Aluminum #66

[gillette_lover]

I was not even aware of the existence of these until what I thought to be the typical 74g version arrived on my doorstep. Imagine my surprise when I pulled this 37g "soap bubble" out of the case! For a brief moment, I thought that I had been duped with an amazing chrome-plated plastic replica, but I have since verified its authenticity. Aside from the stains on the lid liner, this set is in stunning condition.

Darn! Now I still have to go out and get me a 74g #66!

 

[Henrique]

Very nice. Those must be much rarer than the heavier ones. The question is "how does it shave?"

 

[gillette_lover]

The question is "how does it shave?"

Like a #66 should -- magnificently!

 

[cutting_edge]

WOW! I never knew they existed! We already know about the Rocket HD, and the number 58 which have the aluminum counterpart. Makes you wonder if they had a number 16 or 22 made like that too

 

[gillette_lover]

Makes you wonder if they had a number 16 or 22 made like that too

You never know. I'm still amazed at how often I'll see a new Gillette variation after over a year of serious collecting.

 

[bythbook]

dammit.

I thought I was through... but you're right! I need an aluminum #58... and now, the elusive and previously considered mythical aluminum #$$... I mean, #66.

dammit dammit dammit.

 

[gillette_lover]

#$$... I mean, #66.

Brother, ain't that the truth!

 

[Hanspleasure]

Yea.. the positive side of owning an aluminum #58 or #66 is that they're quite scarce. Consider yourself quite fortunate and congrats!!

 

[Luc]

Great looking Gillette!

 

[mr-razor]

I´m speechless! Is it Patent Pending or British Patent inside the head? Now I need a Aluminum #66 and Aluminum #58. Collecting is a never ending story.

 

[Audiolab]

I am sure I recognise that one from the staining in the inner lid, if this was the one that was on UK e-bay congratulations on winning it. I didn't realise it was an Aluminium one and like you didn't know of it's existance.

You used it yet?

 

[gillette_lover]

Is it Patent Pending or British Patent inside the head?

Patent Pending.

I am sure I recognise that one from the staining in the inner lid, if this was the one that was on UK e-bay congratulations on winning it. I didn't realise it was an Aluminium one and like you didn't know of it's existance.

You used it yet?

You are correct that this was listed not too long ago on eBay UK, and I wonder how that auction would have gone had the seller mentioned it was aluminum?

I have used it a couple of times and it is quite wonderful!

 

[Audiolab]

As soon as I read your first post I thought the exact same thing. I do not own an aristocrat so if I bought it I probably would not have known either. Glad it went to someone who recognised it as something a little bit different.

I expect the seller was the same, either way it went for a decent price for the seller and I am sure he was delighted, I am glad it has a good home and not rotting in someones cupboard.

Please leave it to me in your will.....

 

[Henrique]

Like a #66 should -- magnificently!

My #66 has spolied my rotation. Sad but true.

Do you have one of the heavier ones? I would love to read a detailed comparison on how they shave..

 

[Jim]

Wow What a nice score, you would have to be a monkey not to appreciate that razor.

 

[Groundhog]

Very cool! I guess it has rhodium plating as well? Sure looks like it.

 

[Walter Sobchak]

Good Heavens that thing is pretty.

 

[Rev-O]

I think this is a #58

I've got two of them: one mint and one NOS, with price tags and everything*

More info here:

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9206








* that's a joke. I do not have any. DO NOT PM ME!

 

[Hanspleasure]

Very cool! I guess it has rhodium plating as well? Sure looks like it.

Indeed it is Rhodium plating.

 

[merwtje]

This is also the aluminum #58 with probably Rhodium plated doors