Repair or Replace?

[zethreal]

I just came back from an junk dealer ( it's listed as antiques, but is mainly junk ) where I bought 2 razors. One is an L3 TTO flare tip in really good shape, it just needs to be cleaned ( high end user grade, but not a museum piece. ) The other is an old Gillette OC. I'm not sure which one, but what I am sure about is that the handle is in terrible shape.

I'm wondering 1) what is it and 2) should I bother fixing the handle or just grab a cheap tech & make a frankenrazor? I've read about fixing it with some epoxy and a dowel, which wouldn't be an issue. I just want to know if I should even bother. There is a huge crack at the bottom, the bottom of the handle is missing & there are 2 small cracks starting at the top... I've included a picture of the worst crack & all 3 parts of the razor. Any help would be appreciated.

Edit: I picked both of them up for the whopping huge sum of $3.

 

[zethreal]

After looking at it more closely, it just says "Trademark Gillette" and "Made in USA" on it. No other markings or patent info...

 

[mistercitizen]

Looks like an Old Type single ring handle with the ball end missing (probably because of the crack). I'm pretty sure you can epoxy the crack, but I don't know what you do about the missing end/ball. Someone else with more knowledge will probably have some ideas. Hey, you got a good deal on both razors at any rate. Good score.

Ben

 

[zethreal]

Thanks. I figure at the absolute worst, I can swap it over to use a tech handle to give the head a try. I just have never tried an OC before... At that price, it doesn't really matter if I like it or not

 

[celestino]

Looks like an Old Type single ring handle with the ball end missing (probably because of the crack). I'm pretty sure you can epoxy the crack, but I don't know what you do about the missing end/ball. Someone else with more knowledge will probably have some ideas. Hey, you got a good deal on both razors at any rate. Good score.

Ben

+1 If you can find a replacement handle that would be your best option. Good luck.