Is the King C. Gillette Safety Razor Worth a Darn?! 

Your german pronounciation was very good. Understood everything very well. I didn't expect you to suddenly speak German and was pleasently surprised 👍👍.By the way, I'm a german guy and 60 years old. As always an excellent video.

I officially have no life.🤣 I spent almost 16 minutes watching a man shave a beard with a Safety Razor 🤣

Cannot recommend this razor enough, I'm such a fan of the balance between efficiency and smoothness of shave. Always a pleasure to see another video

I bought one of these razors and I find that it gives a very good shave. Blades are pretty good too. Good to see a Gillete safety razor available again in the local supermarket. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

Just bought this razor as my entry into the straight razor wet shaving world. 42 years to get there, but better late than never. I’ve used it once and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice to know you agreed and consider it a good purchase. Can’t wait to shave tonight with it. Thanks again for your reviews and keeping me and my teenage son entertained.

The King C. Gillette razor was a good investment for me. I get some good, close shaves with it every time. Works with many blades I've tried(the matching blades, Gillette Silver Blue, 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge and the Feather blade).

I picked one of these up for my nephew's 16th birthday, he was happy with it

Recently bought this as a beginner safety razor after seeing your review, actually works pretty great! Especially compared to the Gillette fusions I was using before this. Keep the videos coming brother!

I have this razor and love it. I bought it at a Walgreens in Hawaii last year on a whim and it is one of my favorites. We got a guy in the office to start wet shaving and this was his first razor and he loves it too.

I bought the King C. as my first DE safety razor and I just shaved with it for the first time. It was really easy and I got a much closer shave than I get with my Mach 3. I'm a convert! Now I'd like to try it with a more aggressive blade.

I bought this razor recently as my first DE razor from Walmart for $25, I really like it and I just got a sample pack of different brands of blades to try. The only 'issue' I have with the razor is your fingers can slide on the design on the handle, but if you keep your hands dry I found it's no issue (When I bought this razor it was $25 on Walmart online but $30 in store but you can ask them to price check with online to save) Edit: I forgot to mention that I dont do a full shave, I just line up my beard on the top and bottom. 👌🏼

Months back i told you that you should try it and that it’s really good. Glad you finally did. By the way, the head is German and made by Mühle.

Hey thanks for the shout out! Nice looking razor. My first one was actually the heritage before I moved onto the Rockwell 6C which I love using. If you ever visit Montreal you’d love our restaurants, and of course the best bagels in the world. Have a great week, Peter

This was my first razor and I still go back to it all the time. I use feather blades and just go nice and gently

I’m 41 years old this was my first straight RZR never going back thank you sir !

I’m a razor snob but I must say this is a great razor. It’s basically a Muhle R89 head, the blades are exceptionally good as well! Great video!

The King C Gillette was one of the first razors I bought. It's not bad. It's just very mild.

Thanks for the review! I'm 19 and wanted to get into safety razors because they just seem really cool and the history interests me. Plus the fact that it is more cost efficient and gets a closer shave. This is my first SR and I can't wait to try it.

bought this razor a couple of weeks ago since its the only de razor available in pharmacys in the netherlands, really liking it so far(and only 15 euro/18 dollars here)

This is the first safety razor I ever bought and had no idea how to use it. I was going to go back to cartridge but seeing how you used it I definitely did it wrong and will try again with the products you used. 3 years later and your video is still very helpful!

I bought mine yesterday for £10, I'm 22 and just starting out with a safety razor. Thanks for your video 😄

2:35 The great Dictaor incomming. That made me laugh for straight 5 minutes. Thank you for that. Edit: I watched the full video, and I like your spirit. What a chill guy you must be. Keep up the great videos.

Got mine brand new for 7.50 at a salvage store! Couldn't pass up on the deal. First safety razor and I really love how it feels shaving and how close it gets

I've been using a DE shaver that I bought on amazon for very little money (I want to say less than 20 bucks) for about five years now. It's been perfect for me. I can even do completely dry trims on the cheeks just to edge up a bit with no problems. The very best part though, is that I HAVE NEVER CHANGED BLADES. If you open the thing up, take the razor out, rinse it and dry it completely the blade won't go bad. FIVE YEARS on a 20 dollar setup. That's an incredible value! Stop listening to the big corps that want to bleed you dry and start being responsible to yourself and your environment. Completely recommend.

Im gonna buy it as my first DE razor, so excited😍

im a recent convert to DE shaving i really enjoyed this video - looking at various channels of shaving some of the kit can get quite expensive but there is lots of decent stuff out there reasonably priced - i bought this razor you featured for the equivalent to about 18 dollars i have wilkinson sword and arko soap and a badger brush that i bought in a chemist for 10Euro im really enjoying shaving again

The King C Gilette is actually my daily driver. I haven’t tried those blades though... I use slightly more agressive blades, since the razor itself is quite mild, especially compared to the 99R for example. Over here in The Netherlands the razor is a lot cheaper apparently. I paid only €8 for it, that’s around 10 US dollars... For that price I think it’s a great razor for beginners 👌🏼 Great shave as always! Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

For those who are wondering about the blades, those are re-branded Gillette Platinum that have the same color packaging as the Gillette Silver Blue blades.

