A beautiful razor from the 1930's featuring open comb guard and balanced ball-end handle. Teeth straight and ready to shave. Crack on handle is original and common on this model - it cracked back in the 1930's and was a defect in the metal standard. Cap still tightens just fine. This set comes complete with both the original black leather case, gold plated blade bank. Razor set comes with original leather case, which has had its leather revitalized with a fresh application of shoe polish.
This is a popular razor choice in the wet-shaving community due to the heft and solid weight of the razor, comfortable shaves provided, and close shaving performance.
Doors open and close smoothly just as they should, and look clean and shiny. This razor has been professionally restored, polished, ultra-sonically cleaned, and sanitized bringing it to Shave Ready condition for your shaving pleasure. Perfect gift or addition to your heirloom collection. Pick up this razor today!
Country of Manufacture: USA Type: Double Edge Razor Head Finish: Gold Date: 1930's Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready Grade: Good Imperfections: Hairline crack in bottom of handle Included: Razor, leather case, blade bank
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.
