WTB Gillette RFB No44

Good evening all,

I’m looking to purchase a vintage British Gillette Raised Flat Bottom (RFB) 3 piece No44 razor. I’m looking for one at a reasonable price in user or good condition. I’m only interested in the razor and not as concerned about acquiring the complete set (razor and box) as I’ll be using it as a daily shaver.

Thanks so much for looking Gents!

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

 

[BradWorld]

Good evening all,

I’m looking to purchase a vintage British Gillette Raised Flat Bottom (RFB) 3 piece No44 razor. I’m looking for one at a reasonable price in user or good condition. I’m only interested in the razor and not as concerned about acquiring the complete set (razor and box) as I’ll be using it as a daily shaver.

Thanks so much for looking Gents!

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Great razor. Somewhat hard to find. Dont overlook the 2 piece #77 and #88 razors. In my opinion they shave even better than the #44 3 piece. In the true B&B fashion, you may end up with both of them, or all three sets. Good luck with the hunt.

 

[Vanille]

I have a #77 in case you are interested in that


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[Tester28]

I have a #77 in case you are interested in that

One of my vintage faves...the other being a UK Red Tip.

 

[Calm_Shaver]

I have a #77 in case you are interested in that


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Pm’ed you @Vanille

 

[Calm_Shaver]

Great razor. Somewhat hard to find. Dont overlook the 2 piece #77 and #88 razors. In my opinion they shave even better than the #44 3 piece. In the true B&B fashion, you may end up with both of them, or all three sets. Good luck with the hunt.

Thank you for your insight. Hopefully I will enjoy the RFB. I will probably end up in ‘true B&B fashion’.

 

[Demaratus]

I have both, of course. I think I like the lightness and balance of the 44 slightly better than the 77, but the 77 mechanically is quite a nice piece of work.


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[mr_houston]

I agree that the 77 is a really nice razor. To me, it’s the nicest razor Gillette ever made.

However, the 3-piece 44 gives me a better shave. It’s slightly more aggressive than the 77.

 

[Medivh]

Interesting. I'm waiting for my #44 to arrive these days and I do hope that all the talk about them is true and not just myths and legends. I will compared it to my NEW LC to see if it's better or if there's any difference at all.

 

[Calm_Shaver]

I’m still looking for any RFB #77, #88, #44–Good condition, no teeth bent. Thank You Gents

 

[Medivh]

I suggest you to keep an eye on the UK Ebay and if you have a friend from UK to buy it for you would be much better, since many sellers don't sell goods outside the UK or EU in general. Imo, the RFB isn't that rare or hard to find at all just like a few other razors and I don't know where people come up with these stories, myths and legends, but when they are spread like a wild fire the prices start to go up for no reason at all.

 

[Calm_Shaver]

I suggest you to keep an eye on the UK Ebay and if you have a friend from UK to buy it for you would be much better, since many sellers don't sell goods outside the UK or EU in general. Imo, the RFB isn't that rare or hard to find at all just like a few other razors and I don't know where people come up with these stories, myths and legends, but when they are spread like a wild fire the prices start to go up for no reason at all.

Thanks so much, I have been looking at Uk and Canada EBay site to no avail thus far, there were a few in December available but got sold quickly.

 

[Tester28]

I got my #77 off eBay uk...it was NOS and still sealed in the original cellophane wrapper.
The elements had still permeated through and created a little discolouration but overall the thing
was gleaming...here is the ad I used to sell it.

PLS. ARCHIVE: Gillette Raised Flat Bottom Open Comb Set #77 (Near Mint/Rare)

This came to me NOS and cellophane-wrapped. The teeth are perfect, the 2-piece construction and TTO operation, immaculate. Original silver plating has survived as well as one would expect from a 90 ye

damnfineshave.com

 

[Calm_Shaver]

Beautiful razor @Tester28

I found a RFB #77.
Thanks everyone, I appreciate your input. Help like this from you guys is why B&B is such a great forum.