For today's Vintage Shave of The Day (VSOTD), I reached into my display case to pull out an early hallmark of Gillette's history. Standing 6'8", I always felt that I needed a "big" razor - in fact, my first ever DE was a Merkur 23C Long Handle. Well the German's got the idea from Gillette - nearly a century ago, wet-shavers were asking for a longer handle and heavier feel. 

Gillette answered the call with the Big Fellow - designed for the larger man!

(See original pamphlet here)

These razors were made from 1919 during the Old Type era, through the New Improved era of the 20's and even made a come back as the Big Boy in the early 1930's. In it's original gumwood box and price tag, this is certainly a piece of my collection I'm proud to own!

In fitting with the throw back shave, I grabbed our collaboration soap "King R. Emporium" which was inspired by original Gillette stick soaps from this same era. Great scent and it made a wonderful lather with the WSP Stubby High Mountain White brush - super soft and luxurious!  Ready for Saturday!