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  1. 10-14-2015, 05:41 PM #1
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    Default Unusual Canadian Gillette DE

    Picked this up locally today. Thought it was a bit unusual and have not found any info on it yet. The before photos.







    After a quick polish.







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    Really - actually says, Made in Canada....very cool.
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    Very interesting Gillete, Bob.
    What's going on with the diamonds? Are they plugged?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings View Post
    Very interesting Gillete, Bob.
    What's going on with the diamonds? Are they plugged?
    No the diamonds aren't plugged, they are open. The base plate has diamond shaped projections that fit into the top cap diamond shaped openings. There is also a bar between the threaded post and the diamond shaped openings on the top cap that fits the slotted opening of the base plate. I have never seen a Gillette DR that was like this never mind a Canadian one. Was kind of hoping someone might have some info on it.

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    Could it be a Canadian version of this 1931 Goodwill?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Could it be a Canadian version of this 1931 Goodwill?
    Thanks, that sure do look like it don't it. Now I can go look up Gillette Goodwill razors.

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    I should have added that I just did a 3 pass test shave using a NOS British Wilkinson Sword blade in her. Talk about a combination that gives a very close but very smooth shave. At a glance I'd say it was an aggressive razor with lots of blade exposure and a decent blade gap. Treat it right though and man what a nice shave.

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    Let us know what you find out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Let us know what you find out.
    Looks like you were spot on. There seems to be a few different versions of the Goodwill too. Mines is a beater but man what a shaver.

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