I would like to buy my birth-date razor but I have no idea how the Gillette codes. I was born in March 1948. Could someone tell me what razor I need to look for. What is a fair price to pay?
Birth-date razor, need help finding.
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There's a Gillette Dating page as part of this Wiki. http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/US_Gillette_Dating_Information. Unfortunately for you, Gillette did not start using Date codes until 1950. However the page will give you an idea what Gillette razors were being produced in 1948.
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Thanks for the info.
May I also suggest Mr. Razor site. Pics help a in determining a collectable I want or not.
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/solid guard bar.htm
He has been a priceless reference for all of us.
Cheers.
Also don't be afraid to seek out the knowledge of members here via PM.(private message) such as Macdaddy, amishmotorboat, Greekguy, Alex2363 etc. All will be willing to steer you in the right direction.
Two Cheers!
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/solid guard bar.htm
He has been a priceless reference for all of us.
Cheers.
Also don't be afraid to seek out the knowledge of members here via PM.(private message) such as Macdaddy, amishmotorboat, Greekguy, Alex2363 etc. All will be willing to steer you in the right direction.
Two Cheers!
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I have been thinking of settling on a Gillette Tech Ball End razor. At least it was made during 1948. Can someone tell me what price range should one of these be in?
I think you will find it quite difficult to pinpoint a ball-end tech to your birth year; whereas, the SuperSpeed and Milord can pretty much be narrowed down to 1948/49 by virtue of a "notched" blade bar. Assuming you want a user razor and not a mint collector piece in a boxed set, you are probably safely under $25 in either of those cases, probably even a bit less for the basic 40's super speed. Good luck in your search.
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Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll see what I can find with the SuperSpeed and Milord.
You may also want to consider the fat-handle Tech that was made in the late 40's as well. Actually your birth year is right in the middle of the '46 - '50 period. That Tech has rectangular cut outs in the blade holder part. Plan to pay $15-$25 depending on condition.
The 40's style SuperSpeed began in 1947 it ended in 1954, these did not have the date code on the underside of the base until 1951 W/code.
1947 SS can be uniquely identified by the lack of a notch at the end of the center bar, like this one
In 1948 the notched bar was introduced. These razors are known as the 1948-1950. There is not a way to determine exactly when they were made.
see the pic:
Yes, Mr.Razor has a world class web site that has almost every razor and Traditional Wet Shaving related items that u can imagine. Mr Razor is a treasure to us B&B members. Without his contributions we would be lost or it would be difficult for us to even make sense of anything Traditional Shave related. We B&B members all really love Mr.Razor for his contribution to B&B and the shave world.
@Alex...Excellent posts and outstanding photos.
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Nice photos Alex. Thanks for your help. It is very useful.
