A sought after razor indeed- the British Light Duty Rocket in Gold! Great overall condition on this razor with nothing bent or broken and great mechanical condition. For those who have not seen how a Rocket razor works, the TTO functions in a unique way by having the knob turn up into the handle. This TTO feels higher quality then its American counterparts!
A rarer razor to find in the US, and definitely not common over seas, this anodized aluminum razor shines beautifully in gold! This razor weighs 1oz exactly, 28.34 grams. There is minor wear around the blade tray. Tray reads Patent Pending. This is a rarer razor, don't miss your chance to add this to your collection!
This razor comes to us from a Gillette collector in California, this razor was received from the Gillette Factory in the UK.
Country of Manufacture: England Type: Double Edge Razor Finish: Annodized Gold Date: 1950's Condition: Display Ready Grade: Excellent Imperfections: minor wear on blade tray, gold is worn on top of Tbar as shown in the photos Included: Razor
History: The Gillette Rocket came on the scene in the late 1940's and ran through continuous production into the 1980's. The Rocket was the British equivelant of the American Super Speed - named for how fast your shaves would be using this TTO model.
