Matthew Wild
Ball end handle comparison - Old Type, NEW
A quick comparison shot of two vintage ball-end handle Gillettes.
On the left you can see an Old Type from the 1920s, and alongside is a NEW from the 1930s. Here you can see that although are both open comb designs, the NEW head is quite a bit larger.
The Old Type (the silver one) is an aggressive shave. It’s my go-to razor, unless I’m rushed or there are other distractions. . . if you don’t watch what you are doing, you will cut yourself.
The NEW (the gold one) is less aggressive and a lot smoother. It’s a great design.
By the way the red staining you can see alongside the head here is not dried blood or anything like that. It’s the decaying lacquer Gillette sprayed over the gold wash. My next step will be to remove what remains of this staining, probably with nail polish remover or oven cleaner.
Pic taken with Nikon Coolpix P300 in natural light.
If you want to use my pictures, or talk about my communications work, reach me at Wild West Communications.
Ball end handle comparison - Old Type, NEW
A quick comparison shot of two vintage ball-end handle Gillettes.
On the left you can see an Old Type from the 1920s, and alongside is a NEW from the 1930s. Here you can see that although are both open comb designs, the NEW head is quite a bit larger.
The Old Type (the silver one) is an aggressive shave. It’s my go-to razor, unless I’m rushed or there are other distractions. . . if you don’t watch what you are doing, you will cut yourself.
The NEW (the gold one) is less aggressive and a lot smoother. It’s a great design.
By the way the red staining you can see alongside the head here is not dried blood or anything like that. It’s the decaying lacquer Gillette sprayed over the gold wash. My next step will be to remove what remains of this staining, probably with nail polish remover or oven cleaner.
Pic taken with Nikon Coolpix P300 in natural light.
If you want to use my pictures, or talk about my communications work, reach me at Wild West Communications.