A beautiful razor from 1918 WWI U.S. Khaki Set made by Gillette. These were made for both consumers and soldiers during the war.This particular set features open comb guard and balanced ball-end handle. Teeth straight and ready to shave.
I'm sure the stories this set could tell would be incredible! Don't let this one fantastic WWI razor set get away!
Country of Manufacture: USA Type: Double Edge Razor Head Finish: Original Gillette Nickel Date: G516256 (1918) Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready Grade: Good Imperfections: usual age on razor and blade bank. all as shown in photos Included: Razor, bank, case
History: The Gillette Old Type was the original razor head produced by Gillette Safety Razor Co. It features 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.
