Okay, I'm looking for a definitive ID on this one. Is it a New? And if so, is there anyway to identify year? I think they were made in this style from '21-'29 with a thick guard (style 102A) and pre-1921 with a thin guard (style 102). How do I know if it is a thin or thick guard?
If it were a gillette, it would be either a old style or a new improved. news and techs do not have the studs to hold the blade, but rather a bar. most likely this one is a gillette clone.
The problem is I can't find a serial number. From what I can tell it appears to be the New. Here are some News posted elsewhere. Looks the same, but I can't know for sure without knowing what else is out there.
You're right! I just found a source with the News coming out in 1929. This is more like the earlier New Improved or whatever preceded them.
What about the Old Style head on a New handle? Although the fit is so perfect. Were they interchangeable?
Honestly I really don't think it is a Gillette. I don't see a gillette stamp logo, which would be strange, and the new handles don't have as deep of a ridge. I would be very surprised if this is not a generic knock off. edit: but yes, the handles were interchangable, between old, new improved, new, and techs.
Right. The NEW first came out in late 1929-early 1930. This definitely isn't a NEW. The "New Improved" isn't considered a NEW. This definitely isn't a Tech — no Tech has an open comb or the studs. This isn't even a Gillette. This seems to be the same thing I just bought in gold from Bronco. It arrived today and I haven't had much time to look at it. All I know so far is that it's not a Gillette or Gillette prototype. I suspect it's foreign made and not as old as it appears, maybe 50s-60s. No markings makes it much harder to identify. It's cheap metal unlikely from a major manufacturer. I suspect it's Russian, Polish or German. It was designed for modern thin blades. Or course, yours may not be the same as mine. Richard
The texture of the handles appear to be different. Yours appears to be more linear while mine is diamond or diagonal cut like the New handles.
I don't think it is a new handle at all. I think it is a copy cat, but the bands on it don't look right for a Gillette. Close, but different.
speaking of which, if you have one of the middle ones (New Norfolk) I want it. Wanna trade? The ones pictured belong to Mr. Razor
Yup. I posted those because it had the best shot of the New handles. But, it does appear that the polished area at the end of the handle is longer than mine. But, still brings me back to identifying. Anyone know of an identification source for non-Gillettes?
Looks like a Lonsbury which came free with the purchase of 50 blades. A Gillette copy from the 30's 40's. No info on company or blades.
Thanks, Bronco! I'll see what I can find down that avenue. I knew someone would have some kind of idea. :signs021
Not finding any reference to "Lonsbury" and blade or razor. Any idea where I can get some background? Anyone?