Old Razor ID

[Beerman]

I'm new to collecting antique razors and wanted to ask the opinion of those more knowledgeable than myself-is this razor a New Improved Criterion? Or are "Criterions" only the gold plated versions? I bought this today at a local antique mall, because it looked almost in pristine condition. In fact, it's so pretty, I'm not sure I want to shave with it or not. It has a very small gouge in the head and one of the teeth is bent slightly, but as you can see in the photo, it otherwise appears NOS.

Thanks for any info.


Beerman

 

[amishmotorboat]

Criterion is a New Deluxe head, not New Improved.
Yours is New Deluxe.

The Criterion came in gold and chromium.
Sure looks like a Criterion to me.

 

[amishmotorboat]

Or it could be a Belmont?
Looks like Belmont and Criterion are the same razor?

 

[amishmotorboat]

How come I don't see a crimp in the handle of the Belmont on mr razor?

 

[mr-razor]

Or it could be a Belmont?
Looks like Belmont and Criterion are the same razor?

I think you are right. It´s the same razor in different cases. The Criterion comes in a leather case and the Belmont in a metal case.

The 1930 Criterion and Belmont comes chromium- and gold- plated.
The 1935 Criterion and Belmont comes silver- and gold- plated.

They are all 3-piece razors, but it gives a 1935 silver plated 2-piece Belmont too.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

That sure is a beautiful razor..

 

[kingfisher]

That sure is a beautiful razor..

+1. A rose by any other name, and all that....

 

[Beerman]

That sure is a beautiful razor..

Thank you, I agree. I'm afraid I'm a user (but not totally sold on this whole DE thing) and not a collector, so I think I'm going to try to find this baby a home with someone that will appreciate her far more than I can. From 1 foot or more away, this razor looks absolutely brand new.

Another interesting thing, is I can find NO patent numbers or any other identification marks such as date codes, other than "Gillette" and "Made in USA".




Beerman

 

[BigFoot]

Thank you, I agree. I'm afraid I'm a user (but not totally sold on this whole DE thing) and not a collector, so I think I'm going to try to find this baby a home with someone that will appreciate her far more than I can. From 1 foot or more away, this razor looks absolutely brand new.

Another interesting thing, is I can find NO patent numbers or any other identification marks such as date codes, other than "Gillette" and "Made in USA".




Beerman

If that is a PIF I am in.

Great find congrats man.