The Gillette Senator

[Oldguy]

Two more photos. The first shows the plating wear on the Senator plus compares the comb length between the Senator, '34 Aristocrat and the New. The fourth razor is a Ranger Tech.
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The next photo shows the bar detail between the Senator, Aristocrat and the Ranger Tech.
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Len

 

[Oldguy]

I reacently saw one of these on ebay, and it didnt hit it's reserve. It is now for sale for 129. Are these that extreemly rare that is is worth such a hight price?

I saw that auction and was following it. I thought it was a bit strange for them to put a reserve and then start at a low price. I have not seen the new listing but I think they always have a Make an offer on their listings. I don't know how rare it is but you don't see many at all.

Len

 

[Oldguy]

Anyone got any ideas about the modern day equivalent of 6 dollars in 1934? .69 cents?

Using the Consumer Price Index calculator, in todays money, $6 in 1938 is now $91.68 and .69 is $10.54.

Len

 

[Topgumby]

It's amazing what we buy these things for. Imagine what the cost of a brand new, high quality Gillette style TTO would be today.

I imagine the US made price would make the Merkurs seem like bargains.

I just scored a Senator, Red Tip and Slim Adjustable, all in pretty darn nice shape, for a song. The seller included a vanity set, and with luck I'll unload that for as much as I paid for the lot...