Gillette New Deluxe

[vferdman]

I have scored a New Deluxe set while on vacation a few days ago. It came as a Lady Deluxe set in jade (green) box. Very sweet set and it appears to be identical in every way except the box to a Tuckaway. The head is very similar to the New LC but with a thicker bottom plate where the extra thickness absorbs that center groove. Otherwise it's pretty much identical to the New LC as far as head geometry. The New LC's teeth are slightly longer, but since they are pointing straight down it really makes no difference as far as skin contact. the handle on the Deluxe is a short Tuckaway type handle. I have already shaved with the head on top of the Ikon bulldog handle and really liked it. Basically a heavier New LC with a flat thicker bottom plate. shaves about the same, on the mild side, but not too mild. I usually shim my New LC to bring it up to the way I like. I may do the same with the Deluxe.

Just wondering if this is a rare head variation. I have not seen too many of these.

Also seems Ikon OC was almost (or exactly) a replica of this head. Is this true? I can see why Ikon would do it. It is an outstanding OC head. With the Ikon bulldog handle the Deluxe head balances almost perfectly at where I grip the razor. Almost like someone meant it to be that way. Maybe they have...

My first shave with it:



And the whole Lady Deluxe set in Jade:














Next to my New LC plated in nickel and attached to Ikon bulldog handle

[kingfisher]

Awesome razor. I meant to get one of those so I could use the head with aftermarket handles like the Tradere and UFO, but instead managed to purchase a two-piece New Standard. A nice razor, but not a good way to try out the head on different handles!

I do think the iKon was designed as an homage to the NEW of one ilk or another.

Glad it works for you on the iKon head.

[vferdman]

Awesome razor. I meant to get one of those so I could use the head with aftermarket handles like the Tradere and UFO, but instead managed to purchase a two-piece New Standard. A nice razor, but not a good way to try out the head on different handles!

I do think the iKon was designed as an homage to the NEW of one ilk or another.

Glad it works for you on the iKon head.

If I am not mistaken New Standard has a New Improved head, which is slightly different than the Deluxe. I have a Big Fellow with a New Improved head and I really love it. Also a style that is attached to the handle permanently, but I happen to love that handle. The whole razor is just a joy to use. This Deluxe has a very short and light handle with a very heavy head, which makes balance so-so. With the Ikon handle the balance is just about perfect.

It's amazing that a razor almost 100 years old can shave perfectly well today. Remind me, why we needed a new type of razor? Ah! of course, to make them disposable. Say no more...

[brothers]

I like your new razor.

[Squire]

It's amazing that a razor almost 100 years old can shave perfectly well today. Remind me, why we needed a new type of razor? Ah! of course, to make them disposable. Say no more...

Very cogent observation.