Gillette New Standard
| Manufacturer: | Gillette | |
| Dates in Production: | 1921-1929 | |
| Type: | DE, Open Comb, Long-Thread 3-Piece | |
| Weight: | 78-g | |
| Height: | 82-mm |
Description:
This razor was made of brass and plated in silver or gold, with a long-thread cap and fixed handle.
Notes of Interest:
This razor was sold in many different cases, including Richwood, Bostonian, etc. Most examples had an argyle-pattern knob, while some had a diamond-pattern matching the handle. It is unclear whether the diamond variation correlates with early serial numbers or not.
Diamond-Pattern Knob Examples
| Serial Number | Reported by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 032480A | ShaveMark | http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...73#post3421773 |
| 137709A | the beav | Gold aristocrat, French ivory (celluloid) case. |
| 150352A | Possum | http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...99#post3977999 |
| 234139A | IronHammer | http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...53#post4038953 |
| 306476A | alex2363 | http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...40#post3422240 |
| 328491A | Quantrill | http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...82#post4611682 |
| 329309A | dcobranchi | Spotted on eBay |
| 339221A | mblakele | http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...58#post3819258 |
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