Gillette England № 88

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by IAmTheJody, Jul 29, 2021.

  1. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Such a beautiful razor. Always did love the two-piece Gillette England razors. The № 88 and № 77 - both the same razor just different cases. The № 77 came in a brown or dark green bakelite case whereas the № 88 came in the metal case.

    I had this full set. Looks mint. The only problem was, it had the wrong razor in it, which was also mint until I started shaving with it. Now, thanks to Mike @Old School the correct 88/77 razor arrived today and is now in the set. The only thing I need to complete the set is three of the made in England Blue Gillette Blades or three green wrapper England NEW Gillette Blade that is supposed to be in it. The sets came with three blades from one or the other variants.

    Edit: I've found three of the green wrapper England NEW Gillette Blade blades and they are enroute to me!

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    Last edited: Aug 6, 2021
  2. brit

    brit in a box

    beautiful 88 set. Jody,one of my favorite shavers..
     
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  3. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    I'll definitely be taking this one for a spin every now and then. One of my favorite Shavers as well. It's in fine condition so I will definitely be using it. If it were minty, it would stay in the display cabinet fulltime.
     
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  4. Northstonehill

    Northstonehill Active Member

    Gorgeous set Jody - always appreciated this combo. And the razor is a perfect shaver!
     
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  5. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    I got a user grade one recently. Was supposed to have all straight teeth but one corner one is bent........still a good user to shave with but frustrating when things aren't as described....
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    gillette's finest weould love some pics..;):eatdrink047:
     
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  7. tonich

    tonich Well-Known Member

    One of my favourites too.
     
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  8. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Ouch. Hate to hear that. Thought about having it repaired or attempting it yourself?
     
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  9. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Thank you! Feel free to give up three of the period Made in England Blue Gillette Blades I know you have hoarded around there somewhere! :D
     
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  10. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    No, the pics didn't load except the first one and I could't see it well. Went by their word that all teeth were present and straight thinking it would be a replate candidate. Is what it is......still may replate it but it takes the winds out of your sails...

    The Seller reached out and made it right
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2021
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