Gilette DE ID question

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12-23-2006, 09:58 PM
FiReSTaRT

Gilette DE ID question

Went antiquing today and had my eye out on razors of both types (wanted to have a working DE as an OCCASIONAL shaver). Picked this 3-piece Gilette for $5, cooked it for 30min, cleaned up the patina and here it is. Other than being marked with Gilette, it's also marked that it was patented in Canada in 1932. Does anyone know the model? (The pink background is the lid of my sterilization dish :D)
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12-23-2006, 10:13 PM
JoshEarl

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Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Went antiquing today and had my eye out on razors of both types (wanted to have a working DE as an OCCASIONAL shaver). Picked this 3-piece Gilette for $5, cooked it for 30min, cleaned up the patina and here it is. Other than being marked with Gilette, it's also marked that it was patented in Canada in 1932. Does anyone know the model? (The pink background is the lid of my sterilization dish :D)

Iljia,

That's an early model Gillette Tech. They have a reputation for being gentle shavers. I have one that I used for a while. It had a tough time with my chin hair--I have a tough beard.

They're good, though. I like the bombproof design.

Josh
12-23-2006, 10:18 PM
wvbias

I remember seeing a site once where
you could identify vintage Gillettte DE's.

Couldn't find it though. Perhaps someone
else will have better luck.

Terry
12-23-2006, 10:38 PM
FiReSTaRT

Thanks for the info Josh. I'll try it out with a Derby blade before going out tonight.
12-24-2006, 01:45 AM
rtaylor61

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Originally Posted by wvbias

I remember seeing a site once where
you could identify vintage Gillettte DE's.

Couldn't find it though. Perhaps someone
else will have better luck.

Terry

I believe you may be referring to THIS SITE!

RT
12-24-2006, 02:21 AM
wvbias

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Originally Posted by rtaylor61

I believe you may be referring to THIS SITE!

RT

That's the one.... :)

It's been more than a year since I checked
it out. I have a Gillette SS that belonged
to my dad. It was made in 1956.

Thanks,

Terry
12-24-2006, 05:42 AM
eggman

Thanks RT. That link helped me date one of my DE's to Jan. 13 1920. Going to use it to date a couple more of mine after I find them since I have several boxes of stuff laying around after the move.

Noel
12-24-2006, 05:46 AM
rtaylor61

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Originally Posted by eggman

Thanks RT. That link helped me date one of my DE's to Jan. 13 1920. Going to use it to date a couple more of mine after I find them since I have several boxes of stuff laying around after the move.

Noel

Glad I could be helpful!

RT
12-24-2006, 06:00 AM
FiReSTaRT

Ok, now I'm confused. This one has been identified as Tech by people here and on SMF, but the 1932 patent date indicates either 134 or 160. What's the deal? :eek: