Gillette W4 Dating assistance

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  1. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace

    I went to gillettedatecodes.com to look up a new black handled TTO razor I bought recently. The date code is W4 and it seems it could be either a '51 or '76 as they both have the same date code marking I guess the question is, when did they start making the black TTO? It was listed as a '76 but I am starting to doubt that.

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  2. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    W-4 4th Qtr 1976 since the black handled Super Speed started into production in 1966.
     
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  3. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    I'd start with maybe some sweet talk and flowers. But, if you really want to seal the deal, you gotta buy her the bling.

    :D
     
  4. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    I own a W-2 razor . What you have there is a 1976 w-4. That is a nice looking Razor.
     

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  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    That was my thinking as well.
     
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  6. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Obviously there's something contagious going on here, and there's no vaccination. :eek:
     
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  7. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace


    Thanks! The 1976 did not list a TTO ot Tech that's why I thought it was earlier.

    "1976- W- DE/TracII/Dispo-"Good News" disposible for men."


    Why thank you sir!



    It's all good, now that it got a load of my cream I don't have to make an effort anymore. :happy097:
     
  8. rmcintyre84

    rmcintyre84 Got out of the kitchen

    I think you made a similar comment the first time I asked for help "dating" a razor. :happy097:
     
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  9. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace

    Quite possible. My mind is warped that way.
     
  10. rmcintyre84

    rmcintyre84 Got out of the kitchen

    richgem, here's what you said: "Well, I guess if you're into Extreme Cougars, candy and flowers is a place to start. But, liquor is quicker. :innocent"
     
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  11. Kilgore Trout

    Kilgore Trout The Smart Bunny

    A dinner and a movie is always nice.
     
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  12. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace


    :signs011: :wave:
     
  13. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Ahh, Rich is it really good for you to get into a Spheniscidae - Cougar relationship???
     
  14. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Yeah, different audience tho. :p ;)
     
  15. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Probably not. But, I bet there's a website for that. :eek: :rofl:
     
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  16. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace


    Yes, there is and according to the "whois look-up" richgem is the owner and technical contact for it. :eatdrink047:
     
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  17. rmcintyre84

    rmcintyre84 Got out of the kitchen

    (1) Which of us "Richards" was that question directed to? (2) I don't know what that word means.
     
  18. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    1) Rich Gem and ...
    2) Spheniscidae is the scientific name for Penguin!!!
    Technical contact ... so that is what it is called these days!
     
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  19. Kilgore Trout

    Kilgore Trout The Smart Bunny

  20. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Darn it! So much for shell corporations. :angry032:
     
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