-Gillette's-Finest-Razors-

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by brit, Jun 16, 2021.

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    1962 brit rocket
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    knob same size as handle .II stamped on baseplate..
    my earlier diamond plate rocket has a slightly larger twist knob diameter.
    this #54a razor appears identical to the "parat" razor but without the "II" on the blade plate

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    ealier version with thicker twist knob.

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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    41 ranger tech..

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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    1930s brit new rfb "fangtooth" decottee-tech handle

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  4. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    The beautiful Gillette England two-piece № 88 set:

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  5. brit

    brit in a box

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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    brit new rfb

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  7. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Fatboy / Kai blade [​IMG]

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome fatboy set Stuart..:cool:
     
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  9. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you, have a great weekend.

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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    :):eatdrink047:yourself as well.
     
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  11. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Come to papa. Australian no 15.[​IMG]

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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    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.:)
     
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  13. Bax

    Bax Well-Known Member

    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!
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    :)
    - Bax
     
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  14. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    A fine Christmas present in '48 and '49.

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  15. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    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.
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    BTW, nice Super Speed!
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    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..:eatdrink047:
     
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  17. Teniente

    Teniente New Member

    Gillette Milord Gold

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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    fine Milord set.looks very clean .thank you for sharing it here..:):eatdrink047:
     
  19. brit

    brit in a box

    brit fb new.
    basically an open comb brit fb tech.
    thought i would try it with a rarely used brit new rfb handle.late model,no pat numbers.
    fine balance.

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  20. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    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.
     
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