Just picked it up from Walgreens. Took a shower and used it right after. As someone who struggles with ingrown hairs, this razor along with the clear shaving gel might just be my saving grace 😭😭 It cuts so dang smooth.

I ordered this for 11 bucks on amazon last week. It's my first safety razor so I don't know anything about quality but pleasantly surprised to see that it is highly regarded! Super happy with my purchase!

Just got one for half price (£10) in Boots in the UK. Can't wait till tomorrow morning now to give it a try!

I got this razor today for a crisp 13 bucks at a Lockal drug store. I was really stoked on buying it because I really wanted to try these kinds of razors, and boy, I couldn't be happier.

I’ve been using this razor for several months now. It is one of my favorites. I need a gentle razor and this one has proven to be perfect. Like you, I prefer three passes and this razor allows me to do that without incurring any irritation. Have a great shave! 🪒

I was eager to try a safety razor for the first time in 43 years of wet shaving. Always shaved with cartridge razors. So I went to the drugstore here in the Netherlands and I bought the last King C Gillette and I got a 50% discount. so I paid $7,60. I shave for a week now, and I like it. I noticed I need to be more careful then the normal Mach III or Fusion. It is all in how good the Lather is also. I thought I needed a better more mild Razor like a Muhle R89. But seeing your video here. I see that the Gillette is already a decent one to shave with. . Thanks!

Every razor I used would give me harsh razor burn on my neck.. but I didn't give up I found this in sainsburys (British supermarket) i use it everyday due to my job I get zero burns or rashes

I started wet shaving with a DE safety razor on May 22 2021 and I like how it feels. I’m currently shaving with a Wilkson Sword DE Razor. But I’m thinking about buying myself a King C Gillette. Thank you SinatraLennon you got me into wet shaving.

Thank you for the great video! You could talk about anything and its makes my day so much better. Ive been looking at vintage razors on etsy and I didnt realize how many razors have been made! Looking forward for any future videos with you trying some more vintage razors out :)

Just bought my first safety razor. Thanks for the help. Cheers from Brazil

That is exactly the intent of that razor, hopping those used to long handle carts into the DE world with a known brand. The Heritage is a nice cornerstone to welcoming the DE gurus back into Gillette’s ballpark. I would like to see a classic throwback. I think we are all ready, and people would pay the price, I would like to see Made in USA on them as well. But for now the good old vintage Gillette razors still own the game.

I just got back from Walgreens with this razor & shaved with it for the 1st time using canned Barbasol. For the price I was impressed. Not BBS but then I was using one of the blades that came with it & was not too happy with it. Next shave I’ll try a Feather or an Astra SP.

I just picked one up from my local Walmart as my Van Der Hagen razor was starting to fail on me. It shaved my almost two day stubble off with no issues what so ever, no knicks or razor burns, and it was my first time using a 3 peice

Cap/plate on the Heritage is an Edwin Jagger copy and the KCG is a Merkur copy.

Bought this razor a while ago and really enjoy using it. Up there with the rockwell for me in ease of use.

Arrived this week in Canada at Wallamart at $39.99 Canadian... To much money but that the price lol in Montreal, Province of Quebec .... follow you... see you on next video , Happy shave!

I really like this razor. I bought it when it came out and I’ve only used it since. It’s all I need.

Finally listened to my offer, thanks 😊

You are using it wrong 😡 Gillette told me it's only to be used for a beard line up. I believe them 😂

Attempt 1 of getting a Shout Out: Huge fan of your videos, you were a massive help to me when i first started! Nothing but love from Chicago!

I bought it a month ago. I'm an intermediate DE user and the razor is great, I'm very very happy with it. No nicks, no cuts, effortless. I recommend it to everyone. Supposedly, the head is made by Muhle. I very much prefer it over the Wilkinson Sword classic razor, which feels extremely cheap and came with an uneven safety bar and blade reveal. The Russian made blades are very good, here in Europe they're standard issue Gilette blades, King C. Gilette is just a different package, it's the standard European Gilette blade. But for me, I prefer the Wilkinson sword blades a bit more because of durability.

After years of using electrics i saw your review and decided to try a DE razor and im very happy with it , smooth and no irritation at all. Good informative video . Thanks

I have been using a Vander Hagen for some time now. I switched over to the Gillette DE razor and it's a whole lot better with a closer shave!

Still using my 62 year old Gillette safety razor, that I got from my father in-law 30 years ago, with Personna blades.

