Thread: My First DE Shave

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Do all DE blades that go in through the top, like my Gillette, fit the same? Is this a generic fit or do different razor manufacturers shape they blades different? I would hate to by 3 packs that don't fit my Gillette.

I have a 1963 Gillette Slim Adjustable DE razor that opens its top for blade removal/install--similar to yours. Out of the numerous DE blades that I've tried over the years, I have never found one that didn't fit my DE razor. Merkur, Wilkinson Sword, Derby, Persona, Lord, Bic, Dorco, store brand, etc.--they all fit. The DE blades come in a standard size, and some have different hole sizes, but they'll still fit snug in the DE razor.

I'm into SRs now, so I'm saving my DE razor for my son; he's 6 now, so it'll be a while.