A classy Brit

[Jake]

Perhaps the Big Fellow or FatBoy would earn the term of "classy Yank", but the rhodium-plated British Aristocrats have always turned my head and impressed me with their class and beauty. Thus the appellation: "classy Brit."

I had never had this specific model of the #16 Aristocrat before -- and this particular razor seems to have never been used. It is a great shaver and one that I would think Gillette could use as a prototype if they are seriously thinking about getting back into the DE razor business.

This beaut from 1948 has held up incredibly well and it's earned a righteous spot in my collection.

 

[midniterambler]

i know what you mean; have a special affection for the british aritocrats.

 

[Jake]

It is a truly beautiful razor and such a good shaver. Glad to know another esteemed member of this establishment has one of these rare and classic razor sets. Have you used it? Comments?

Thanks for posting your photo!

 

[BladeRunner001]

Very nice Jake ...Congrats

 

[fidjit]

Have 3 of them, 2 cased one not ( all local finds )

The uncased is my everyday shave, normally with a Red IP or Astra SP.

I've tried other razors but whether it's psychological because of it's shiney heft I just keep going back to it.


Oh and BTW the first #16 was my third find....really should have just stopped there and not got RAD.....yeah right

 

[Jake]

Very attractive set Ian. I had several of these #16s in the past, just never got one in this new style case. Glad to know that other British Aristocrat aficionados also own this beautiful model.

 

[herbnerd]

Looks mint or near mint (10 blades in the holder), but I just dare not use it even though I am so tempted at times.

I keep thinking I should sell to a collector. I guess I prefer to have something I can use.

~R~

 

[ezmike]

Definitely on my now short wish list. I keep on looking but in all the wrong places.

Jake and Ian, they are two beautiful specimens of fine shaving instruments.

Mike

 

[Jake]

Herbnerd, we'd love to see photos of your minty #16. And perhaps Mike would be interested in helping you commercially convert it into a shaving tool. But post some photos when you have a chance.

 

[Merkur25]

I love the British Aristocrats. Very nice Jake!

 

[herbnerd]

And here it is:

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I love it, but just dare not use it. It looks too mint.

 

[ezmike]

Nice, very nice but I think it is a #15, yes?

Mike

 

[herbnerd]

Nice, very nice but I think it is a #15, yes?

Mike

Actually, I have no idea. I'm not sure of the difference between the 15 and 16.

R

 

[Mark1966]

Actually, I have no idea. I'm not sure of the difference between the 15 and 16.

R

It most certainly is a #15 which is the open comb. The #16 is the closed comb - check our Mr-Razor's pics on the links. I'm fortunate to have both now but don't have pics to post.

Your #15 is certainly a beauty!

 

[Jake]

That is a great razor set but the open comb head means it's a #15 model. Since we now have the 15 & 16 both illustrated on this thread, it's certainly possible to see the differences between them right here!

Thanks for posting the photo of your cased razor.

 

[paules]

I love it, but just dare not use it. It looks too mint.[/QUOTE]

That's a beautiful #15 you have there.

If you do decide to use it you won't regret it. I bought a near mint #15 from Jake a little while back and it became my number one razor very quickly. Only the mint #16 that I also bought from Jake comes close.

 

[Mark1966]

And here it is...


I love it, but just dare not use it. It looks too mint.

I'd certainly take it off you hands if it looks too mint too BTW

 

[ezmike]

Rob,

It doesn't matter if it is a #15 or #16, the offer still stands.

Mike