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    Default Initial impression King Gillette 3 piece cc razor

    Gave the razor a test whirl around the face this morning. It did not give me as close a shave as I get from my Fatip, Fatip OC slant, Rockwell 6C with #6 base plate and Gillette Fat Boy at #9. It shaves just as smooth and comfortably as those though so likely not aggressive enough for me.

    The handle that I thought was grippy enough when dry is not quite so grippy when wet and soapy. A larger diameter handle may also suit me better. For comparison, the Bulldog stainless steel hand is one I really like for diameter and good grip when wet and soapy. OTH the handle supplied will get the job done.

    I did use a King Gillette stainless steel blade which are made in Russia. My guess is at the same plant other Gillette branded blades come from. It seemed as smooth and sharp as my Gillette Silver Blue and Nacet blades.

    For me, the shave was not BBS but could qualify as close to DFS. All in all, for someone who likes a milder razor it may very satisfying.

    To be fair, I am going to use it all next week to see if anything changes as I get more used to the razor.

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    Thanks for the review. I was looking at them the other day, seen them selling for as little as £13, which is pretty good considering the multi blade Gillettes go for silly money.
    A Feather or Kai DE maybe more appropriate for you in a milder razor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markbignosekelly View Post
    Thanks for the review. I was looking at them the other day, seen them selling for as little as £13, which is pretty good considering the multi blade Gillettes go for silly money.
    A Feather or Kai DE maybe more appropriate for you in a milder razor.
    No, I don't want mild DE razors. The ones I listed in my first post I would not consider mild and they shave me best.

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    Sorry, maybe I came across wrong. What I meant was as the Gillette is milder compared to your other razors maybe with a Feather blade it would suit your preference better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    Gave the razor a test whirl around the face this morning. It did not give me as close a shave as I get from my Fatip, Fatip OC slant, Rockwell 6C with #6 base plate and Gillette Fat Boy at #9. It shaves just as smooth and comfortably as those though so likely not aggressive enough for me.

    The handle that I thought was grippy enough when dry is not quite so grippy when wet and soapy. A larger diameter handle may also suit me better. For comparison, the Bulldog stainless steel hand is one I really like for diameter and good grip when wet and soapy. OTH the handle supplied will get the job done.

    I did use a King Gillette stainless steel blade which are made in Russia. My guess is at the same plant other Gillette branded blades come from. It seemed as smooth and sharp as my Gillette Silver Blue and Nacet blades.

    For me, the shave was not BBS but could qualify as close to DFS. All in all, for someone who likes a milder razor it may very satisfying.

    To be fair, I am going to use it all next week to see if anything changes as I get more used to the razor.

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    Damn Fine Shave

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    No, I don't want mild DE razors. The ones I listed in my first post I would not consider mild and they shave me best.

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    I agree. My favourite is My Merkur slant with Gillette Silver Blue blades. Some people say it’s not for the feint of heart, but I get great shaves from it when I choose not to use a striaght.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markbignosekelly View Post
    Sorry, maybe I came across wrong. What I meant was as the Gillette is milder compared to your other razors maybe with a Feather blade it would suit your preference better.
    Sorry, I did not understand. I do not like Feather blades as they are sharp but not smooth enough for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DZEC View Post
    I agree. My favourite is My Merkur slant with Gillette Silver Blue blades. Some people say it’s not for the feint of heart, but I get great shaves from it when I choose not to use a striaght.
    Yes, that is another favourite DE of mine too. I think some DEs get reputations from beginners trying them when their technique is not quite there yet. I always thought an adjustable DE was a good razors for beginners as they could dial up the aggressiveness, for lack of a better word, as their technique improved.

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    I just had a shave with the King Gillette 3 piece cc razor after I replaced the handle with a stainless steel Bulldog handle. What a difference, the Bulldog handle making the razor eminently more usable for me. I won't say that the supplied handle is a POS as it is better than nothing imo. Did manage a slightly closer shave too.

    The head on the King Gillette 3 piece continues to be just fine with the King Gillette blade giving a smooth comfortable not quite BBS on the neck shave. That might improve too as the week goes on.

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