Gillette Rocket, the refined DE.

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by MTgrayling, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. Stanley Choi

    Stanley Choi Well-Known Member

    Hi guys, what is a good price for a decent condition British rocket?


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  2. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It was called the Rocket. The lights were marked 'I' the mediums 'II' and the heavy 'III.'

    It dates from the red tip/blue tip Super Speed era. You can call it a Medium Rocket if you want.
    Depends on the Rocket. The number 58's (which should be considered an Aristocrat) can get up there, as can the HD 500's. $100+

    A lot also depends on the condition of the razor. I wouldn't pay more than $25 for a user grade Rocket with miniscule spots of plate loss and no case. A good price is $10 for user grade. :) (that would be for a regular or flare tip Rocket, excluding the blue and red tips).

    You might have the best luck by joining a British shaving forum, like http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk and offering to trade a good condition red tip, Milord, or other moderately desirable American razor or American shaving products.
     
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  3. Stanley Choi

    Stanley Choi Well-Known Member

    Thank you for your advice!


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  4. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    I don't think I was very clear on my pricing info. Sorry about that. I edited my post above.
     
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  5. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    This is a fairly nice one that I have. The only markings are made in England, patent pending inside the blade tray, and razor made in England blades made in Canada on the box. The person I bought it from was from Canada.I love this one

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  6. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Too bad the Rocket Man no longer frequents this forum. The original post should be edited to reflect that the No. 58 is in fact, an Aristocrat Junior.
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  7. Munichjoe

    Munichjoe Member

    ok, so while cleaning my HD with the towel hanging on the wrung.... it jumped......
    annnnnnnnnd now has a cocked head! :-(
    any ideas of how to fix, reposition the whole head?
     
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  8. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    We need pics, from different angles.
     
  9. Munichjoe

    Munichjoe Member

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  10. preidy

    preidy Just call me Dino

    My Rocket acquisitions this year: 1949 Rocket, 1958 Parat, 1951 Rocket anodized gold finish all aluminum (29g) and late 50's Blue Tip.

    The aluminum Rocket rivils the HD 500 in a close shave, but does require alittle more effort.
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  11. preidy

    preidy Just call me Dino

    I also have a regular flair tip Rocket and it gives a great close/smooth shave.
     
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    preidy Just call me Dino

     
  13. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    I recommend tapping the head back into place with a leather or rubber mallet, then make sure the doors open and close as smoothly as they did before. Then take a small screwdriver and the same mallet and insert it between the gap between the TTO shaft and the handle (looking down into the internals of the razor with the head/doors open) a couple light taps, moving the screwdriver to different spots, should reseat the crimps holding the handle to the head.
     
  14. Morman Bridge

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  15. Morman Bridge

    Morman Bridge Well-Known Member

    Hello friends and fellow members, recently I won an auction for a razor that I believe to be an American Rocket. For two years I have been searching high and low, far and wide, and finally, my search is over. The razor is not yet in my possession, but will be soon. Here is a screenshot of my new acquisition-

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    Needless to say I am very happy. Thanks for your interest, and have a great day!


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  16. Roderick

    Roderick Well-Known Member

    Great score Alan.

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  17. Morman Bridge

    Morman Bridge Well-Known Member

    Thank You Roderick
     
  18. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Nice!
    I thought Rockets were made in England?
     
  19. Morman Bridge

    Morman Bridge Well-Known Member

    There were a few produced in America. Very few. As far as I know there are four that I know of. And the author of this thread said he's seen three counting his own. They are rare as hen's teeth.
     
  20. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

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