Mystery Antique Shop Razor...

[lradke]

Hey Guys (and Gals)!

I am starting this thread because today I bought a Gillette razor from an antique store. I will be posting the pics of it in a few days (after I get the gunk off...I can't see a date code or anything on the back...it's thick!). I will need some help identifying it.

However, the bottom half of the case (it came with) has the date of 1944 on it. The razor is unlike my blue tip or super speed, as the knob on the bottom is noticeably separate from the handle (it dips in for a few mm's, then comes back out). The handle and knob don't really have a design, but are rough for gripping purposes.

This doesn't really explain much, the razor was $8, and I will look for something similar to show you until I upload the pics. ANyway, I was wondering if you fellow B&B'ers would be so kind as to help me identify this find of mine! Thanks!

 

[luvmysuper]

I think we're gonna need a few pics. You can post pictures of it before you clean it. We like before and after stuff.

 

[mdunn]

can you find a pic of it on www.mr-razor.com ?

 

[DSB]

Looking forward to seeing photos. Good luck with the cleaning!

 

[Luc]

+1 on Phil

We need pictures before and after!

 

[blackfoot]

With a pic or two, you will have an answer within minutes.

 

[Topgumby]

Ball End Tech?

 

[amishmotorboat]

With the references to it being like a superspeed, but with a dip in the handle by the knob, I am guessing it's a rocket.

 

[amishmotorboat]

Does it look like this? If so, it's a rocket.

 

[vitaman]

And......it's still a mystery, you are playing w/ us, Huh!!

 

[lradke]

Alright! Sory for the wait. I got the pics uploaded and the razor cleaned!

So here it is before I cleaned it:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/7/3/2/9/DSCN1930.JPG

And after I cleaned it:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/7/3/2/9/DSCN1938.JPG
(sorry about the lighting)

As you can see I can't find a date code-
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/7/3/2/9/DSCN1939.JPG

Any help on figuring out what this razor is (with a possible year) would greatly be appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[Dennis]

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1949 Rocket Canada Set.jpg

 

[DeaconKC]

Oh, that cleaned up nicely! Congrats, looks like it will be a great shaver!

 

[heirkb]

Great clean up! Give the little nooks (like the inside of the endcaps) a scrub with a tooth brush and some toothpaste and you should be good to go

 

[texbilly]

Rocket! Nice shavers and no date code to be found, by design. Congrats and nice job on the clean up!

 

[lradke]

Thanks! I found some 'antique' blades from Denmark too, so I'm gonna try them out!

 

[Copierguy]

Thanks! I found some 'antique' blades from Denmark too, so I'm gonna try them out!

Great find and weclome to B&B.

By the way, I'm not sure what you mean by some "antique blades", but please only use new blades in the old razor. Don't spoil a great shave (and your face) with "old blades"

 

[DSB]

Very nice rocket. I highly recommend foregoing "antique" blades. If you don't know, yet, which blades you like, I highly recommend buying a razor blade sampler pack from one or our fine vendors.

 

[Cmaster03]

Very nice, and very nice razor.

Shaved with mine yesterday in fact. Great shavers.

 

[lradke]

Great find and weclome to B&B.

By the way, I'm not sure what you mean by some "antique blades", but please only use new blades in the old razor. Don't spoil a great shave (and your face) with "old blades"

No kidding. They are these "DALCO" blades from Denmark and it felt like broken glass. So I put in a Feather and the razor felt like heaven!