I think I struck Gold

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by dreadpirate, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. dreadpirate

    dreadpirate Active Member

    I just received this Gillette Old Type (no serial number) expecting dingy brass or have worn off gold wash. Much to my delight, it seems to have a nice gold plate finish. Looks like 24 kt gold, but that can't be, can it?

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    dreadpirate, Apr 23, 2012
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  2. Zilla

    Zilla Well-Known Member

    Wow. Nice!!
     
    Zilla, Apr 23, 2012
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  3. VANCE723

    VANCE723 Active Member

    dunno know...but it is superb!
     
    VANCE723, Apr 23, 2012
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  4. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    Based on old Gillette adverts I've seen, they did use 24kt and 14kt to plate their gold razors and referenced such in these adverts. Nice score BTW. :eatdrink047:
     
    IAmTheJody, Apr 24, 2012
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  5. Mark1966

    Mark1966 Well-Known Member

    Great score - very nice!
     
    Mark1966, Apr 24, 2012
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  6. jeraldgordon

    jeraldgordon TSD's Mascot

    Beuticimous!
     
    jeraldgordon, Apr 24, 2012
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  7. Billr

    Billr Mix Master Mighty White!

    Very Nice INDEED!
     
    Billr, Apr 24, 2012
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  8. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    :signs011:..
     
    Slipperyjoe, Apr 24, 2012
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  9. memoryleak

    memoryleak Active Member

    Use it in good health, ya lucky dog.
     
    memoryleak, Apr 24, 2012
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  10. DLreno

    DLreno Well-Known Member

    Pristine!
     
    DLreno, Apr 24, 2012
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  11. swarden43

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

    Ditto!
     
    swarden43, Apr 24, 2012
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  12. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Nice score a great looking razor set.
     
    fishcrow, Apr 24, 2012
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  13. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    Yeah nice score looks great.
     
    alpla444, Apr 24, 2012
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  14. americanshamrock

    americanshamrock Let's Make a Deal!

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    Very nice :drool:
    Now where did I put that towel.....
     
    americanshamrock, Apr 24, 2012
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  15. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Congrats, man! great score!
    :happy088:
     
    macaronus, Apr 24, 2012
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  16. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Along with looking sharp, they also shave very well! Enjoy!
     
    GDCarrington, Apr 24, 2012
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  17. dreadpirate

    dreadpirate Active Member

    I shaved with it this morning; GREAT shave. A bit aggressive, but a close, smooth shave. I used an Astra blade.
     
    dreadpirate, Apr 24, 2012
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  18. Straight Arrow

    Straight Arrow Active Member

    Like butter.
     
    Straight Arrow, Apr 24, 2012
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  19. stitch

    stitch New Member

    I just got a 61 fat boy in like new condition in its original case for 58 bucks. I also got a super speed for 20 buck in its original case? How did I do ?
     
    stitch, Apr 24, 2012
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  20. huck1680

    huck1680 Great Northern CanUkrainian

    Stitch my man, perhaps you'd like to start a thread with some pics about your latest razors.
    To the Dreadpirate... really good looking set you got there
     
    huck1680, Apr 25, 2012
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