What are the differences between: Gillette (normal / standard / regular / brass) English Rocket HD 500 vs. Gillette Monobloc (French version of the HD 500)? With the Monobloc, two different versions of the razor were available, one with no lines on the knob, and one with two lines on the knob. I have heard that the French Monobloc version is more aggressive than the regular English version of the HD 500 -- is that correct. Also, I have noticed in all of the pictures that I have seen of the HD 500 vs. Gillette Monobloc, the plating appears to be different between the two razors (I also own a regular English version of the HD 500). . . the regular English version of the HD 500 appears to be plated in Nickle, while the French Monobloc appears to be plated in Chrome. Does anyone know what material the two different razors are plated with?
I believe I have the French version. Because I have the pat number vs Pat pending. And I bought from a seller in France . Lol. mine doesn't look like chrome plating and since I don't have another HD to compare with it, I can't tell you how different the shave may be.
