1930s Gillette OPEN COMB NEW STYLE Gold Safety Razor

[wimbouman]

Gents,

I just picked up this razor from the Bay.
I am curious to learn exactly and for sure what I got, so please help me with identifying or corrections when possible.

It has been described as '1930s Gillette OPEN COMB NEW STYLE Gold Safety Razor'.

From Achim's site I learned that this is probably correct?

Any clues or suggestions if is this indeed a 30's New?

Wim

 

[valmara1971]

Yep bingo 1930's bar handled new a GREAT razor and a Monday morning fav of mine. Congrats.

 

[wimbouman]

Yep bingo 1930's bar handled new a GREAT razor and a Monday morning fav of mine. Congrats.

Okay! Nice.
Thanks for a lightning fast reply.



Nice to learn that this is a bar handle.
Didn't know that.

Wim

 

[valmara1971]

Your very welcome Wim I also believe there are 2 lengths of comb available long and short version. I have the short version.

 

[wimbouman]

Your very welcome Wim I also believe there are 2 lengths of comb available long and short version. I have the short version.

That is nice to know!
Is my razor a short or a long version?

Wim

 

[valmara1971]

Ha now here is where I bow to others, I think we have the short version.

 

[antoine1]

That's the long tooth version.

 

[wimbouman]

Thanks!

Wim

 

[Monkeydad]

Yep bingo 1930's bar handled new a GREAT razor and a Monday morning fav of mine. Congrats.

Do you let your beard go on the weekends?

 

[sandmountainslim]

Which is more common the Bar Handled NEW or the Ball End NEW?
Is the Ball End the earlier model of the two?
Wp

 

[spindlecone]

One of the finest shavers Gillette ever devised,fill the handle full of lead shot,run that badboy up to 80gms and they become a joy to use.

 

[marbert]

I found one of these in my late father's shaving gear a few years ago, along with a '69 Gillette Black Beauty adjustable. Long story short: last weekend, while looking for replacement cartridges for my Mach3, I decided I no longer wanted any part of their overpriced product and decided to look into classic shaving.

At this point, I've shaved with the Beauty three times; each shave has been better than the previous, thankfully. I haven't shaved with this '30s New, yet. I soaked it in some Oxy Clean and hot water for half an hour today and got it looking nice. I plan to give it a go in the next couple days when I get some stubble worthy of the honor. I figured I needed to start my DE shaving experience with the adjustable before going after this bad boy. Looking forward to the experience. Sadly, I bought a ten pack of Rite Aide blades to see if DE shaving was for me, so I think things are just going to get better as I settle on a good blade and try some different soaps.

 

[wimbouman]

I use this razor very frequently; after the purchase it has become a staple in my den.
I as always use it with a Feather blade and find it to be a not too aggressive, effective razor.

And I think it looks stunning!

 

[Alucard73]

I guess I need to give my New a second chance. I tried it a few years ago and passed on it in favor of my single ring old type which is still one of my favorites.

 

[koso]

Had my long tooth NEW head nickel plated and mated to a Bull Mastiff handle by Cooncat Bob. Usually load it with a Crystal. Love that razor.

 

[BowTieGuy]

The NEW is one of my absolute favorites. Enjoy!

 

[mark_mw]

Works better than a lot of "New Razors" made today!!!!

 

[eastomjac]

my mentors razor since he enlisted in the early 40's,still shaves with it today,i found a gold and if i want bbs fast it's what i pick up.

 

[Hex]

I keep this picture handy.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

IMHO one of the best Gillette OC ever made. Both versions short and long comb. Nice score.