Please help me identify a razor. Not sure it's even from Gillette

[strangedata]

A friend of mine sent me a few pictures to help identify a razor. Not many pictures, unfortunately, as I don't have the razor with me now.

It might be a model sold only in Brazil, but I'm not sure.

Looks to be in excellent condition.

Any hints appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[Jim99]

It definitely does not look like a Gillette. I don’t think I’ve seen that razor before. Are there any identifying marks underneath?

 

[strangedata]

Sadly I don't have it in my hands, but I'll probably be able to send more pictures by the end of the week.

 

[ajkel64]

I cannot help you with identifying the razor but it looks great. Congratulations to the owner.

 

[Neffarious]

is that bank a place to keep your rolling papers?

 

[strangedata]

is that bank a place to keep your rolling papers?

I think it's a blade bank.

 

[dmshaver]

is that bank a place to keep your rolling papers?

Are you suggesting it's a Zig-Zag razor?

 

[Neffarious]

Indeed I am. It just looks so wide

 

[strangedata]

Curious now, what's a Zig-Zag razor?

 

[dmshaver]

It was popular in the 60’s & 70’s. Didn’t shave well but was great for your state of mind.

 

[strangedata]

Mistery solved. It's a Dandy razor, made in Brazil. No idea when it was made, couldn't find anything about it online. It's in great condition though, and I'll do a test shave this week.

If anyone is curious and wants more pictures, let me know.

 

[Northstonehill]

Great looking razor, congrats!