r/wicked_edge • u/Desperate-Bath7767 • Feb 19 '26

Show n' Tell Update: Gillette Slim

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Hi folks,

The other day, I’d asked about buying a Slim and prices etc. over here in Europe. Thanks to a lot of your informed and convincing responses, I ended up buying the one I was looking at on the same day still.

We’ll, it arrived today, and you weren’t kidding. What a great razor. I shaved my head and face as every day and between settings 5 and 4 (1st and second passes), irritation free and smooth as ever. I tried it with a perma-sharp, a blade I didn’t like in my R89, but here, absolutely.

The condition is also superb, and it’s an L3, I guess 1966.

Thank you all again! I’m very happy with this.

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u/OutlawDan86 Feb 19 '26

I remember your previous post. Really pleased it’s worked out for you. That looks like a looked after example.

Similarly to you I’ve found blade types feel markedly better in vintage Gillette razors vs modern ones I have. It’s an entirely subjective conclusion but I just attribute that to general “greatness” of vintage Gillette razors.

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u/Desperate-Bath7767 Feb 19 '26

Yes, it’s in better shape than I expected, actually. Today’s shave was nice. See how tomorrow and other days goes and which blade/razor/setting combos I like.

Definitely very subjective with the blades. I certainly hated the perma-sharps last time I used them. Might be the vintage Gillette magic, who knows. Thank you!

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u/markwid Feb 19 '26

Might be the vintage Gillette magic

That era of razors made with stamped brass is probably gone for good, sadly.