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

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Jody.this handle is originally from my #44 rfb set.i use a fat tech handle or other with the rfb razor as they are head heavy.;)i have these handles on my french rfb's as well.the solid/closed end version of these handles seem harder to find.
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    the underrated brit ball end
    the perfect daily shaver;)

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    these were sold in this configuration from the mid 50s to early 60s in england and canada.​
     
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  3. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    I think the open ball is harder to find and more rare than closed ball. I see closed ball often but hardly ever see open ball which is why it caught my attention and comment... ?
     
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    maybe just luck when i got mine,i have 3 left. ,2 are from french sets.the one shown is from my later brit set.no pat numbers on it..:):eatdrink047:
     
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  5. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette New LC. [​IMG]

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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    fine new lc Stuart..:cool:
     
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  7. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    early 60s brit rocket
    20210804_144157_edited.jpg

    not so lucky.. 20210804_144133_edited.jpg

     
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  9. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    in travel..:(
     
  11. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Darn. :angry032:
     
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    yep,was a restorable early bostonian case..the lifting tray one..wanted to put a favorite razor in with a reline /polish etc..not happy..will have to find another..:scared011:
     
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

  14. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    i think so..:D
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    1961 brit rocket

    it has the smaller twist knob like the parat..

    20210805_074542_edited1.jpg

    the only non HD500 set England marketed as a "rocket"

    1962 (H on blade) Rocket Set No54A.jpeg

    compared to my early 50s rocket on left,whick sadly has a broken center post..
    note the larger twist knob and no "II" on the base plate.

    20210805_085712_edited.jpg
     
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    1939 #47 brit popular
    basically the first Aristocrat Jr.

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    1939 Popular No47 England.jpeg

    case reappears in the #88 set also.
    1945 (P3 on blade)  NEW No88 Set.jpeg
     
  18. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Fatboy / Kai blade [​IMG]

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  19. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Gillette Super Speed / Gillette Stainless [​IMG]

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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    2 of gillette's iconic razors Stuart.lovely pics..:cool:
     
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