Thread: 1951 Globe and mail razor add.

I'm doing renovations on an old church, redoing the main stage. We ripped apart the old stage and underneath I found a 1951 Globe and mail news paper. In the news paper I found an add from Gillette about a one piece razor thats quick and easy to load.

"Everybody's talking about it!"

Seems as though Gillette has had great marketing for a long time, and still.

Here's the add





I mean, they got me! I've never seen one and now I want one.

Anyone seen, have, or heard of this razor before? Lets see some pics if you do.

I love old shaving advertising, even more so the Gillettes.

My SOTD pic features a Superspeed which I think is the same model.



Looking around on the net I see there is a slight difference between a Rocket and my razor.

Found this on Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/2273...cket-one-piece

The DE I have on the counter in the #1 Slot...(not that it has gotten the call lately)



There are many who consider these late 40's - early 50's (this is a 1953) to be one of the better TTO razors.
And they can still be picked up in user grade for very little $.
If you don't have a DE this is as good a place as any to start.

Here is an as good an explanation of Gillette Rocket razors as I have come across Gillette Rocket, the refined DE. | TheShaveDen . They are well built DEs and nice shavers.

Bob

If you run across one of these http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ette-58-a.html they are really nice shavers.

Bob

Did you find a Rocket to purchase, Harrywally?

Nice razors, I have a Rocket, just not with that case. Mine was also made in England. Interesting ad, it's amazing what still exists hidden out there. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Did you find a Rocket to purchase, Harrywally?

Ha, not high on my "want to buy" list right now, but noted as a, if I find for cheap make sure you buy it. These days if its clean, something I don't have and unique, I generally buy it. I'll be keeping my eye open for one of these in the wild. Seems as thou the prices on Ebay are quite high.

Originally Posted by BobH

Here is an as good an explanation of Gillette Rocket razors as I have come across Gillette Rocket, the refined DE. | TheShaveDen . They are well built DEs and nice shavers.

Bob

I didn't read the whole thing until now. Man oh man, I feel as though I've probably walked by 1 or 2 of these in the past. Had no idea they're so desirable. Thanks for that link Bob, educated now and will be keeping a better eye out.