I was having to work on Saturday so Caroline went shopping on her own. I was surprised and pleased to find she had bought me a present.
In its original case a DE Razor made in England. That evening I started my research to find out more about it.
The razor came in three parts, the head and open comb was soon identified as a Long Open Comb and Twin Pin. The bottom plate was soon identified as a Raised Flat Bottom.
The raised flat bottom was available from 1933 to 1945. The Twin Pin plate was dated to 1933 to 1939. The handle was a Ball end hollow end cap, which dates from 1930 to 1939, which means the kit can be dated from 1933 to 1939.
A little more research on the case that it all came in, finally identified it as a British Service issue set number 44 circa 1933 and the razor itself is a Gillette New Long Open Comb, Made in England.
Its amazing the quality of information available on some sites and the detail some collectors go to.
After switching last year from a ‘normal’ cartridge shaver to an old fashioned DE (Double Edged) Razor, I have found the condition of my skin improving and I am enjoying the ritual of old fashion shaving.
We are going on holiday soon and I did wonder whether or not to buy a small travel razor, well thanks to my lovely wife I now have a wonderful 1930’s DE razor perfect for travel.
