Ebay Win - Razor Identity

[Rockytop]

Won this auction yesterday. http://www.ebay.com/itm/180949991455?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Need help with identifying the razor. I'm guessing it is either a Rocket or an Aristocrat Jr.

Any way to tell for sure in the picture? Or, have I missed all the way around?

Thanks.

 

[fcdiscus]

Looks like a rocket to me. I think some people just call the same razor an
Aristocrat Jr.

 

[MacDaddy]

It looks like a Parat to me -- a Rocket variant where the knob is the same width as the handle.

 

[Sled Dog]

Its a Rocket...hard to tell from that angle if its an Aristocrat Jr or not...either way, nice razor!

 

[Sled Dog]

It looks like a Parat to me -- a Rocket variant where the knob is the same width as the handle.

+1 good eye!!

 

[MacDaddy]

Pulling the auction photo over to save everyone the trip...

 

[fcdiscus]

Is there really a difference between rocket and Aristocrat Jr?????????????

 

[Triad]

You scored the williams too!!!

 

[xillion]

Is there really a difference between rocket and Aristocrat Jr?????????????

Yes, the early Aristocrat Jr. has a flat bottom plate. The Rocket has a diamond shaped bottom plate.

Images from Mr.Razor.

Aristocrat Jr.

Rocket

Parat

 

[MacDaddy]

Is there really a difference between rocket and Aristocrat Jr?????????????

Well, yes and no. The older Aristocrat Juniors had a thick, solid guard plate like the Aristocrats of the era instead of the thin, diamond-stamped one that the Rocket had. The easiest way to see this is to have a shot from under or inside the head. See below. But it seems that later on in their run the Aristocrat Junior switched to pretty much just be a Rocket in a different case. However, they may still have gotten more attention during the polishing and finishing process than the Rocket's did.

 

[alex2363]

Porter, great info on the Parat. It takes a keen eye and knowledge to Id these almost identical razors. Kinda like trying to judge a Miss Universe pageant..to me they all look beautiful and identical and are all winners

 

[amishmotorboat]

It looks like a Parat to me -- a Rocket variant where the knob is the same width as the handle.

I can't pass up the rare opportunity to add something to what Porter says.
I believe Mr Razor acquired some NOS Aristocrat Jrs. last year or the year before, and their knobs were the same as the Parat.

edit: and, of course, I was wrong in my recollection. *sigh*. it was a NOS Rockets.