I reckon this razor shines with a feather blade in it. Just as smooth as the rockwell 6c on the number 3 plate in my opinion

I bought this razor as a replacement to my merkur hd34c that I lost. Outstanding razor. Head is very similar to merkur

My first safety razor. I've been using it since December, and I'm happy with it. The blades are not the best, but still good. And I realized that you still have to be careful, even with the closed comb. Gave myself a nasty cut a few weeks back. Anyway, great video, as always! :)

this is the one that got me into DE shaving, after seeing your video, thanks man!

Thank you for your video! I came across this razor on amazon and though, why not let's try it, just ordered it. Thanks for the detaied reciew and the insides into the razor, really enjoyed every bit of it. Have a nice day!

Hi Mr Shaving Lennon. I've just bought it for £12.99 (UK). I has just started to use DE razor shaving. This does not cut me and gives a good shave. For a beginner it's a very good razor to use. The good thing is it will shave me a lot of money in the long run.

I have it, goes great with Wilkinson blades, no complain.

With the current cost of living crisis I've been looking for ways to reduce the cost of daily routine tasks. I have to shave every day for work, so figured I'd try cutting the cost of that. Saw this King C in a local supermarket for £25, then the next day it went on sale on Amazon for £10. A quick RU-vid search lead me here, then I went straight back to amazon and pulled the trigger. Now I just gotta figure out what else I need to get set up. 👍

Real good review S L. Gillette should use you as their spokesman. The King C looks like a winner. Thanks for the video. Cheers🍺👍

Thanks man! I liked this video a lot. I was looking to get my first razor and went to youtube for advice cause i cant really ask anyone else. Thanks for helping me get my first razor!

Another great review, thank you. I had just ordered one of these (before seeing your review) and it was great to see you take it for a run with the included blades. I feel I’m learning a lot from watching how you shave, and you’re always informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼

this razor was used till 20th century until double triple blades took over. my grandfather used to be dam careful shaving bcuz if kids ran around him he used to shout fearing a cut on face😁🙏💐

My English teacher was from Texas "Miss Press" and she didn't speak a word german at first. So you did excellent! I heared the head is made by Mühle, I could be wrong. Have a great day 🪒💈

I'm new to Safty razers, I bought this product today and going to use it tomorrow so wish me luck!!!! 😁

Ah yes i brought this just yesterday, ive only used it once and so far im pretty impressed, good razor and good video!

Heads up for anyone in the UK theses are going for £10 on Amazon at the moment that’s June 2022. And thanks for the videos they are very informative.

This is the only handle that I can shave my head with without nicking or cutting myself too much. I have a couple of Super Speeds and a Black Beauty, but even those aren't mild enough for what my head needs. This combined with some sharp blades (Astra SP or Feather) works so well and it's only 15 euros in Germany.

Tried shaving with one the other day, couldn't get a close enough shave, had to switch to my Max3 to finish. I agree on the handle too short

It's really fascinating how cheap a top quality safety razor can be. This is an excellent DE safety razor.

Got mine a week ago and have been shaving everyday at least twice each shave

Will you do a another shaving video with Gillette King c double edge razor again

I've seen these for sale. I've never tried the razor, but the King C. Gillette blades are pretty good

I had to do a little digging on my dad's Gillette safety razor, but apparently it's a 1961 Blue Star safety razor (I've seen a few others saying "Lady" and not so I don't know which one is right). He'd had this thing for...Long as I can remember so I wouldn't be surprised if that's when he originally got it.

I used one of these Gillette Safety Razors for about 3 years. I've since replaced it with a generic high quality model off aliexpress. My gillette had a misaligned blade holder, every time I would place in a new blade I had to make sure the blade was perfectly aligned otherwise one of the edges would be more forward than the other or both edges would have a corner out, My new one aligns it way better than the gillette but it's still a great razor. There are better models out there for cheaper however.

I'm a newbie when it comes to these staff !! But I got it for 5 bucks and I will try it out !!

such an easygoing review, nice review. i felt like i listened to my old pall! thx

Walgreens near me has them on clearance for just $9 rn, definitely gonna pick one up, maybe even a second for my dad! seems like the handle style sort of emulates a modern cartridge one, like the labs (non heated).

