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Size:  41.9 KBI give to you the last gift I recived from my grand father who passed this past week and is one of the best men I know. If anyone could help me identify the razor I would be very greatful as my grandfather passed the day before I recived this razor (and a brother to it witch I gave to my twin brother) I dont know the maker or any info on it.Name:  2013-02-13_16-17-38_945.jpg
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    Looks like a Gillette Flair tip to me.
    There should be a letter and number on the underside to indicate the date of manufacture.
    Clean it up, grab some double edge blades and give it a whirl.
    They are still good shavers and i cant think of a better way to remember someone so important to you
    Sorry for your loss.
    Best regards,
    Mike

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    oops maybe English made Rocket
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    And, it is a medium shaving razor; not too aggressive and not to easy.
    Spray with scrubbing bubbles type cleaner, rinse and soak it in vinegar for ten minutes, rinse, spray it again let set a couple minutes and rinse.. She should be in good shape quickly.
    Buy only the stainless steel blades in a store for it Gillette made in China seem to be really good starters.
    Enjoy the legacy!
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    I don't know any info about the razor but just wanted to say sorry for your loss..
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    Yeah, it looks like a Gillette flair tip super speed. Maybe the 1950s or '60s IIRC. Condolences to you and to your family for the loss of your grandfather.
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    sorry for your lose !!

    out of my 4DE razors that is my favorite !!! i think you will enjoy it and also have a good memory when you do ...

    every time i buy another DE razor and try to get my dad to use it he tells me " why ? i had a bunch of them and ended up throwing them out years ago " and in part they got rid of my grandfathers as well .... if i was a wet shaver or not i would of loved to had one of there razors or one of my dads ... you have something you will cherish for a long time !!
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