1966 Gillette Blades

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Fangface, Sep 29, 2014.

  1. Fangface

    Fangface Active Member

    Saw these at an antique store, bought a few packs. Now just have to go back to get the rest. What are your opinions on this blade? I have tried it, and the only thing I have to compare it to is the Van Der Hagen blades, as I cannot find anything else locally in the stores...
     

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  2. Fangface

    Fangface Active Member

    here are some other pics from the same shop...
     

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    Fangface Active Member

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    Fangface Active Member

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  7. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    I don't think I would use them. Collectors would love them, so I would put the on the bay.
     
  8. Fangface

    Fangface Active Member

    Thanks ObiDon, that's a good suggestion. Don't know how much I'll get for them, but they are $1.50 a pack. Lower price than those Van Der Hagen currently lol!!
     
  9. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    DE Blades of the 1960s and early 1970s were the very best made because the competition was so fierce due to the fact that they were the cash cow of the razor / blade companies.

    If they have been properly stored, the ones you have shown are excellent ... I know by experience.
     
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  10. Fangface

    Fangface Active Member

    I have to try and head back there to pick up the boxes...100 blades for $30! Wait, is that good or bad??
     
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  11. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    Good move! :eatdrink047:
     
  12. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    For almost 50 year old blades? Pretty good. But since it's an antique store I bet you can get them down a bit. ;)
     
  13. Fangface

    Fangface Active Member

    Actually "antique consignment store" each vendor has a booth or section with all their stuff in it. I am having a hard time finding stuff in town. Wish there was a thread by state so people can list places to find stuff lol
     
  14. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Those where later labelled as The Spoiler and are considered by some to be one of the best blades ever made.
     
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  15. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Yep. My favorite blade EVER. Got one in my Slim right now. They look sealed so they're pristine. Use them and enjoy them - they WILL spoil you!!!
     
  16. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Absolutely. I found an identical box of Spoilers (same blade, just a little later) some years ago at an antique shop, before I knew how good they were. Paid around the same price they want for yours. Sold the box to someone in Canada, iirc, for around $100. But had I known how good they were, no way I'd have sold them. They are THAT good.
     
  17. Slow Joe

    Slow Joe Relishing his obsession

    Wish I had a store like to that over here.
     
  18. nascarfandan

    nascarfandan Active Member

    Keep the blades. ...I'll take the picture of Marilyn:love055:
     
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  19. Fangface

    Fangface Active Member

    Lol, yes there are two calendars there. Good eye, I'll get a pic of that later...
     
  20. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    $0.30 a blade for the Vintage Gillette Stainless is a great buy!
     

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