I bought the King C. Gillette about a week after its release in Germany. And about four weeks after my resolution not to buy any more safety razors. But the design won me over, and the price was really, really good. EUR 15 for a three piece safety razor, that's not bad at all. I did not buy an extra package of blades, though. At 2.50 for 5 blades the price was outrageous. From an esthetic point of view, I like it better than the Gillette Heritage. The Heritage looks more like a typical Frankenrazor to me. Head is of the R89 type, handle similar to Merkur handles, which, in turn, are inspired by early 20th century Gillette models -- but only inspired, not exact duplicates. The only thing about it I liked is the case -- it really looks like a vintage Gillette product. Out of all safety razors you can currently buy in German drug stores, the King C. Gillette is the only one that is neither pot-ugly nor overpriced. As far as its shaving qualities are concerned: I find that it shaves almost identically to the Mühle R89. Note that the Mühle head might have improved since the introduction of brass screws. My razor landed on tile floor from a height of about 6' last summer and the head did not break of. So the Mühle might still be a superior product. I like the length of the King C. Gillette handle. I was being skeptical about the shallow knurling on the handle, but I can hold it with wet hands.

I got one of these on special in Boots here in the UK. Its pretty decent for the price. I use it with a Feather blade and it's a lovely shave.

i got this razor last year and the blades the came with it, were the most mildest ive ever used along with an already super mild razor lol it works good with a feather though

ordered mine yesterday, arriving today. Got it for only 15€ from Amazon Germany

Hi Gary from Tasmania. You should be a sports commentator. You add lib brilliantantly. I like your videos they are informative. Thank you.

I would agree that the KCG is a pretty good razor. And it's extra cool that Gillette now has sold two new razor models in the past 2-3 years. I do prefer the Heritage - mostly because of the packaging and I don't need that extra long handle. But KCG is well balanced for that length handle and as you say the knurling sits where it's needed and works well. I wouldn't dig at the 34C (or 34G, same but in gold) as I see that as the standard which all other razors are measured against - and few fare well in the comparison. I hold my 34C (and 34G) ahead of both these new Gillettes, but they are good razors. Also, mild or more efficient ("aggressive" I use when what I used makes my neck turn red), I have almost never used a razor that didn't do the job in three passes. I do three with more efficient razor and I do three with mild ones. You just have to have an even lighter touch on the more efficient ones with more blade feel.

it was my first razor, love it does what it needs to do.

I just picked this bad boy up for around $12 on Amazon. Have not received it yet, did not watch your review before buying it, but for the price I figured what do I have to lose. I’m not disappointed after watching the review.

This is the first razor review I’ve seen and I’m tripping about how good of a lather got on that soap

I have never seen the need for any razor except the cheap 2 blade plastic Equate "The Essential" ones. They are cheap and the shave is perfect, and you get 12 complete razors. Perhaps it is my 75-year-old face hair that is soft and easy to cut. The cost and the shave are both perfect!

great video, been using multi blade razors for a couple years now but finally starting to get some thick hairs around the face, thinking of trying this one out for my first safety razor

Beautiful shave my bro. Love that soap too. Them Russian blades are also great too. Awesome video

I shaved with it for the first time today.Been using safety razors for almost 2 years now and decided to get it.Used Gillette nacet blade…and tore my face on the 3rd pass.I’ve no idea what I did wrong, was it the blade or what?But that razor felt magical in my hands.9,5/10

My first proper DE razor after the Wilkinson plastic one. I like it alot and in Italy you can find it for cheap...12,90 euros. For that price it feel like it"s a steal.

I just got one for 12$ (converted from my currency), pretty good deal I'd say! Great video by the way!

this was my first safety razor... personally, i love it!

@sinatralennon that razor is really cool I just ordered mine and received it today I’ll be having my first shave with it soon can’t wait. I love your videos and this video your reviewing about it keep up the cool videos much love Roberto Nava Go Chargers Go Padres Go Lakers

Hi Sinatra, I own this razor and it's ok. It's not going to wow you like an Outlaw, 6S or Gamechanger but I found it quite nice. Unlike the Wilkinson classic butterfly.........That razor hates me and slices me to pieces. I only used it 3 times and that was enough for me. I hope you and the family are well Sir! Take care and stay safe. Dave.

Supposedly the head off that razor is made by Muhle, I have 2 of them razors, I like it a lot, good video 👍

I got this razor. I had a week of nicks and cuts specially above the neck and chin. Not to mention the mustache area. I then started watching videos such as yours and other videos and kept shaving. Fast forward two months and I get a really good shave out of the King Gillette. Nicks are uncommon now, usually with a fresh blade, but minor. I originally used the Darby brand. Now I am using Gillette Wilkinson which I really love. I don't have any experience with any other razor blades. The above mentioned came from India for 6.99 for 100 blades. I also in the beginning used regular shaving cream but now I use a badger brush and soap. I love shaving with a double edge razor. I feel like I've been robbed all these years earlier using the disposable kind. Because I live in CA school district, we still wear masks. So, I shave then put on a mask!? On June 12 masks will come off so I can share my baby smooth face. ML

€15 at local grocery store here last week. Works great. Just back to basic; I'm so fed up with all those hyper tech shaving mumbo jumbo (ie fusion blades) another €15 for 100 blades and I'm set for at least a year. And if I need new ones, I order them without pondering my head what holder fits with what blades!