Help ID to determine cleaning method

[BaritoneJP]

Found on 'the bay', and got for a low price ... I found this 3 piece razor. Looking at the ShaveWiki and mr-razor, I think this falls somewhere between 1939 to 1941 date. No serial numbers, only "made in USA" and the Gillette diamond are on the OC head. The cap does not have any markings. See image

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Mr-razor has this >> image << and the handle looks the same other than the coating and the OC looks a bit different. This Tech >> image << also has the same type handle but not the OC.

I would really appreciate any of your thoughts on this and what material this is made from or what the coating. Is this 3 toned? that includes copper, brass, and bronze? (the seller says that it is all non-magnetic)

I'm asking to know what methods of cleaning to NOT use that could damage. (I have read the forms and wiki and I'm thinking the foil/baking soda/hot water trick would be the place to start but I don't know)

Thank you so much for any comments,

 

[mblakele]

Brass, brass, and brass, with maybe some gold plating hanging on. Brass contains copper, and the more copper the redder it is. In some cases the distinction between brass and bronze is a matter of opinion.

The handle is from a fat-handle Tech, the head is a long-comb NEW. It is a common combination: probably the original NEW handle cracked, and was replaced with this one.

The foil and baking soda treatment is only helpful for silver. It will not hurt the brass, but warm water and dishsoap are really all you need.

 

[BaritoneJP]

The foil and baking soda treatment is only helpful for silver. It will not hurt the brass, but warm water and dishsoap are really all you need.

Thank you mblakele, I wasn't sure if the foil and baking soda would help any tarnish or just on silver like you stated.

This is my first OC razor and I was just looking for low cost to get my foot in the door (or in this case open comb)

 

[dcobranchi]

Maas or Blue Magic will make it shine.

 

[BaritoneJP]

Results

 

[mblakele]

Looks good. The NEW is my favorite of all the Gillette designs: I hope you enjoy it too.

The brass will tarnish again unless you replace it or otherwise protect the metal. Or you can just ignore it: some folks like the way it looks.

 

[Haegar]

Very nice!
Just gotta love before-after pictures of that kind.

 

[ArNav]

Are you a really baritone singer?
I used to be basso-profondo until my voice went kaput.

 

[BaritoneJP]

Are you a really baritone singer?
I used to be basso-profondo until my voice went kaput.

Yes, I sing baritone in southern gospel quartets ... Church services mostly. I have to keep training in order to keep a voice but I can tell a difference from my younger days.