1917 New Improved

[highball]

I was comparing my made in England and USA , and I noticed the USA has 1920 and the England has a 1917 pat date. Any difference in the two?

[shaved_*****]

I was comparing my made in England and USA , and I noticed the USA has 1920 and the England has a 1912 pat date. Any difference in the two?

English patents were approved faster... the old types have a 1902 patent date on the english made razors while the us made razors have a 1904 patent date. I don't think your New Improved razor was made before 1921 however.

[Luc]

Nice razors!

[jakespoppy]

They're are both good looking razors, Mike. :cool:

[gillette-razor]

English patents were approved faster... the old types have a 1902 patent date on the english made razors while the us made razors have a 1904 patent date. I don't think the razor was made before 1921 however.

It's right. The british Old Type have a 1902 patent date.

[Bushranger]

i'm happy you posted these, as I see no difference between the England one and my USA New Improved Aristocrat

[thirdeye]

English patents were approved faster... the old types have a 1902 patent date on the english made razors while the us made razors have a 1904 patent date. I don't think your New Improved razor was made before 1921 however.

I would have to agree sir. Spot on in fact....

[highball]

Nice razors!
Right now, New Improved are my everyday razor. Who knows what it will be next week:biggrin:

[Darjeeling Express]

They are the best.

[highball]

i'm happy you posted these, as I see no difference between the England one and my USA New Improved Aristocrat

I notice no difference, same weight, great razor.Those of you who have never tried a New Improved , you owe it to yourself to keep a eye out for one