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02-14-2013, 01:11 AM #1
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Thanked: 15The last gift from my grandfather
I 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.
and yes I know the top image is upside down it is the only way I could get a good shot of the makers mark.
A married man should forget his mistakes. There is no use in two people remembernig the same thing.
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02-14-2013, 01:33 AM #2
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
edit:
oops maybe English made Rocket
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02-14-2013, 01:46 AM #3
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!
~Richard
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02-14-2013, 02:18 AM #4
I don't know any info about the razor but just wanted to say sorry for your loss..
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02-14-2013, 02:21 AM #5
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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02-14-2013, 03:05 AM #6
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 !!