The Gillette Slim Adjustable vintage DE razor - average guy tested, Grandpa Wallace

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[@armanilehmann6537]

When i got my first bottle of old spice, i had that very strange feeling that i already used it a lot in the past, yet i never used it before at that time, and even my dad never used it. So it turned out that my grandfather used it, and i knew the scent by just being around him as a kid. Our grandfathers sure knew how to get a great shave on. 👍🏻

[@averageguytested]

I love that story - I’m gonna pick up a bottle of old spice for an upcoming shave. What was your grandfather’s name?

[@armanilehmann6537]

@@averageguytested His name is Schmeling, like the famous boxer! He is 84 years old, but suffers from alzheimers. But besides that he is fit as a fiddle!

[@will6509]

If my grandpa saw my shave den he would think I'm out of my mind.

[@averageguytested]

Right? They’d laugh us out of town.

[@joyghosh5655]

My Grandfather was also the same he shaved everyday except Saturday and was a simplistic and funny guy loved to play some cards with his friends still miss him

[@averageguytested]

Me too! My grandfather is my hero.

[@seanstoutgamer]

Great vid as always brother!!!!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, my brother!

[@SeanFlaherty]

Adjustable are also good for people new to double edge shaving. Start on the milder settings (1 - 3) and move to the higher ones (4 - 7) as you get more experience.

[@averageguytested]

I agree, Sean!

[@Y-2-K]

You really nailed that shave Tony 👍

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, bath!

[@alspencer2794]

Great video, I have my 1961 (G4) at Razor Emporium for rhodium plating. Can’t wait for it to get back

[@averageguytested]

Sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@robertgray9802]

Looks like you enjoyed that shave Mr Tony

[@averageguytested]

I did - thanks for watching!

[@PowerInOne22]

Nice shave! Funny enough used Barbasol today as well. It's fun using artisan soaps but this cream still stacks up. Heck, it was around for decades before cartridges were even invented.

[@averageguytested]

Indeed. Still a great product 100 years strong

[@user-jo5cx2fx2p]

I have my Grandfather's Gillette Executive Set rose gold in Mint condition and I shave seldomly with that because I have gotten used to the latest Gillette Fusion5 power razor. Now I splash Savlon Antiseptic lotion after shave.

[@averageguytested]

That’s awesome!! Keep that set in a safe place and hand it down - thanks for watching 👋🏽

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Awesome video. I just picked up a beautiful Gillette Slim Adjustable from 1968. I’m a big fan of adjustables and it should be a great addition to my Rex Ambassador and Rockwell T2.

[@averageguytested]

The Rex Ambassador ⚡️ I’m jealous. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@IORIYAGAMI32]

Another great shave and good stuff😎👍👏🇦🇷

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, lori!

[@mellymelshaves]

Tony! Showing love from Beautiful Pensacola!! Have a great week my brother!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah! Back at ya!

[@averageguytested]

Bro the offer still stands for you to do a guest shave on my channel.

[@mellymelshaves]

@@averageguytested Brother! That would be fun. I'll message you for a future date. That would be a fun collab! Have a great week my brother!

[@averageguytested]

You too!

[@ebear4015]

Looking to buy my first Slim, after starting with the King C Gillette. The experience is so much better than a cartridge razor.

[@averageguytested]

Enjoy your trip down the rabbit 🕳️ hole

[@gendale9992]

How did it go brother? I also started with KCG but want some more agressive options

[@dennisblondell7187]

The best shave you will ever get Any slim adjustable and a gillette silver blue blade.

[@averageguytested]

Nice! Thanks for watching 👋🏽

[@azshooter348]

2 of my favorite Adjustables are the Aristocrat Adjustable H1 (1st quarter of 1962), and Slim Adjustable H3 (3rd quarter of 1962)

[@averageguytested]

Nice! You’re a vintage man for sure. I love them all 🖐🏽

[@peterfernandezjr5914]

When I began shaving, I used Old Spice products cause I fell for the ads where the guy got the chicks by using the Old Spice stuff, of course, it didn't work for me.

