboy replica.

[@SinatraLennon]

I’ve got one on preorder!

[@michaeleyre290]

I don’t think it is Gillette releasing it. But rather Global Shave Club

[@waynewinter569]

Ya I wasn't sure about it being Gillette , but just want SinLen to be on top of it lol.

[@waynewinter569]

And of course he's way ahead of me lol.

[@michaskiba7784]

Cool👍 Could you do Elvis shave as well? Greetings!

[@jensebu78]

We can get Barbersol over eBay and i think even Amazon. When i looked it up it was around 10 Dollars. Not cheap but not like couldn't afford it...

[@ManBehindtheCameraOriginal]

Thank you very much indeed for sharing this very Interesting i like the beatles too. Great fantastic footooge in this video. Great work. Best wishes Robert. :)

[@sameermasood3108]

im 14 and looking up shaving videos and stuff but id just like to ask what razor should i use that would be the most forgiving for my technique as i have never shaved before and dont want to cut myself

[@SinatraLennon]

I always recommend the Merkur 34c or the new Gillette Heritage. Good luck!

[@noorhasan6663]

Beauty it is...

[@airdbreck]

Funny thing is I remember the Rapid Shave

[@RedRisotto]

Damn! Great video... A simple, feel good video. That's why I like this channel - life doesn't have to be all shit, and bitching and moaning about insignificant shit. Sometimes a man just needs memories, a good shave and whatever happens after that.

[@SinatraLennon]

Amen, brother.

[@phillipcollins1458]

Love the guitar 👍Phil from the UK

[@Misano-Red]

Dude, did you feature in a music video by a well known Texas band?

[@SinatraLennon]

I don’t know! Did I?

[@Misano-Red]

@@SinatraLennon kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4anlIeClrx9q9E 0:22 & 0:56 The guy in the denim sleeveless jacket.

[@mikemiller6628]

Do you have a Vox amp too ?

[@SinatraLennon]

I do have a Vox bass amp!

[@Death852]

Hello SinatraLennon buddy great video i really enjoy The Beatles safety razor

[@EternalLife91]

Hi SinatraLennon, what is your top 3 Beatles songs?

[@SinatraLennon]

That’s too hard to say!

[@alextash6853]

Lovely Beatles shave and cool stories! BUT WHEN IS THE HANGOUT?? 🤪🙈😎🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SinatraLennon]

I know! Hopefully soon. I’ve been lazy.

[@samWolcott-xh6lu]

What's your favorite song by the Beatles

[@SinatraLennon]

Hmmm...too many to name, but Don’t Let Me Down is a favorite.

[@fjpd8702]

So will you grow your beard as huge as John's at some point? Hahaha! Cheers!

[@SinatraLennon]

Never!

[@activeskate102]

How do you find a legit razor on eBay that isn’t a scam etc I want a vintage razor

[@SinatraLennon]

There really aren’t too many (if any) fake vintage razors on eBay. There may be some that are mislabeled but that’s probably through the ignorance of the seller. Check out some auctions and if you find one, let me know and I’ll take a look at it for you. [e-mail]