Made in 1914

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by oldtrout, Apr 6, 2013.

  1. oldtrout

    oldtrout Well-Known Member

    I acquired a replated rhodium razor made 99 years ago. I'm tempted to wait until it hits the century mark before using. What do you think?

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  2. BigT

    BigT Well-Known Member

    Very nice razor. I don't think you'll make it to the century mark....lol
     
  3. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    Looks great. I'd use it today lol
     
  4. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

    Yeah, I'd wait. Put it someplace you see it every day so your anticipation builds over the next 277 days.:p
     
  5. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    TODAY.............another vote for use it ASAP!! But besure to usr it on ut's Birthday.....or maybe everyday of it's birthday month.....But you can rehearse with it all you like til then...:)
     
  6. ohpaos

    ohpaos Smiley Provider

    But what if it turns into a pumpkin at midnight???

    Enjoy it ASAP & on it's 100th birthday, we'll throw it a party. You can buy it a great new soap to dance with in celebration. It will be epic.
     
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  7. Mouser

    Mouser Well-Known Member

    Whoa! I know I'm kinda dorky about these kind of things but I can't help but imagine the guy who first had that thing. Maybe he fought in some famous battle in WW I and had that with him. I would want to wait until it turned 100 but it's 50/50 as to whether I'd make it.
     
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  8. Ryan B

    Ryan B Knight of the Soapocracy

    Use it now... no pressure.
     
  9. srpavko

    srpavko Fastrak Super Duty Hustler

    Use it!! I just picked one up very similar to that one and it is an amazingly mild but effective shaver for me.
     
  10. srpavko

    srpavko Fastrak Super Duty Hustler

    I figure all of my mystery razors were used by some great human! Why not? Could'a been.
     
  11. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't be able to wait.
    Beautiful plating job!
     
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  12. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

    Is that a Gillette with a ball end handle? The reason I ask is that I have one that came with a set I got from the Bay. Open comb exactly like the one you show. No markings other than Gillette logo in the diamond and 'MADE IN ENGLAND' stamped underneath.
    Where do you find out the age of a razor?
     
  13. Monkeylord

    Monkeylord The Lather Lord

    USE IT!
    You don't have to of course....but USE IT!!!
     
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  14. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    I'd wait. Don't know if I'd make it, but I would try.
    Sweet score, by the way!
     
  15. ohpaos

    ohpaos Smiley Provider

    :happy088: ...and are still used by one! :D
     
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  16. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    You can date some of them by the serial number on the base plate but if there is no serial number you can still narrow it down somewhat. I'm not certain if English made razors followed the US serial and date code system.
     
  17. srpavko

    srpavko Fastrak Super Duty Hustler

    You are too kind!
     
  18. srpavko

    srpavko Fastrak Super Duty Hustler

  19. oldtrout

    oldtrout Well-Known Member

    Mine has a serial # which dates it to 1914.
     

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  20. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

    No marks other than the ones noted. I seem to remember reading somewhere that UK Gillettes weren't date-marked until the 50's or 60's. however, I'm very new to all this so might be quite wrong. But someone on here will know.
     

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