I've been on vacation this week and decided to check out some of the antique stores. I got lucky and found a display case full of old razors in a huge antique mall we have here in town.
My very best find was a Gillette Aristocrat in a brass case. From the research I've done it's somewhere between 1929-1933. It's in very nice condition and even has the brass blade holder with an old wrapped blade inside it. It has had some use but after going over it with some Maas it has shined up very nice. I actually am thinking of not shaving with it as it's just so pretty. For $22.50 I think I did well. I'm thinking I will snap some pictures and post them soon for everyone to see.
I also found a 1930's ball end 3 piece razor with an open comb design which I shaved with today. Wow! You talk about a nice aggressive and close shave. I had a few little bleeders but nothing to cry about at all. The shave was on par with my Merkurs, very nice. For $4 it's definitely going to be one of my daily shavers. It's a very nice feeling razor with a thin handle and head but still has plenty of heft.
Also, I picked up a 3 piece shaver with a nickel plated head and a black plastic handle. I'm not sure what time frame this is from but it's in perfect condition. Again, $4.
My very best find was a Gillette Aristocrat in a brass case. From the research I've done it's somewhere between 1929-1933. It's in very nice condition and even has the brass blade holder with an old wrapped blade inside it. It has had some use but after going over it with some Maas it has shined up very nice. I actually am thinking of not shaving with it as it's just so pretty. For $22.50 I think I did well. I'm thinking I will snap some pictures and post them soon for everyone to see.
I also found a 1930's ball end 3 piece razor with an open comb design which I shaved with today. Wow! You talk about a nice aggressive and close shave. I had a few little bleeders but nothing to cry about at all. The shave was on par with my Merkurs, very nice. For $4 it's definitely going to be one of my daily shavers. It's a very nice feeling razor with a thin handle and head but still has plenty of heft.
Also, I picked up a 3 piece shaver with a nickel plated head and a black plastic handle. I'm not sure what time frame this is from but it's in perfect condition. Again, $4.