One of the most beautiful razor sets that Gillette ever produced - the Gillette Basketweave Pocket Edition. Features a neat basketweave travel case. Original silver plating is in great shape for its age, and has been hand restored to its original shiny luster. 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!
This particular razor has a rich historical background due to the fact that in 1924, this razor had a duty imposed on it by the French government to help pay for the 1924 Olympic games held in Paris.
Country of Manufacture: USA Type: Double Edge Razor Head Finish: Silver Date: 1924 (Little G inside of D) Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready Grade: Excellent Imperfections: Hairline crack in handle, small age stains on guard 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.
