Dumb question? Gillette model numbers?

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I keep reading of razors referred to as #21 or #15, I think they're different types of Aristocrat but what do the numbers mean? Are they stamped on the razor somewhere?
 
BazC said:
I keep reading of razors referred to as #21 or #15, I think they're different types of Aristocrat but what do the numbers mean? Are they stamped on the razor somewhere?
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Sometimes on the Box or the Card Insert (If you get them) you might see a Gillette Model Number, nothing is stamped on the Razors though, but for Reference just look at Achim (Mr Razors) Site:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece open comb/open comb.htm

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/solid guard bar.htm

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Adjustable/Adjustable.htm
 
Thanks for that but how would you tell them apart if you don't get the box/card? I can see some differences mainly in the knurled handles but different numbers look identical to me like 1938 #46 and #47 (aside from the colour - or is that the difference?) and 1930's #15 and #20.
 
it can be tricky, some sets had the Same Razor just released at a different time in a different Box, (That's Gillette Marketing for you)

Some have small differences that you may not notice when quickly looking at Photos.

Are you looking to start collecting ?

if you are not sure what Razor you have or what you are looking at just post a Pic of it on here, there are many guys on here with plenty of knowledge to help you.....
 
Sunburyboy93 said:
it can be tricky, some sets had the Same Razor just released at a different time in a different Box, (That's Gillette Marketing for you)

Some have small differences that you may not notice when quickly looking at Photos.

Are you looking to start collecting ?

if you are not sure what Razor you have or what you are looking at just post a Pic of it on here, there are many guys on here with plenty of knowledge to help you.....
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Thanks for the help, I'm not collecting seriously but I do keep my eye open at antique markets etc and I'm trying to learn a bit! :D
 
Achim's site is a 'must view'! There's also an excellent post on Badger and Blade about Gillette Rockets. If you Google 'Gillette Rocket' it's about the second or third hit.
 
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