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It does not have made in the USA but it has X1 for a date code, Date code chart at Razor emporium just says TTO. Like you mentioned it is a later Rocket more than likely.

 

very cool. that makes it a late model design canadian rocket, 1952 1st quarter..no tto style razors were built in canada.

 

Thanks Gary, it is a bit confusing for me because it does not have country of orgin but it is a TTO so I just thought it was made in the USA. Not sure who made it but it is a Gillette?

 

it is definitely gillette and most think it was made in U.S for the export market.England never made that style razor. think GM Canada. the U.S had Pontiac G.T.O's .In Canada we had the Beaumont,it was a Chevelle body with a GTO dashboard and Pontiac emblems,different grilles/trim etc.Canadian Pontiacs had Chevy small block engines and later big blocks after 1966.same as Novas.we had Acadians under the Pontiac name brand .trade rules..

 

awesome flat bottom new shave and pic Mac..we should see your 7 oclock soon..

 

Thank You Gary, and I was notified there's a chance of tomorrow. I have a clean stall with fresh straw in it waiting. I don't know where they come from but I found two more fb News in a drawer, heads and caps only.

 

awesome my friend.i am as eager as you..

 

I eagerly await but what in the world are we doing? I was thinking I had 20 to 25 razors. It's probably closer to 50 and I know that I'm a piker compared to you guys.

 

you are completing a collection..

 

More like keeping them in circulation.

 

that too..we are caretakers..

 

Shepards so to speak.. We're tending to the flock..

 

yes sir..

 

Gillette Flare Tip / Kai Blade

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fine ss shave and pic Stuart,good morning..

 

Back at you & thank you.

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DE SOTD, Sat, Dec5th 2020

Razor: Gillette Rocket SS X1 - Mfg 1952 1st qtr, nice milder razor, great with a Kai SS blade.
Blade: Kai SS (8) Sharp & smooth + extra wide(.009" thousands) great longevity, bit pricey but worth every penny spent IMO.
Soap: CRSalter Indian Sandal wood- great scent with excellent protection.
Brush: Yaqi Evil Zebra knot 26mm- softer brush with some back bone and pleasure to paint with those cloud like tips, nice scrub.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Clear Aloe Vera gel of the cleaned beard area.
Prep:Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.WTG + ATG+ pickups.
Post shave: Proraso red sandalwood with witch Hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with this Gillette Rocket SS combined with a Kai SS.


Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

awesome rocket shave and pic Ron..have a fine weekend..

 

the sunday shave
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