The Non-CONUS "I now have a Bull Mastiff" Gillette New PIF

[jansob]

Always wanted to try a Gillette New? Live outside the CONUS, where it's harder to find one in an antique shop or on eBay? Then read on.

I bought this razor very cheap awhile back because I wanted to try a New...I liked it so much I ordered a New with a Bull Mastiff handle from Cooncat Bob. And so this razor needs to continue its journey.

only 3 requirements:

--Live outside the CONUS
--Haven't tried a Gillette New
--Promise to PIF it onward if you either don't like it or replace it with one in better condition.

The razor is a ball-handle long comb. It's user-grade, with worn plating, a bent tooth and the usual cracked handle (the epoxy has held as long as I've had it, but no guarantees) But it still shaves just fine, and will let you know if the New is for you.

BTW, nothing against the CONUS, but it's much easier to find these really cheap there. I want to send this on to someone who wants to try one, but not pay ridiculous eBay prices and shipping charges.

It will be sent regular parcel post because of the costs of insurance or tracking.

Winner will be randomly chosen Saturday the 22nd Japan time (SOMETIME Saturday, I have a 1-year-old)
Just post in this thread and let me know you're interested.

Pics were taken on a gray winter afternoon near a window...it's actually clean and relatively shiny and looks nicer in person.

[Sydney Guy]

I'm in. Old Gillettes are pretty thin on the ground here because the population was so small prior to WW2, so I'd really like to try out the New. And I'll certainly PIF if it's not for me.

[Hubert]

Would love to give it a go. Count me in please.

Cheers,

H.

[-dave-]

count me in please, never tried an open comb and would love to give one of them a go

[Armedcor]

Count me in please. I'd love to try an open comb. Always hear great things about the NEW.

Thanks for the opportunity.

C

[Mr Whiskers]

Thanks for the opportunity to enter this PIF. Always wanted to try a NEW. Living here in Jamaica, we have no garage sales, antique shops etc., and I don't like the Bay (excepting bay rum of course). Only thing available here on the island are blades. No soap, no creams or Aqua Velva.

[Obi Wan]

Please count me in, I would love to try a Gillette New.

Many Thanks.

[oversaturn]

What a great PIF!
Please count me in, and thank you for the opportunity!
I never tried a Gillette New, or any other open-comb razor.

[mr. s]

I'm in! Thanks a ton.

[thomthom49]

Sounds like somebody is in for a treat. Hope it's me.
Thom

[Domo]

Cool, I would love to try an open comb razor.

Please count me in.

[Kvarten]

This is great. Count me in please.

[Peterfazekas]

I'd like to be in on this aswell. If i end up getting it i'd send it on whether it works for me or not, i'm just looking to experience different razors. Not a lot available around these parts.

Thanks for the chance,
Peter

[ChrisTech]

I`m in too

[jansob]

Random.org has spoken:

The New will soon be shivering along with Kvarten in Norway!

Congratulations to Kvarten, and to everyone else, thanks for playing!

[Hubert]

Congrats Kvarten!! Thanks for the PIF jansob :)

[Kvarten]

Thanks jansob.
Really looking forward to try this one out. It will of course be PIF'd if I find that I can't use it.