1961 Gillette "Kaloderma" set

[slickster514]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=131615&highlight=kaloderma

What is the history of the 1961 Gillette Tech "Kaloderma" set?
Were these sold independently of the set at the time??

Google only turns up mostly the info found on Mr.Razor's web site.

 

[Pike]

No idea here...I'm just lucky enough to have gotten in on one of these from Achim! It is truly a sweet addition to any collection!

 

[slickster514]

Do you feel its heavy enough?

 

[mr-razor]

I know nothing about the history of this set. At the same time Gillette sold the Parat as Kaloderma set too:

 

[mr-razor]

Do you feel its heavy enough?

It gives nearly the same razor nickel plated with a weight of 54g: