The first safety razor using the new disposable
blade went on sale in 1903 and was just called the Gillette Razor. Today this
first razor is called by the shave community, the double
ring. This is due to the fact that there are two
decorative rings underneath the head. The Single Ring was the second model
razor Gillette produced. Sometime in 1906, Gillette razors with only a single
ring started to appear. We can only presume this change was made to lower
production costs. These continued to be produced up until 1921 when the first
Aristocrat appeared. The razor is attractive and seems to be in nice condition, considering its age. There is significant plating loss and wear evident on the handle. The head shows some plating loss and wear (particularly one large spot), but maintains some luster as well. Some of the end tongs are bent slightly inward. There is a significant crack (common in this type of razor) beginning in the neck area of the handle. Please use the pictures to properly identify and evaluate. Feel free to ask questions before bidding. If you are considering multiple purchases, I offer a combined shipping discount of $1.69 for each razor I don't have to mail individually. No Returns. Please visit my EBAY store http://stores.ebay.com/mdickin924 To fulfill your future wet shaving needs |
