Vintage Gillette bakelite/Plastic razor

[faisal]

I just bought this razor from a vintage shop. It has plastic base plate and also a plastic handle and is made in England.

Kindly experts, tell me what is this model called.

 

[mr-razor]

this set is called No25. It comes 1940 french- and british made. Here is my french #25:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1940 (K2 on blade) french bakelite Tech set No25.JPG

 

[ajkel64]

I just bought this razor from a vintage shop. It has plastic base plate and also a plastic handle and is made in England.
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Kindly experts, tell me what is this model called.

Nice razor, congratulations on the purchase. I like my Bakelite Techs.

 

[faisal]

Nice razor, congratulations on the purchase. I like my Bakelite Techs.

Thanks. You are right. For me, it shaves better than other techs.

 

[Ad Astra]

The WWII sets are always worth considering in context - the original owner, a service member?

The objects speak, but they do not say.

AA

 

[BigJ]

Terrific razor!! Congrats!!

 

[faisal]

this set is called No25. It comes 1940 french- and british made. Here is my french #25:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1940 (K2 on blade) french bakelite Tech set No25.JPG

Thanks for the reply. Mine is the same as the above link but its not made in France rather its made in England.

 

[faisal]

Terrific razor!! Congrats!!

Thanks.