Score? 1919 Gillette Bulldog! Need advice and opinions.

[VALevey]

Hello all!
I'm new to the world of DE shaving, but I think I've officially got RAD. This is my third razor, and I'm really happy with it. I believe it's a 1919 Gillette Bulldog. Purchased for $15. The serial number reads "K328274." The razor is black with tarnish on one side and has a great portion of the finish removed. I don't currently have the razor in my possession (my sister picked it up for me at a flea market), but I will have it in a few weeks to give it a proper cleaning (Water, Baking Soda, Aluminum foil method). Therefore I only have a few photos and I know they're not the best. I'll do my best to answer any questions that are asked, but I can't guarantee I'll be able to answer them without having the razor in front of me.

My questions are as follows:

How'd I do? Good price? Bad price? Fair price?

Opinions on the razor in general?

If I can save up the funds, should I get it replated? If so, what should I replate it with? If not, why not?

EDIT: What if I were to just replate the top portion? Would it be too obvious? Is it not worth it? What do people recommend in that situation?

Thanks!

 

[Manning]

Great razor and a very good price.

Like you said, the plating is worn, especially on the head. The dark stuff will come off with the baking soda method or a light polish. Where you see brass coming through is what it is.

I would leave well enough alone with the plating and just shave, but I'm not really into replating. YMMV.

 

[PFP_Dad]

Excellent price, never used that particular razor. As for plating, I'd avoid it, for me it removes too much of the history.

 

[alex2363]

A very nice razor, this design was made for the Chief of the Company, he wanted a beefy stocky bulldog handle, he said the weihgt made the shave better. Theyy came in triple silver plated, gold plated and silver or nickel plated for the 1917-1918 military sets.

 

[whavens]

Oh that is really nice. I need a 1917 Bulldog. That would be my dad's birthyear razor. Then I could stop buying razors, yeah that's it, I could stop.

 

[VALevey]

Thanks for the info/advice everyone! And whavens, if I happen across a 1917 Bulldog, I'll be sure to let you know.

 

[whavens]

Please do. My dad passed away in 2009 at 91 and it would be a great addition to the stable.

 

[Batman]

helluva score!!!!!