Military Old Type J 8529

[SteelCity]

Does anyone know the date issued for a Gillette Old Type J 8529.

Under the combs on the left side it says "Property" where Gillette in the Diamond usually is and "Army" on the right side where Made in USA normally is.

BTW, I'm working backwards. Started out with a Slim and loved it. Went to a Fatboy, loved it. Tried a Red Tip, loved it. Then a 40's Super Speed, loved it. Then tried a NEW, loved it. Then an Old Style, and uh, LOVED IT!

When will this end?!

Thanks in advance

 

[highball]

1919 You can look here to date your Gillettes

 

[SteelCity]

Thanks!

It was issued in 1919, and all "J" serial numbers were military issued.

 

[DSB]

Photo, please!

 

[T Rick]

J 8607 says hello to it's long lost sibling . Same markings and configuration.

Where does it end? Well, if you can find a 1903 Double Ring, that would be about it for Gillette. First safety razor they produced. I've only worked down to a 1905 so far.

 

[sandmountainslim]

Started out with a Slim and loved it. Went to a Fatboy, loved it. Tried a Red Tip, loved it. Then a 40's Super Speed, loved it. Then tried a NEW, loved it. Then an Old Style, and uh, LOVED IT!

Yip,
Gillette used to make FINE products until a few years ago when they became a lumbering zombie of their former self.
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