Any Help Identifying this old OC?

[CANES]

Hey All,

I picked up this old Gillette Open Comb about 25 years ago in an antique store. I have never been able to figure out what model it is. It came with a Richwood wooden box and fits perfectly in there, but the Richwood razors on-line have a totally different handle. The razor has Gillette in the diamond and Made in USA on the head. It's a 3 piece razor and is quite heavy- weighing in at 71g.

Any help in figuring this out? Anything else I could look for? There are no markings on the handle that I can see, but with it being a distinct shape, I'm hoping someone would recognize it.

Thanks in advance!

 

[thombrogan]

The handle looks like a Durham Duplex DuBarry handle, so more pics of the Gillette head may be needed. Other than the non-Gillette handle, I know nothing.

 

[CANES]

The handle looks like a Durham Duplex DuBarry handle, so more pics of the Gillette head may be needed. Other than the non-Gillette handle, I know nothing.

Holy Cow! That's the handle. Amazing. Thanks so much. So, I got a FrankenRazor all those years ago. Oh well, won't be able to retire on that one. Good thing is that it shaves great with an average blade.

Thanks again!

 

[thombrogan]

My apologies, @CANES At least you’ll have a smooth face while planning your future.

 

[Guest2023]

The head looks like Gillette Old type thick cap.

 

[Four for Luck]

Interesting. There is a similar razor on fleabay currently.
The seller is in California.

 

[Four for Luck]

It’s a beautiful razor. Which is what made me notice it.

 

[Rob72]

The Duplex handle is based on (to the best of my knowledge) the first Wilkinson Sword 3 piece DE, that has square posts. One of the best handles available, IMO.