Welcome to B&B, and well done! I think many here would agree with your opinion that the Gillette New Long Comb was the epitome of razor design.
Dear Brother Polarbeard,
Thank you for an outstanding article and the beautiful pictures! I have a collection of about 40 DE razors, including the ones you wrote about. While I didn't agree with every point you made I do think the overall article was wonderful and worth reading by all. Congratulations!
One possible error: I believe the Gillette NEW ceased production in 1940 or 1941, not 1947. Was 1947 a typo? And I was sorry you ignored the Gillette Aristocrat, 1934-1936, which is my #1 favorite razor for shaving and my #1 favorite also for appearance. It is a very aggressive OC razor that when tamed with a slightly mild quality blade gives my coarse 77 year old whiskers a most smooth, close, and long lasting BBS shave of perhaps 12 hours.
Any chance you might do a similar article on single edge razors of that era?
I look forward to future articles from you of this high standard of quality. Please don't keep us waiting too long!
Thank you Alex. I have followed your posts with great interest over time, and I´ve always found them extremely informative and, when I´ve had any knowledge, in line with my own experience. I attach a picture of what I believe is one of the very last Long Combs ever produced; The British #77 set from 1947.NEW model were made into the 1947's, it is not a typo.
Thank you that´s most kind of you or as we say in my languish: Tack det var väldigt snällt av digNice razors and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Also, your English is flawless and much better than many, many native speakers.
NEW model were made into the 1947's, it is not a typo.
Thank you that´s most kind of you or as we say in my languish: Tack det var väldigt snällt av dig
I agree...the New Long Combs are fantastic...but I get a REALLY smooth, BBS shave from the New Improved.Welcome to B&B, and well done! I think many here would agree with your opinion that the Gillette New Long Comb was the epitome of razor design.
In America?
The Leicester plant in England. Here is a 77 from Polarbeard