The beauty of vintage Gillette's is worth sharing again.

[HDSledge]

I've had this for a while but pulled it out for a shave today. It's no wonder Gillette dominated the market. Form, function, variety, style. 1930 Gold Belmont Deluxe.

This one shows a bit of aged orange lacquer. I have been curious about how long lacquer was used by Gillette. Another member asked when they started and @romsitsa noted it was in the 1920's. Would love to nail it down to exact years when it was applied but don't have enough data to make a conclusion.





It gave a smooth shave today, no nicks, weepers, or burn with a 2nd day 7 O'clock Yellow blade.

 

[FarmerTan]

A beautiful specimen my friend!

It is amazing to me how lacquer holds up for a century.

 

[Chef455]

That's a dead sexy razor. That is all.

 

[HDSledge]

A beautiful specimen my friend!

It is amazing to me how lacquer holds up for a century.

I think this example spent 99% of the time in the case. I have one well used but it is not as photogenic.

 

[FarmerTan]

It's still amazing it doesn't just disappear to me after a century. But, I'm no science nerd! I won't even lacquer my oil paintings!

 

[StewB]

It's still amazing it doesn't just disappear to me after a century. But, I'm no science nerd! I won't even lacquer my oil paintings!

Being king of Arkoland, I bet one of your paintings is your incredibly handsome face with Arko lather on it like on the Arko label. You need to post a picture!

 

[Medivh]

I've recently got my hands on a 15mm 3-piece NEW De Luxe ( probably from a Red & Black set) with a Tuckaway handle and it's a decent shaver, but my also newly acquired New Improved Tuckaway and #160 Goodwill are much better.

I wonder if there's a huge difference between the 15mm and 17mm De Luxe versions and if it's worth trying the other one and how close are both to the Ikon B1 Deluxe.

 

[HDSledge]

I wonder if there's a huge difference between the 15mm and 17mm De Luxe versions and if it's worth trying the other one and how close are both to the Ikon B1 Deluxe.

I've shaved with both 15mm and 17 mm and I don't recall a difference so if there is one it must be minor. No idea about Ikon B1 Deluxe though.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Beauty! I found these to be among the most aggressive Gillettes around. And that’s not a bad thing.

 

[BigJ]

LOVELY!!

 

[Windigo]

A wonderful thing. These razors are distinguished by their aesthetics.

 

[macintoshBR]

Love the handle pattern !