@brit Thanks Gary, nice to get that confirmation. I have been trawling though the posts here and online but gave up. I see you are one of those that have the inside scoop on these Gillettes! Not a big deal to me to nail the specific year, late 40s is good enough for me. That makes this >10 years older than me, which is kind of cool. Just a surreal feeling to use a razor that old, flaws and all, and get such a great result.
fair enough.certain models offer better results than others.most gillette fans agree that the 46-7 'crat it a finer shave than a 48-51 version.but that is that.enjoy your divulgence into said examples and chose your own favorites.
Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable (I1) Razor Personna 74 Tungsten Blade (24) Ever-Ready Master Handle w/Two Band Badger Brush American Gentleman Pineapple Express Soap Sea Breeze Astringent TSD Energy After Shave
Gillette Red Tip (C4) Razor Personna 74 Tungsten Blade (25) Lord Chesterfield w/Two Band Badger Brush TOBS Lime Zest Shave Cream Sea Breeze Astringent Old Spice Fresh Lime After Shave
Gillette #44 FB Thin Handle Tech Set (England) Personna 74 Tungsten Blade (26) Rubberset #200-2 Boar (restored) Brush Tabac Shave Soap Sea Breeze Astringent Tabac After Shave Tabac Eau De Cologne
Thursday Afternoon Shave 03.16.23 RAZOR: Gillette ‘83 D2 Super Adjustable 109 PD BLADE: Gillette Nacet BRUSH: RazoRock Barrel 24mm Silvertip Badger LATHER: RazoRock XXX Shaving Soap POST: RazoRock XXX Aftershave Splash
Monday Afternoon Shave 03.20.23 RAZOR: Gillette ‘53 Y2 President BLADE: Gillette Nacet BRUSH: Restored 100-year-old handle w/new 20mm Gray Tuxedo Synth LATHER: Declaration Grooming La Petite Prairie Shaving Soap POST: Declaration Grooming La Petite Prairie Aftershave Splash
Spicy Sunday RAZOR: Gillette ‘51 W2 Gold Aristocrat BLADE: Gillette 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow: BRUSH: AP ShaveCo. Jade 26mm Gel SHD Fan (A3) LATHER: OSP Old Gold Shaving Soap (Old Spice clone) POST: B&M Reserve Spice Aftershave Splash (Old Spice clone) POST: Old Spice Cologne Original
Sunday Afternoon 03.26.23 RAZOR: Gillette ‘50s Brit Rocket HD 500 BLADE: NOS Wilkinson Sword made in England BRUSH: Vintage Opal w/new 16mm silvertip knot LATHER: OSP Neroli Scented Shaving Soap POST: OSP Neroli Scented Aftershave Lotion
Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick Jayaruh #224 Gillette NEW DeLuxe Norfolk Gillette Silver Blue SS Blade CWS Dickinson's Witch Hazel Osage Rub The TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick lathered well with the Jayaruh #224 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette NEW DeLuxe Norfolk and a Gillette Silver Blue SS Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...