New Gillette Milord
New Gillette Milord
I just picked up a virtually mint Gillette "Milord" from the "Bay" for the astonishing price of less than $12.50 I just received it and it looks absolutely fantastic (I'll post some pics soon), but I did have one question. There is no date code of any kind on the razor and I was wondering if anyone had an idea of how to age this beauty. It is not that important, but I was just curious. I'd welcome any input, thanks.
Peace,
Andrew
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Those who danced were thought to be insane, by those who could not hear the music - Friedrich Nietzsche
Yes, the center bar is notched. Based on the little bit of research I've done, I think it might be a 1949 model (these had notches, endcaps and no date code). I found this great site that provides wonderful pictures and information on all things Gillette: http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Gillet ... sierer.htm
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Andrew
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Thanks for the input, it's always appreciated. Based on a bit more reading I'm fairly certain it is 49-50. I'm sterilizing it now, I'm going to use it tomorrow morning for the first time. I've been told they shave very much like early Super Speeds or Rockets, so we'll see how it goes.
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Andrew
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Watch out - that gold comes off easily.Kirasdad wrote:Thanks for the input, it's always appreciated. Based on a bit more reading I'm fairly certain it is 49-50. I'm sterilizing it now...
"Sterilizing" razors is mostly fantasy, unless you have actual medical sterilizing equipment and know how to use it and the razor doesn't get badly damaged in the process.
I do have proper equipment, and the knowledge to use it . It came out beautifully; I used it this morning with excellent results (I posted a report on the SOTD section)notthesharpest wrote:Watch out - that gold comes off easily.Kirasdad wrote:Thanks for the input, it's always appreciated. Based on a bit more reading I'm fairly certain it is 49-50. I'm sterilizing it now...
"Sterilizing" razors is mostly fantasy, unless you have actual medical sterilizing equipment and know how to use it and the razor doesn't get badly damaged in the process.
Peace,
Andrew
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Paul, Yes, and that's exactly what most of them are. But, apparently, there were a few 'Milords' made on the eve of WWII that were basically Ranger Techs. Presumably, these are relatively rare. After the war, the model was re-introduced but now using the new Superspeed as the carrier of the name.
Regards,
Gordon
Regards,
Gordon