One of the most beautiful razor sets that Gillette ever produced - the Gillette 1917 Pocket Edition. Features a neat Floral travel case. Original plating is in great shape for its age with only minimal wear. Original Gillette blade bank also included and the original instructions in this gorgeous set. This razor model features the Old Type / open comb guard that made Gillette famous. Truly a piece of history- add this to your collection or shave den today!
Floral Case has an engraving PC to add to the great history of this set!
Country of Manufacture: USA Type: Double Edge Razor Head Finish: Original Gold Date: 1917 E242351 Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready Grade: Excellent Imperfections: hairline cracks in handle common for this era, all as shown in photos Included: Razor, blade bank, case, instructionsl, blades
History: The Gillette Old Type was the original razor head produced by Gillette Safety Razor Co. It featues 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.
