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Gillette 1917 Gold Basketweave Pocket Edition - Old Type (DE) Travel Set- Nickel Case

Gillette 1917 Gold Basketweave Pocket Edition - Old Type (DE) Travel Set- Nickel Case

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One of the most beautiful razor sets that Gillette ever produced - the Gillette Basketweave Pocket Edition. Features a neat basketweave travel case. Gillette blade bank also included in this gorgeous set. This razor model features the Old Type / open comb guard that made Gillette famous. Truly a piece of history- add this to your collection or shave den today! 

It's  a bit of a miss match set with the Gold Old Type razor set and the Nickel Basket weave case. But all pieces are stunning!

The Case has an engraving on the top, "B.W. Carrel" which adds a nice touch of history to this set!

Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Double Edge Razor Head
Finish: Gold/ Nickel
Date: 1917 (D680122)
Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Good
Imperfections: N/A
Included: Razor, blade bank, case

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. The Pocket Edition series was designed to be a "barbershop in your pocket" and was one of the primary reasons why Gillette transformed the way that men around the world shaved. It empowered men to shave themselves and leave the barbershops for the comfort and skill of their own home and hand. 

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