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1950's Gillette English Parat Double Edge Safety Razor in Red No. 58 Leather Case
1950's Gillette English Parat Double Edge Safety Razor in Red No. 58 Leather Case
This Gillette Parat from England is a vintage gem. Whether you're an avid collector or simply a shaver looking for the highest quality, the superb design of the Parat can't be beat. This razor had been cleaned, polished and is shave ready. The TTO or twist to open mechanism works flawlessly and the doors open just as they should. The razor also comes in a sleek red case, convenient for those shavers on the go. Pick yours up before its too late!
Country of Manufacture: England
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Nickel
Date: 1950's (Pat 694093)
Condition: Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: n/a
Included: Razor, Case, Gillette Silver Blue Blades
History: The Gillette Rocket / Parat came on the scene in the late 1940's and ran through continuous production into the 1980's. The post 1947 type featues a notched center bar to quickly load blades from the old Gillette dispensers and is known as one of the best all around DE razors to be made.