Twelvefret
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All user grade from circa 1915 through 1959.
Vintage Gillette Shave
- Thread starter Jim Kleinkauf
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Jim Kleinkauf
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Quite a variety. I'm familiar with many of them, and consider them very capable shavers. Glad they're seeing some use.
Thank you and it is true enough unless you are a diehard Gillette collector when nothing, but the rarest will do.Congrats. That's certainly rare enough.
Bob
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I do collect, but I usually settle for rare in very good condition at a good price. For instance, I have two Fatboys, both in cases. One is my user and the other, a reconditioned, replated one, is put away.
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I have a bunch of vintage Gillette DEs, but the Old type is still their best design for me.
Like the Henson razors I have, they are smooth and efficient. Not as precisely built as Hensons, but clearly well enough to last a while.
I'm also somewhat surprised how dinky the flare tip I recently acquired is. I haven't used it yet, but it's in the queue.
Like the Henson razors I have, they are smooth and efficient. Not as precisely built as Hensons, but clearly well enough to last a while.
I'm also somewhat surprised how dinky the flare tip I recently acquired is. I haven't used it yet, but it's in the queue.
Jim Kleinkauf
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Actually I prefer the size of the one-piece razors like the Super Speed and Flare-Tip.I have a bunch of vintage Gillette DEs, but the Old type is still their best design for me.
Like the Henson razors I have, they are smooth and efficient. Not as precisely built as Hensons, but clearly well enough to last a while.
I'm also somewhat surprised how dinky the flare tip I recently acquired is. I haven't used it yet, but it's in the queue.
Jim Kleinkauf
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I consider my ‘51 W2 Gold Aristocrat to be an Ideal size and weight. The handle is a little heftier than a regular Super Speed.
There are different levels of collectors. The top class of collector will only consider NIB, new in box, unused and will never use the item. A refurbished item likely will not find a home with them either. I am far less picky than that as are most people who have collections of anything. I guess it depends on where you find the joy in your acquisitions.I do collect, but I usually settle for rare in very good condition at a good price. For instance, I have two Fatboys, both in cases. One is my user and the other, a reconditioned, replated one, is put away.
Bob
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It's curious, I'm practically the opposite - I collect to use, and prefer not to get ones in cases, as I don't need nor want them.
Having said that, I do like the look of NOS and minty pieces.
Jim Kleinkauf
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And where you find the funds to purchase them. I would assume a "top class of collector" must have an unlimited budget.
I think your assumption about an unlimited budget is true in order to indulge at that level of collecting. For that collector they are an investment that will increase in value over time. That is opposed to finding a specimen for the purpose of using it. Everyone indulges in collecting at whatever level suits them financially or otherwise. One way is not better than the other with the idea to just enjoy your style of collecting for your own reasons.
Bob
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I think the first year Aristocrat circa 1934 to be a significant model. I figured the Sheraton to provide a similar result.
The red tips are important. I never was interested in, but appreciated them otherwise, the Fat Boys.
Overall, from my experience, the #162 Goodwill provides the best consistent result.
Yes, the RFD is an important product.
My gold New era holder reminds me of the one Gillette made for President Kennedy.
All the accolades a side during the same time period, GEM was providing some great razor blade holders.
The red tips are important. I never was interested in, but appreciated them otherwise, the Fat Boys.
Overall, from my experience, the #162 Goodwill provides the best consistent result.
Yes, the RFD is an important product.
My gold New era holder reminds me of the one Gillette made for President Kennedy.
All the accolades a side during the same time period, GEM was providing some great razor blade holders.
Jim Kleinkauf
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Of all my Gillettes, the British #58 set (Aristocrat Junior) is probably my favorite:
A close runner up would my Gillette ‘48 Brit Fat Handle Flat Bottom Tech #44 set:
Twelvefret
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What Gillette did, over time was to help men from the straight razor days shave themselves. After those guys were long gone, speed shaving was needed, an effective yet safe holder.
I gave my son in law a ‘56 Red Tip and continue to provide Astra SP blades. He never looked back and said it saved him $20 per month. Being ex military, he’s a two pass shaver.
I gave my son in law a ‘56 Red Tip and continue to provide Astra SP blades. He never looked back and said it saved him $20 per month. Being ex military, he’s a two pass shaver.
Jim Kleinkauf
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The Red Tip is a great shaver. I regretted selling mine and have yet to find a decent replacement at a reasonable price.