Aristocrat ID

[Russrat]

Not sure about this one and need help.

Is this known as a 2nd gen #15? Or a 1938 #15? Or something else?

Is it as good shaver as a 1st gen #15?

Thanks,

Rusty

 

[Hannah's Dad]

It’s a prototypical 1st Generation #15. Congrats!!

 

[tonich]

It looks like a late Rhodium plated 1st gen Aristocrat.
And it matches the script case version which was not available for the I-st version (silver, no wings)

 

[Russrat]

Thanks for all the helpful insight. Do they shave similar to the 1st gen #15?

 

[tonich]

You have exactly Aristocrat #15 set, 1st gen razor
They have been know for their inconsistency because they were made during the war.
Exciting shavers they are, non the less!

 

[Northstonehill]

Hey Rusty, congrats on acquiring the most beautiful razor ever made!! And a superb shaver to boot (at least mine are).

 

[romsitsa]

Hello, most likely a post war (faux leather liner) No 15.

Adam

 

[ajkel64]

Nice razor, congratulations.

 

[Twelvefret]

What war? European involvement started in '39. Aren't the first generation from the mid 1930's?

 

[romsitsa]

The Gen 1 ceased in 1940-41 and reappeared in 1947. These could have been old stock or new manufacture. The change from Gen 1 to Gen 2 was made in the same year (seemingly the first year for any safety bar British Gillette) and Gen 3 was introduced a year later.

Adam

 

[It's Hedley]

I always enjoy the reading the history of the British Aristocrats, almost as much as I enjoy shaving with them!