Strange Gillette
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You didn't buy it? I would like to see a picture.
Aww man, no pictures?? If Guido wants a picture then I do as well, if he is stumped then it must be rare. I await with bated breath! 
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I passed because I sort of have been going crazy with Coleman lanterns. I went to the person's house, and she said she would get it for me. It has four sides, and what looked like a gillette tech head. If I remember correctly, it had the Gillette diamond on the underneath. The tip of the razor was rounded. Price- you are going to kill me $2.00. I was out of money, but I will get this razor. I am wondering if it is some sort of Frankenstien razor. I would not have passed if it looked like a normal Gillette, and I am familiar with the various textures they have. The engraving looked like vines.
chances are it is worth more than $2 even if it is a Frankenstein razor.
Yup. I agree. I have paid $2 for things that I thought may be able to be used for parts some day.
I just saw a razor on B&B, I think, that had a handle like you mention. I can't for the life of me remember who made it, though. I thought it was Star, but I don't think they made anything with a square handle.
Some of the Gillette pocket editions had square handles with vine or floral motifs. 
You better buy it 
You better buy it 
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perhaps a tech head on it?
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I am thinking it was a tech head, but this razor was stainless. I'll get it, and post some good pictures. I promise.
The Coleman Lantern company used left-over parts so you have many different things showing up that perhaps should not be. The 75th aniversary (275) was the same fount(base) as the Sears used in the 60's-no waste, use what was on hand.
The Coleman Lantern company used left-over parts so you have many different things showing up that perhaps should not be. The 75th aniversary (275) was the same fount(base) as the Sears used in the 60's-no waste, use what was on hand.
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Update: I went to the massive garage sale 2 more times and today I got the razor. It is NOT a Gillette, but rather a SE Ever-Ready. The vines are chain links. The other razor is some kind of Tech. It has a large handle. Both are boiling now. I will upload pictures after they cool and I hit them with Mothers Mag Wheel Polish.
Both razors were $2 each.
Both razors were $2 each.
Boiling Razors
Boiling? Usually not necessary. It should be a final step, when other, gentler attempts at cleaning have been tried and failed.
B&B Wiki article on cleaning/maintaining your safety razor.
And another line for my sig block.
B&B Wiki article on cleaning/maintaining your safety razor.
And another line for my sig block.
Ohhhh.
I bet it's not square either then, but hexagonal. With something resembling chain links?
I bet it's not square either then, but hexagonal. With something resembling chain links?
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So....boiling is not good? I take an old electric toothbush that really gets into crevices well AFTER letting them soak in scrubbing bubbles, and then I boil for about 3 minutes and let cool in the water. I know Gold plated is not to be boiled, but with Hepititus, Aids, whatever, I go for the boil.
