fabulous #15 ..the third gen atistocrat is said to be the heaviest,smoothest and most efficient of the 4 generations of non adjustable brit crats.
Dunno if my choice violates the rules here or not, because my choice is neither elegant nor rare. It's not sought-after or a general source of pride for its owner. But I think the finest Gillette razor, by far, is this beat up old Super Speed! Thanks to the Shave Nook, I think I've pinned it as a 1950. This $1 razor was responsible for getting me into this Wet Shaving World, and even though I've got a few more razors now, it's still the finest Gillette EVER, in my humble opinion! - Bax
There aren't any qualifying "rules" really, as "Gillette's Finest" is subjective. I may hate a Gillette Super Speed and you may think it's the greatest razor in the world. BTW, nice Super Speed!
definitively an icon razor,one of my favorites.this thread is for yours and everyone else's "finest" gillettes,not just the rare, pretty, or expensive ones..i really enjoy early techs,they are some of the most humble ones...thank you for sharing yours here..
Sweet. The only set I've seen that open ball handle in, is the 1930s №. 44, which I have without the case. The №. 44 has different NEW rfb head pieces as well.
thank you Jody.this handle is originally from my #44 rfb set.i use a fat tech handle or other with the rfb razor as they are head heavy.i have these handles on my french rfb's as well.the solid/closed end version of these handles seem harder to find.
I think the open ball is harder to find and more rare than closed ball. I see closed ball often but hardly ever see open ball which is why it caught my attention and comment... ?
maybe just luck when i got mine,i have 3 left. ,2 are from french sets.the one shown is from my later brit set.no pat numbers on it..
