Gillette Popular

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Zed117, Apr 23, 2018.

  1. Zed117

    Zed117 Well-Known Member

    New arrival. According to the shipper (pic I found online) the popular is contraband living in America. One couldn't export one out of the UK without written permission from King Gillette

    I find it smoother than the #15 of similar design. Great weight and rather mild. I know these flat baseplate models were machined instead of stamped. Very comparable to a RFB NEW. Great addition to my mostly British Den.

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    Last edited: Apr 23, 2018
  2. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Congrats ! Very nice indeed!
     
  3. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Oh my! That’s beautiful!
     
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  4. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    That is a gorgeous razor!
    :happy088:
     
  5. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    Boy, I'm Jealous that's one great looking Razor.
     
  6. Zed117

    Zed117 Well-Known Member

    20180505_142002.jpg 20180505_141935.jpg Fresh replate. There was a lot of brassing, some pitting on the head and verdigris. The tto is really smooth now.
     
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  7. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

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  8. Latherin’ Luddite

    Latherin’ Luddite Well-Known Member

    Very envious here! Beautiful razor sir.
     
  9. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Where did you send it? It looks awesome!
     
  10. Zed117

    Zed117 Well-Known Member

    Backroads Gold. He pans his own gold and does an excellent job.
     
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