I'm eyeing a Gillette 1904 that looks to be in good shape, but I've got a newbie grade question for anyone who knows a bit about the older Gillettes.
These models came with the early no sharpen blades. I've never seen one of them in person, but they appear to be really thick. They have Do Not Hone or Strop written on them.
Two questions. First, can you use a standard thin DE blade in them? Second, is it really not possible to sharpen the old thick ones? They look like a pretty substantial piece of metal.
I would appreciate a reply from anyone who knows about these models.
Thanks, and smooth shaving to you.
These models came with the early no sharpen blades. I've never seen one of them in person, but they appear to be really thick. They have Do Not Hone or Strop written on them.
Two questions. First, can you use a standard thin DE blade in them? Second, is it really not possible to sharpen the old thick ones? They look like a pretty substantial piece of metal.
I would appreciate a reply from anyone who knows about these models.
Thanks, and smooth shaving to you.