FS - 1966 (L3) Gold Adjustable Aristocrat

[Blue-EyedSon]

SOLD Up for sale is a Gold 1966 (L3) Adjustable Aristocrat, which is probably between Very Good-Excellent/Fine condition. There are a couple small specks of plating loss on one of the safety bars and a few smaller spots of plate loss on the TTO open knob. The TTO knob also has just a tiny bit of residual grime. But some extra care with a toothpick would clean it up nicely. I gave it just a light cleaning and don't have the time at the moment to clean it up more thoroughly. The head has some light superficial scratches and a smaller scuff, which is also visible in the photos. The paint is intact in the numbers and the adjuster knob clicks nicely with each setting. It opens and closes smoothly. I'm not very familiar with this model and I don't necessarily have a good sense of pricing. I tried to do a bit of searching on the boards and it seems pricing is all over the place. So, I'll ask for $65 ... $60 ... $55 with first class USPS shipping included. Please feel free to PM me if you think the price is too high with an offer. Payment via PayPal and I'll ship to a registered address. SOLD

***EDIT***
This is a long shot and I would much rather sell this razor, but I thought about it and I am willing to consider a trade offer for a Parker 51 fountain pen with an aero fill style. I'd like it to be an extra fine or finer nib. I'm somewhat flexible on color, but would prefer something blue-ish or black in color for the body of the pen and a silver colored cap/clip. As long as the pen writes properly, then I'm not too concerned about the condition (i.e. scratches) of the body of the pen itself. I know this is a long shot because I think Parker 51s normally go for more than what this razor is worth. But perhaps someone found one cheaply and had it restored for something that would be about an equivalent amount. So, I figure I would at least put the option out there. If you have something PM me and we can go from there.

[Blue-EyedSon]

A few more photos

[sickz284u]

Brian, Thats a gorgeous razor and I doubt it will last long!!

[Blue-EyedSon]

I added a trade option for a Parker 51 fountain pen. The details are in the original post. I would much rather sell this razor and I'm sure the possibilities of finding someone willing to trade something are slim. But I thought I would at least but the option out there.

Brian, Thats a gorgeous razor and I doubt it will last long!!

Thanks! If I liked yellow gold, then I would be keeping it for sure.

[Blue-EyedSon]

BUMP for today ... And feel free to make me an offer.

[CaptainK]

Just a quick question: I'm new to all this, but this looks an awful lot like an Executive I've recently come across. How does one distinguish between the two?

[c0ry]

Just a quick question: I'm new to all this, but this looks an awful lot like an Executive I've recently come across. How does one distinguish between the two?

The Gillette Executive I think you're referring to is a gold plated Fat Boy, while this Aristocrat is a gold plated Slim. On telling the difference between a Slim and a Fat Boy, refer to Fidjit's excellent guide here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94034

[Wisdom]

Captain K..

The Executive more closely resembles a gold plated Fatboy, with the most noticeable difference being the knurling pattern. It is more geometric and clean looking on the Executive versus the Nickel plated Fatboy.

The Aristocrat (which is what Brian is selling) resembles a gold plated Slim.

There is a detailed thread which explains the differences between the Slim and the Fatboy.. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94034) this will help you identify Aristocrats and Executives as well. The most obvious difference (to me, at least) is to look at the grip pattern or knurling on the adjuster knob. The Fatboy has parallel lines as grips where the Slim has knurling. The other differences are in the length of the razor and width of the TTO.
-\Visdom

[gearchow]

Just a quick question: I'm new to all this, but this looks an awful lot like an Executive I've recently come across. How does one distinguish between the two?

What they said, but what do I know, I can't tell the difference between a 40's Rocket and a Rocket Style Aristocrat Jr.

http://mr-razor.com is your friend.

-jim

[Blue-EyedSon]

Just a quick question: I'm new to all this, but this looks an awful lot like an Executive I've recently come across. How does one distinguish between the two?

Good question. It looks like Cory, gearchow, and wisdom have already answered it exactly and very thoroughly. Hopefully their responses answer your question because I don't think I could add anything to what they have already written.

[Merkur25]

What they said, but what do I know, I can't tell the difference between a 40's Rocket and a Rocket Style Aristocrat Jr.

http://mr-razor.com is your friend.

-jim

Just for future reference, check out this site. It is a great read on the Rockets. I found this in the Shave Den Forum - Gillette Rockets

[CaptainK]

Thanks everyone - tons of great info! We now return you to your regularly scheduled sale of a Gold 1966 (L3) Adjustable Aristocrat, already in progress.
(Sorry, Brian - didn't mean to hijack your thread. )

[makays]

PM Sent with an offer.

[agent005]

Someone pick this up if it hasnt been already.....great price and Brian will treat you right

[Blue-EyedSon]

It is still available and I just lowered the price to $60 with CONUS shipping included.

[Blue-EyedSon]

BUMP for today ... anybody interested at $60?

[Stubblefield]

Well worth the price!

[alex2363]

darn it, i just pickep up a slimy 63 last week...

[Blue-EyedSon]

It will be pretty hard for me to mail this after tomorrow, so in an effort to sell it tonight, how about $55 shipped (CONUS)? Somebody must be interested ...

[The Last Chimney]

Your ruthless negotiations have worn me down, sir.