Thread: Nice Little Travel Buddy

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Very pretty, and should be an excellent shaver. When you're putting it together, don't screw the handle on too tight -- usually just snug -- the more you tighten it, the more aggressive the blade angle becomes. Yes, I discovered this the hard way...

Originally Posted by stimpy52

Very pretty, and should be an excellent shaver. When you're putting it together, don't screw the handle on too tight -- usually just snug -- the more you tighten it, the more aggressive the blade angle becomes. Yes, I discovered this the hard way...

I hadn't thought of that, I'll back off the tension and see if that helps.

Thanks for the suggestions on blades Gents. I'll order some and try them.

Nice set, may I ask where you found it? Also, pretty much any blade will be less aggressive than a Feather, them babies are somethin' sharp.

Any idea how old it is?
To assist with that question...
Gillette Date Codes

It's an L 1, so based on the chart you attached (thanks for that) it could be a 1941 or 1966 model. I think 1966 is more likely...

I just learned myself last night that the razors didn't get date codes (under the head plate) until 1950. Meanwhile, the blades always had date codes.

So your razor is more than likely a '66. Combine the "no dates pre-1950", and the "super stainless steel" blades with it, and I can almost (haven't seen the razor head plate myself) guarantee it is a '66.

Reading down the far right hand side of that chart is interesting, to watch how the blades change over time. Your blades in that pic (s) were first introduced in '66. The Gillette Tech I picked up this weekend was produced in '65, but the blades with it were last produced in 1960. Lol.

If razors could tell stories... we might not want to hear some of them .

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Nice set, may I ask where you found it? Also, pretty much any blade will be less aggressive than a Feather, them babies are somethin' sharp.

Got it on EBay for next to nothing.

Originally Posted by ChopperDave

Got it on EBay for next to nothing.

You did very well then!