A few weeks ago I posted here about an apparent O1 Gillette Super Adjustable that I'd picked up on eBay. I said "apparent" because in all my time collecting, I'd never even seen an O1 date code on a gold Super Adjustable. O3s, O4s, and P1s sure, but never an O1. Being in Germany, this particular razor had to come to me by way of Michigan. And the Army. Slooooooooow.
Well, it turns out that it was worth the wait: it seems Gillette did make an O1 gold Super Adjustable and I couldn't be happier to have one. This razor is in terrific shape, exibiting the normal "dulling" from use and only very minor plating wear and micro-scratches on the silo doors.
I was very grateful that Achim stopped by the above mentioned thread and opined that he'd not seen an O1 before, either. I appreciated that, as it validated that there was at least something unusual about this razor.
So I'm wondering: Was this a test market production run, much like the D3 Fatboys were produced for selected test markets before the D4s were marketed regionally, and the E1s nationally? Any other thoughts?
Here are some photos of the razor exactly as it came out of the shipping box. I hope you enjoy. I can post more if you'd like to see other angles or close-ups.
And in case you're wondering, the "gillettecollection.com" logo is the site that I'll put my collection up on...someday. Taking pictures of 123 razors and adding descriptions is taking a long, long, long time.
All the best!
Rick
Well, it turns out that it was worth the wait: it seems Gillette did make an O1 gold Super Adjustable and I couldn't be happier to have one. This razor is in terrific shape, exibiting the normal "dulling" from use and only very minor plating wear and micro-scratches on the silo doors.
I was very grateful that Achim stopped by the above mentioned thread and opined that he'd not seen an O1 before, either. I appreciated that, as it validated that there was at least something unusual about this razor.
So I'm wondering: Was this a test market production run, much like the D3 Fatboys were produced for selected test markets before the D4s were marketed regionally, and the E1s nationally? Any other thoughts?
Here are some photos of the razor exactly as it came out of the shipping box. I hope you enjoy. I can post more if you'd like to see other angles or close-ups.
And in case you're wondering, the "gillettecollection.com" logo is the site that I'll put my collection up on...someday. Taking pictures of 123 razors and adding descriptions is taking a long, long, long time.
All the best!
Rick
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