I've been collecting English-made razors (single edge DE and Straight) for a while now and I recently acquired this really nice 1930s Silver Plated Razor. There are no maker marks on the actual razor (it's only marked MADE IN ENGLAND) but was clearly made for Boot's The Chemists as it came in a lovely silver plated case with Boot's Branded Blades. The razor is unused and has 10 unopened blades in the blade holder. Jesse Boot founded Boot's The Chemists in around 1885 and one of his visions was to stock high quality products at a reasonable price by buying direct from the manufacturer. He's certainly achieved that with this razor I haven't tried shaving with it but I'm sure it'll shave as good as it looks.
Wow, really nice.The style of this razor is between luxury and functionality. Hits the right key for me.
Indeed - Same type of long-established store like Macy's or Gimbels. I have a couple of vintage Simpson's brushes that are branded 'Gimbels' but that's another story
Sweet looking razor-looks like a Gillette Old. Please let us know how it shaves. I've used a few of my old razors that were vintage and had never been used. My wife is an antique collector and frowns on that. I have a Gillette Old from WW I in a military case-that's the one that I agreed to never use. My other Old's are fantastic shavers, so enjohy.
Very sweet looking razor and case. Although the style is a Gillette Old, I haven't seen any old styles in a three piece with a handle like that.
I know, quaint isn't it? Boot's didn't actually sell 'Toilets' as such, so I presume it was what we would now call 'Toiletries Department' or similar
