1964 J1 Gillette British Rocket Flare Tip Double Edge Safety Razor | Factory Nickel Revamp

A sought after razor indeed- the British Rocket Flare Tip. Incredible overall condition on this razor with nothing bent or broken- great mechanical condition.

Features worm gear style TTO mechanism - providing a very smooth open and close! Watch as the bottom TTO knob goes up into the handle as you open it and close it. The British designs for the Gillette razors were definately superior to many of their American counterparts. 

The smooth tto and heft feels amazing in your hand! Pick up this razor today, and add it to your heirloom collection and shave line-up.

Country of Manufacture: England
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Factory Nickel
Date: 1964; J1
Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Revamped
Imperfections: normal and minor aging from normal use
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.