A beautiful razor from the 1910's featuring open comb guard and balanced ball-end handle. Teeth straight and ready to shave. Bottom of base plate has an engraving, which reads: "Use Ivory Soap", making this razor a bit more rare.
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. Comes with original cardboard paper blade insert.
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: Nickel Date: 1910's Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready Grade: Good Imperfections: n/a Included: Razor, cardboard insert
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.
