Help in identifying a gillette.

[tyrionstark]

Hi all...here's a find from a local antique store. Pretty heavy 3 piece....can't find a match anywhere. There is a code on the baseplate that corresponds to 1907, but there is also an engraving on the handle that gives a pat date of Jan 1920 (it's tough to read.)

anyone know what this is?

 

[JaxJim]

I think you may have a New Improved Aristocrat there, sir, but I'm no expert. I'm sure you'll get positive identification from one of the resident experts. In any event, that's a gorgeous razor. Nice score!

 

[taco8slo]

Without a box I think it is hard to tell which set it came from, perhaps a New Standard...Serial number indicates its from 1928.

 

[Ollie4ISU]

I believe it is a New Standard razor that would have been known by the name of its case (New Standard, Richwood, Belmont, etc). It looks like a 1929 date code to me. I have a similar razor, but it is not nearly in as good of condition. Nice find!

I find that model to be pretty aggressive on my face. I do love the weight and balance however.

 

[coolbus18]

Hi,
I agree with Taco. So for your reading pleasure here's a link: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Gillette_New_Improved and enjoy the great shave this razor gives. and to think , they were $6 back then. I would also check your serial number to get dating info. Enjoy!

 

[tyrionstark]

Wow guys....thank you so much for the info! Was too unusual and in too good a shape to pass up. May have to be next week's razor!

 

[tyrionstark]

So, loaded up the new with an Astra SP....holy cow what a shave! Astounding razor! Lost angle on an atg for a sec and have a slight spot of razor burn....but what a shave!

This might just supplant my Aristocrat as my number 1 razor.