Double-edged safety razors Gillette

gillette razor , packaging, circa 1930 s

the first safety razor using new disposable blade went on sale in 1903. gillette maintained limited range of models of new type razor until 1921 when original gillette patent expired. in anticipation of event, gillette introduced redesigned razor , offered @ variety of prices in different cases , finishes, including long running “aristocrat . gillette continued sell original razor instead of pricing @ $5, priced @ $1, making gillette razor affordable every man regardless of economic class. in 1932 gillette blue blade, so-named because dipped in blue lacquer, introduced. became 1 of recognizable blades in world. in 1934 twist open (tto) design, intuitionistic. featured butterfly-like doors made blade changing easier had been, wherein razor head had detached handle.

razor handles continued advance allow consumer achieve closer shave. in 1947, new super speed model, tto design, introduced. updated in 1955, different versions being produced shave more closely—the degree of closeness being marked color of handle tip.

in 1955, first adjustable razor produced. allowed adjustment of blade increase closeness of shave. model, in various versions, remained in production until 1988.

old type gillette safety razor set, made between 1921 , 1928

the super speed razor again redesigned in 1966 , given black resin coated metal handle. remained in production until 1988. companion model, knack , longer plastic handle, produced 1966 1975. in europe, knack sold slim twist , g2000 1978 1988, later version known g1000 made in england , available until 1998. modern version of tech, plastic thin handle, still produced , sold in several countries under names 7 o clock, gillette, nacet, minora, rubie , economica.