Non-collector hoping for info

[Frinstance]

This little veteran was in an odd lot, I don't get to see Made In Canada on too many things.
From so much time on B&B I'm thinking Ball End Tech (?).
I just can't help but be curious about the model, era, anything else. Thanks ahead of time.

 

[Time Bandit]

As far as I know, it's just a Canadian version tech.

 

[Tanuki]

That is a ball end Old Type. There is probably a table of Canadian Gillette serial numbers that will give you the date it was made.

 

[Tanuki]

Here, but not much info...

Gillette Canada Dating Information

This page documents what we know about Gillette Canada safety razor serial numbers and date codes. Razors made in Montreal often left the factory with serial numbers or date codes. During certain periods some or all models were unmarked. In theory any

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[Frinstance]

Here, but not much info...

Gillette Canada Dating Information

This page documents what we know about Gillette Canada safety razor serial numbers and date codes. Razors made in Montreal often left the factory with serial numbers or date codes. During certain periods some or all models were unmarked. In theory any

www.badgerandblade.com

Thanks, I had no idea what keywords to start searching with.

 

[Tanuki]

Fun acquisition and a classic. A US ball end Old Type was my daily driver for decades. You should give yours a whirl.

Yours is a 'smooth ball'. A side view would tell whether it is a 'thin cap' or 'thick cap' variant. I would guess 1920s era. Thin caps are typically older than thick.

 

[Frinstance]

Fun acquisition and a classic. A US ball end Old Type was my daily driver for decades. You should give yours a whirl.

Yours is a 'smooth ball'. A side view would tell whether it is a 'thin cap' or 'thick cap' variant. I would guess 1920s era. Thin caps are typically older than thick.
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Funny, I had just finished using the old fella before seeing this post with a rare evening shave. The blade exposure means it will be for 'up for a challenge' days. I think I've got an old one here. Thanks again

 

[Tanuki]

Fast start! You'll be hooked on old Gillette three piece razors in no time. That can be a cheap thrill or take as much time and money as you would care to spend. I have kept it 'reasonably' cheap.

I agree that cap looks 'thin'. But, not having seen any Canadian Old Types before, I am going to say that there are probably differences from US production that make Canadian Gillettes their own breed.

 

[romsitsa]

Razor form a Canadian ABC set, most likely ww1 era. 102 (thin) head.

 

[BigJ]

Nice razor!!

 

[Old School TSD]

Funny, I had just finished using the old fella before seeing this post with a rare evening shave. The blade exposure means it will be for 'up for a challenge' days. I think I've got an old one here. Thanks again View attachment 1489243

Not a challenging razor by any means. Many say Gillette got it right the first time, and I'd agree!