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pedro083

I have the chance to be able to pick up this DE at a good price. Really looking for advice on how it shaves and confirming it is what i belive. also ruff value so i dont over pay.

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This looks to me to be a British nickel plated long comb NEW. Excellent shavers (much like an American NEW, one of my favorite open combs), and quite uncommon (especially on my side of the pond). I see these run for about $40 USD, usually, if I remember correctly.

Someone more knowledgeable may come along and correct me but that's what I think it is.
 
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pedro083

I thought it was a new but never seen the handle before that is what is throwing me.
 
what's up with the 7 o'clock stamping on the underside of the bottom head piece? i think there was a english brand = 7 o'clock; maybe someone with a waits compendium can clarify?
 
The 7 o'clock NEW was manufactured by Gillette, and is the same razor as its Gillette siblings, I believe.

I find it to be a superb shaver. Though all News are very nice, this version is my favorite vintage DE.

Regards,
 
what's up with the 7 o'clock stamping on the underside of the bottom head piece? i think there was a english brand = 7 o'clock; maybe someone with a waits compendium can clarify?

Yes, Gillette eventually bought 7 O'clock. They still own the brand which you can still buy in razor blades and cheap plastic DE razors.
 
pedro083,

The English long comb Gillette News are superb shavers; my #88 is my favourite DE safety razor :001_smile

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ
 
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pedro083

Well thats decided i am going to pick it up. Well let you know how it shaves for me when i get it
 
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