[@averageguytested]

😂😂😂. I think it worked, Bro!

[@peterfernandezjr5914]

@@averageguytested No, it did not, mi amigo.

[@earthnormal7024]

From the date code J4 I think yours is a 4th quarter of 1964. I have an idea of this because mine is a Fatboy and it’s code is G2 which is the 2nd quarter of 1961.

[@averageguytested]

I knew that I’d get an answer to that. Thanks!

[@EricAdamsYT]

Great shave. I have a 1966 Slim that shaves like it was built yesterday. Not bad for $15 off eBay.

[@averageguytested]

I love the slim - so you have the 195 too?

[@EricAdamsYT]

@@averageguytested I don't. I'll probably pick one up eventually but I'm happy with the Slim and a Rockwell 6C for now.

[@EricAdamsYT]

@@averageguytested I don't have a Fatboy. I buy things off eBay pretty regularly so I'm pretty confident I'll find a decent one for a good price eventually. I'm happy getting a user-grade one. If I love it I can always get it refreshed and replated. On a slightly different note, I just found out that Gillette kept making DE razors into the 80s. They are black-handled Super Speed razors. A lot of guys go for a birth year razor but I didn't think they existed. Now I do so I'll be grabbing one eventually. If you are going the vintage route you'll probably want to check out a Super Speed and a Tech at some point. Both great shavers.

[@vicenzinu3668]

You found a slim for 15 on ebay? The cheapest I've found is 50 bucks

[@EricAdamsYT]

@@vicenzinu3668 It's amazing how expensive things have gotten. I think it speaks to the popularity of traditional shaving, where just a few years ago there was an abundance of secondhand gear available for very modest prices. I also blame resellers who control the market by buying up all the low priced stock and selling it for sometimes 10x what they bought it for. I get that people fill a need when there's a market but it seems a little predatory to me. Anyway, there are still deals to be had on occasion if you stay vigilant. Good luck!

[@joesellers3871]

Barbersol is about the only thing made today that's old school shaving. Thanks for the video, I know the shave snobs would have you spend a couple of hundred bucks on brushes and soaps.

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha, indeed.

[@pkj77]

as usual great video n´shave brah, stay safe, cheers...Peter

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, Peter!

[@Ed-ce5mb]

Tony, great video as always. I love the old Gillette safety razors. They are great razors. I am watching your video with the Jets game on. I know that you love the Jets and I hope you get a win today.

[@averageguytested]

The Jets never make it easy

[@Ed-ce5mb]

@@averageguytestedThe Jets are making Sam Darnold look like Tom Brady & the Jets look inept

[@averageguytested]

Yup. Same old Jets.

[@bg-id1uo]

Have and enjoy all 3 classic vintage adjustables ! The Slim and Black Beauty models i prefer over the Fat Boy Last week just snagged another fully working Slim clean and was only $ 20 including shipping from Ebay 😉

[@averageguytested]

Nice 👍🏽

[@dxrkjackson525]

Your facial hair grows fast

[@averageguytested]

Too bad the head hair doesn’t grow as fast.

[@nicetna2010]

Cannot beat the vintage Gillette adjustables. Smooth enough for daily shaving, yet can be turned up for stubborn collicks and patches where more aggressiveness is needed. The vintage Gillettes are constructed of brass, they'll go another century, whereas the modern Zamak razors likely won't make it five years.

[@averageguytested]

Truth. I’d love to find some new vintage razors - ones that have never been taken out of their original packaging. Thanks for watching!

[@claudinopecorelli1005]

Tengo la slym del 67 la uso

[@averageguytested]

Nice 👍🏽

[@joesellers3871]

I remember My daddy using a Schick DE safety razor and a can of Barbasol. No preshave oil, No fancy smelling soaps, and No overpriced aftershave. He had No redness, ingrown hairs, and a baby butt smooth shave with 2 passes.

[@averageguytested]

Awesome! I love to hear about old school shaving 🪒

[@s.garabet1677]

Is there a brand of blades you'd recommend? I've heard that the Wilkinson Sword ones have gone down in quality in recent years.

[@averageguytested]

I asked my buddy Jimmy G for is input as he is a big DE shaver - here are his thoughts. “My personal favorites are the new King C. Gillette, Gillette Platinum, Wilkerson Sword (black plastic dispenser) and Astra green.” JG

[@s.garabet1677]

@@averageguytested Awesome. Much appreciated.

[@snowboarder98926]

@@s.garabet1677 german stainless

[@MarcFuentes956]

Great razors brah! Jimmy_G is the man for sending them to you. Great dedication shave to you your grandfather. My dad would shave with a Gillette Good News Plus and Barbasol, he would use Aqua Velva for aftershave. Have a good weekend, Take care & God bless 🙏🏾🤙🏾

[@averageguytested]

Good bless you too! I love hearing shaving stories from back in the day.

[@bobk3686]

Hey what do u prefer sensor or slim adjustable ??

[@averageguytested]

Oh, that’s a good question. Sensor for the everyday shave - grab, go and get out the door. Slim adjustable for a nice relaxed Sunday shave treat. So I’d say Slim is more enjoyable

[@bobk3686]

@@averageguytested thanks for the response , i love the sensor its a great razor !!!

[@Srode1999]

I actually get to shave with my grandfather's razors - a Gillette New short comb from the 1930s and a Gillette Tech from the 40s. The Tech is way too milder for me if I have more than one days growth.

[@averageguytested]

Wow! I wish I had my grandfather’s razors. I can still remember setting them in his bathroom- Fatboy thanks for watching 👋🏽

[@Srode1999]

@@averageguytested my father passed in 2022. I really wanted to get his old Gillette. He had switched to an electric and hasn't used it in years. Unfortunately, my sister wasn't able to find it. Picturing it in my memory, I think it was a Slim Adjustable, but might have been a Fatboy or a Super Speed, but I could swear it had numbers on it. I haven't seen it since my parents split up in 1979.

[@nydieselinfl]

What’s up Tony!?!

[@averageguytested]

NY Diesel! What’s up?

[@amanvlogs1343]

Is there any risk using the safety razor?

[@averageguytested]

Cuts and nicks if using bad form. Much more of a danger than with the typical cartridge razor, but well worth it.

[@tubedus]

J-4 means it was produced on October 1964

[@averageguytested]

Nice!

[@gorachand1235]

Which one do you feel more aggressive the Slim adjustable or the Fatboy? Tony

[@averageguytested]

I believe I enjoy the slim - similar shaves.

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[@averageguytested]

Thanks! I’ll keep an eye out for it!

[@davidleonard1278]

Tony, if the razors are in good condition (and it looks like yours are) I would urge not to get them replated. I can’t do it with mine because I love the patina and don’t want to take any of the originality away. You have a wonderful pair of razors and I wouldn’t replate them unless the original plating was in bad condition which doesn’t seem to be the case with yours. I have a couple of those that are a little rough and I can’t bring myself to replate them lol

[@averageguytested]

Makes sense. Thanks for the advice!

[@MullyShaves]

You played it off nicely, but that hunk of mustache hair and shave cream sliding into your mouth had to be awful. 😅

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha

[@peterfernandezjr5914]

Man, those genuine vintage razors are sure expensive on Ebay, but then you don't really wanna buy a new, fake ones made in China. It's just not the same. I know when I use my old Schick injector, it feels special,even tho I can get a better shave from a dollar store plastic POS.

[@averageguytested]

That’s true, I’m with you 100%

[@nphilly420]

Since u like the barbasol have u ever tried prorasso green in a can? My dad loves it lol

[@averageguytested]

I haven’t, but I’ve tried their red can foam.