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1916 Gillette Gold Basketweave Pocket Edition - Old Type DE Safety Razor Set
1916 Gillette Gold Basketweave Pocket Edition - Old Type DE Safety Razor Set
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One of the most beautiful razor sets that Gillette ever produced - the Gillette ABC Pocket Edition. Features a neat smooth gold travel case. Original gold plating is in great shape for its age, definitely worth displaying. This set comes with a 1910's Gillette blade bank, also in gold filled with vintage unopened blades. This razor model features the Old Type / open comb guard that made Gillette famous with beautiful Greek column handle. This razor will provide smooth aggressive shaves, it arrives 100% shave ready!
This set has been carefully restored, cleaned, and sanitized: add this to your collection or shave den today!
Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Double Edge Razor Head
Finish: Gold
Date: 1916 D45251
Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: minor aging on plating
Included: Razor, blade bank, blades, case, original mailer
History: The Gillette Old Type was the original razor head produced by Gillette Safety Razor Co. It featuers open comb design with two stabilizer pins that keep the blade straight. These heads are known for their smooth yet aggressive shaves. These were the same model as featured in the WWI Khaki sets. The Pocket Edition series was designed to be a "barbershop in your pocket" and was one of the primary reasons why Gillette transformed the way that men around the world shaved. It empowered men to shave themselves and leave the barbershops for the comfort and skill of their own home and hand.
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