Grandfather left me this razor

[Jmp63]

Hello all, I’m new to the B&B community. Everyone has been so helpful and the wealth of knowledge here is astounding!

I could use some assistance in identifying this Gillette left to me by by grandfather.
Date Code: L2
Made in England
Thanks in advance, I haven’t been able to find one in my online searching yet. Have a great day!

 

[romsitsa]

Hello, this is the last version of the Slim twist family, also the last european Gillette TTO, from 1991 (L2). Iirc it was a G1000 if sold without blades or G2000 with a pack of 5 blades.
The Knack was only made in the US, with a longer neck and shorter handle than the British Super Slim twist.

Adam

 

[dfoulk]

Really cool to have your grandfather's razor. I wish that I had my Grandfather's razor but it's long gone and unfortunately, I don't know much at all about what he used to shave with.

 

[nemo]

That's a sweet heirloom @Jmp63 ! Get after it with a toothbrush and some hot soapy water and see if that baseplate still shines under all that crud.

Congrats and welcome to B&B!!

 

[Jmp63]

Hello, this is the last version of the Slim twist family, also the last european Gillette TTO, from 1991 (L2). Iirc it was a G1000 if sold without blades or G2000 with a pack of 5 blades.
The Knack was only made in the US, with a longer neck and shorter handle than the British Super Slim twist.

Adam

Thank you kindly! Much appreciated.

 

[Jmp63]

Really cool to have your grandfather's razor. I wish that I had my Grandfather's razor but it's long gone and unfortunately, I don't know much at all about what he used to shave with.

I’m very excited to have been given that razor. Looking forward to cleaning it and shaving with it!

 

[Jmp63]

That's a sweet heirloom @Jmp63 ! Get after it with a toothbrush and some hot soapy water and see if that baseplate still shines under all that crud.

Congrats and welcome to B&B!!

I will do that for sure! Thank you!

 

[BigJ]

Congratulations!

Dawn and/or Scrubbing bubbles, then you will be able to enjoy your family heirloom!!

 

[KQY61]

Hi,

Su-Perb!!

And, here is your Official Invitation!

Heirloom Users Club

Hi, Maybe I picked a poor day to start a new Club Thread, seeing as how it is April's Fools Day. However, I am being serious here. :biggrin1: I keep seeing posts referencing how folks found Dad's or Granddad's or an Uncle's or even Mom's old razor. Or brush, or whatever else pops up. So, we...

www.badgerandblade.com

Not that anyone needs to wait for an invitation. All are invited who use anything passed down to them!

Stan

 

[Hachet]

It'll provide a nice smooth shave, I'm sure.

 

[Jmp63]

My grandfathers razor cleaned up so well after a good soak and brushing with a toothbrush. Thank you all for the advice! Can’t wait to shave with it.

 

[Jmp63]

Hi,

Su-Perb!!

And, here is your Official Invitation!

Heirloom Users Club

Hi, Maybe I picked a poor day to start a new Club Thread, seeing as how it is April's Fools Day. However, I am being serious here. :biggrin1: I keep seeing posts referencing how folks found Dad's or Granddad's or an Uncle's or even Mom's old razor. Or brush, or whatever else pops up. So, we...

www.badgerandblade.com

Not that anyone needs to wait for an invitation. All are invited who use anything passed down to them!

Stan

Good evening Stan, thanks so much for the invite! I will be sure to check out the heirloom users club!

 

[dmshaver]

It cleaned up great! Congratulations, I'm sure you'll cherish it.

 

[fightingillini22]

Looking fantastic! What a great heirloom piece to have.

 

[Haiku]

It's been said by others, but I don't want to pass up the opportunity to add my voice in to say it looks great and even better that it was your grandfather's. Something for you to pass on to your descendants. Congratulations!

 

[ajkel64]

Looks good. Congratulations on the inheritance. Use it, enjoy it, and cherish it.

 

[Tarak83]

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My grandfathers razor cleaned up so well after a good soak and brushing with a toothbrush. Thank you all for the advice! Can’t wait to shave with it.

Wow. That really did clean up.