Vintage Gillette Non adjustable

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Buddyhoppy

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Hi,
I have recently purchased a 1965 (birthyear) Gillette Slim and a 1961 Fatboy love them both.
I have them both set at 5.

Im hopping to get myself an English made Gillette non adjustable in the near future. Can any one suggest what one to go for? Looking for one that shaves similar to Fatboy and slim set at 5.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance. :) B.
 
SeanC said:
Based on the quality of the shave, an Aristocrat Junior, the one with the solid baseplate, would be my recommendation:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1949 (U3 on blade) Aristocrat jr.JPG
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1949 (U2) Aristocrat jr.JPG

If you are not bothered about cases / boxes, these can be found for £30 give or take.
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Are these the same as Gillette Rocket?

I will keep my eyes open for one of these at the right price. Im not bothered about boxes/ cases just looking for a practical and functional razor.

Anyone else with more options for razors.
 
Buddyhoppy said:
Are these the same as Gillette Rocket?

I will keep my eyes open for one of these at the right price. Im not bothered about boxes/ cases just looking for a practical and functional razor.

Anyone else with more options for razors.
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Cousins of the Rocket would be an appropriate description.

The No 59 / HD500 is also well regarded and similarly priced:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/On...t HD 1953 Patent Pending-beschriftet-Logo.jpg

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece%20solid%20guard%20bar/1955%20No59.JPG

All the razors I've mentioned are shade more aggressive than a standard rocket, but a close match with an adjustable on 5
 
SeanC said:
Cousins of the Rocket would be an appropriate description.

The No 59 / HD500 is also well regarded and similarly priced:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1953 Rocket HD 1953 Patent Pending-beschriftet-Logo.jpg

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece%20solid%20guard%20bar/1955%20No59.JPG

All the razors I've mentioned are shade more aggressive than a standard rocket, but a close match with an adjustable on 5
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Very interesting, you have been very helpful Thanks
 
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