Is This A Gillette Double Ring?
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No, it does not appear to be a legit double ring. Just seems ‘off.’
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5 stars for a quick response. Thank you.
A genuine Gillette double ring has fourteen teeth on each side.
Your picture shows thirteen teeth on each side.
Your picture shows thirteen teeth on each side.
No. Stay away from that copy.
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Will do. Thank you
That razor is in bad shape.
It looks like it was dropped a lot.
I would leave it for that reason alone.
However, it looks like a Leresche, which is not a bad brand.
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It probably is contemporary with the Gillette double ring,
but I don't think that's what you're looking for.
People do however collect other vintage razors besides Gillette.
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It looks like it was dropped a lot.
I would leave it for that reason alone.
However, it looks like a Leresche, which is not a bad brand.
Leresche French DE razors
The notable exception to the problem of many French razors that lose their plating soon after they leave the factory is the highly esteemed Leresche family of razors. Of course we all know the great posting of Stefan (aka Moshulu) so I don't want to belabor the story behind this company. But it...
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It probably is contemporary with the Gillette double ring,
but I don't think that's what you're looking for.
People do however collect other vintage razors besides Gillette.
The "Not Gillette" Vintage DE Thread
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Hi and welcome to B&B. All very sound advice above.
06 Double Ring for comparison
A lot of companies back then were making "clones" of other razors and that's exactly what that razor is - a Double Ring clone, but that doesn't make it a fake or a counterfeit. Some might try to sell it as a genuine Double Ring though, but those who buy such razors should have done their homework and know exactly what to look for when buying one and always use PayPal in case something happens.
