One of the most beautiful razor sets that Gillette ever produced - the Gillette Basketweave Pocket Edition. Features a neat basketweave travel case. Original 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!
Originally Gold plated, this Shell Ball End Tech DE Razor has been polished down to its original Gillette Nickel plating that lies beneath the gold.
Country of Manufacture: USA Type: Double Edge Razor Head Finish: Original Gillette Nickel Date: 1917 Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready Grade: Good Imperfections: All original gold has been removed, underlaying Gillette Nickel has been polished to a high mirror finish 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.
