This is a VALET "AutoStrop Razor", Model VB2 or VC2, Open Comb, Single Edged Safety Razor. Based on what we see; it was manufactured between 1934/35 and 1940, by the [Gillette] SAFETY RAZOR CO. BOSTON U.S.A. This is stamped on the underside of the head. Any (VALET) "AutoStrop Razor" [Expert] can tell us more. These experts are out there. This razor has a "Swing Door" for loading a blade which is also a characteristic of Model VC-2's. Furthermore, the head is also stamped with the "PATENT NOS 1, 492,246 & 1, 639,335. On the "Swing Door" is stamped "AUTOSTROP DIVISION". This VB2 or VC2 is in excellent condition. Please look at all of the photos and judge for yourself.

Understand this: In 1930 (King Gillette) & Company was sued by (Henry Gaisman) of Auto-Strop & Company for: patent infringement. They basically settled out of court, resulting in Gillette purchasing Auto-Strop for much more than it was worth. King Gillette died a few years after the buyout. Henry Gaisman becomes chairman of the board for Gillette, Auto-Strop becomes: AUTOSTROP DIVISION continuing to produce razors like the VB2 or VC2 photo'd above as technically, a Gillette product.

The carrying case came with the razor in it and should be original to this VB2 or VC2 Model. There are two blemishes' spots, on the underside. Furthermore, it closes proper, the hinges are fine, yet the lid or top half (does not) snap shut. Otherwise, this carrier remains in very nice condition. 

The (Blade Bank) also came as part of the kit. Inside it are wrapped in wax paper, nine [used] proprietary VALET blades, four T-4's, four V-3's and one unmarked blade. These VALET blades were with / in the blade bank. 

The Strop is a genuine VALET AutoStrop Model E, NOS, New Old Stock. It is not original to the Razor & case, a little newer we suspect. It has not been used. Again, its new and can be used with this VB2 or VC2.

This Model VB2 or VC2 has been thoroughly cleaned, inspected, sanitized, tested and re-sanitized. Overall, this kit is a very nice surviving example. Everything seen in the photos will be shipped to the buyer. If interested, again see the pictures.

Thank you for looking.

                                   ********Special Note********** As of 5:08 PM, 23 February 2024 the above "description"
                                                                                 was revised based on information received by this seller.
                                                                                 This information was received through / from EBAY messaging.
                                                                                 It will be assumed that this information, was provided by an 
                                                                                 unknown expert with (VALET Strop Razor's). This expert has
                                                                                 briefly provided the following info.

                                                                                 "The razor photo'd above is in fact a model VB2 or a model VC2. 
                                                                                  The razor is not a model "VC-3" as previously described. 
                                                                                  Therefor the description so now indicates. This information was   
                                                                                  greatly appreciated. Any new or proper info causing a more 
                                                                                  accurate description is always welcomed by this seller.

                                                                                   Thank you for looking.