The Gillette Richwood New Standard
This week I would like to take a look at and discuss the Gillette Richwood.
It is one of the New Improved open combed models and is displayed in a dark, rich wooden case with a matching blade box. I have to say that the Richwood is one sweet looking razor.
Other sets using this razor were The Bostonian, The Traveler, The Algonquin, and The Chippendale. Each came with their own distinctive cases and blade box.
There was also a Gold version of The New Standard. The production of these razors ran from 1921 through 1929.
The Richwood is known as a three-piece razor comprised of the head top plate, tube handle (which is much thicker than a standard SS), and tube through locking knob. It is a silver plated razor with a distinctive diamond pierced handle.
The Richwood is 3-1/4 overall in length with a blade gap of .71mm with is just about a 6 on the Gillette adjustable razor. This makes the Richwood a fairly aggressive razor.
The New Improved is easily recognized with its distinctive flat top guard plate which still use the infamous guide pins.
One interesting feature of the New Improved head was the channeled guard which was designed to allow for adjustments to the blade gap (based on how far the handle was tightened against the blade) without changing the basic blade angle.
I get a fantastic shave from this razor, very comfortable and clean and yes a BBS shave.
There is just something about shaving with a vintage razor that seems to make the shave that much more special. If you every have the opportunity to try out a Gillette Richwood, I highly recommend you take it.
Here is my SOTD for today.
Any and all information about this razor is more than welcomed.
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