Gillette NEW Federal Set - My Best Looking DE Razor

[Snargle]

I've got a fairly substantial collection of vintage razors, mostly Gillettes, a few SEs, and a couple of exotics, but overall, my favorite is this Gillette Federal Set from 1930. The razor itself is a gold-plated Long Comb NEW with a ball-end handle. What really sets this one off from the rest is a hand-embroidered, watered silk case for the razor case. Someone got themselves a really nice, handcrafted gift. It's in fantastic condition and although it's probably been used (there was a single used blade in the blade tuck, along with a dozen or so wrapped PAL blades), it's been extremely well cared for.

I have a couple of user-grade Long Comb NEWs that I use for regular shaving. This one stays in the display case.

I'm interested in seeing what you think is the #1 best-looking razor in your collection. Show it off for us!

 

[EclipseRedRing]

That is a beautiful razor. It has real character and interest, much more than just another shiny razor. Very, very nice indeed.

 

[Mlee]

Congrats, that's a very nice set. You're probably right, it was given to someone as a gift, used a couple of times, then put in a drawer for safe keeping.

As for my favorite, that's a tough one.

 

[Smooth and Sharp]

"I have a couple of user-grade Long Comb NEWs that I use for regular shaving. This one stays in the display case."


Beautiful, Do you expect to shave with it once in your life ? Even more, with a new wrapped blade? Life is short.

 

[Snargle]

"I have a couple of user-grade Long Comb NEWs that I use for regular shaving. This one stays in the display case."


Beautiful, Do you expect to shave with it once in your life ? Even more, with a new wrapped blade? Life is short.

I shaved with it once, but not with one of the old blades. I don't trust blades older than I am.

 

[nemo]

Gorgeous! That silk wrap really helped keep the case in pristine condition.

 

[KeenDogg]

She's a doll!

 

[BigJ]

WOW!!

 

[Multum in parvo]

Great Long Comb, Larry. I have a replated User Long Comb that came with a common bar handle - too slippery for me so I have put it on a Fat handle.

 

[Kyle89]

Lovely.

 

[Multum in parvo]

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[Snargle]

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That's one sexy razor! Beautiful! What is the model?

 

[Multum in parvo]

That's one sexy razor! Beautiful! What is the model?

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