Gillette Aristocrat 1930s

[top]Gillette Aristocrat Safety Razor, 1930s Open Comb TTO

1930s Aristocrat	Manufacturer:	Gillette
	Dates in Production:	1934-1939
	Type:	DE, TTO, Open Comb
	Weight:	2.3oz/66g. Rhodium plated version: 2.6oz/73g
	Height:

• Gold plated, barber pole style handle with 12 curved combs on both sides of razor head.

• This model was introduced for the holiday season of 1934 and retailed for $4.00. This was the first twist to open model Gillette offered. There were 2 different boxes for these razors; a gold plated case with a greek key pattern, and the blue leather box. Additionally, the late 30's Aristocrat has no rivets visible on the side of the head. Please see the last photograph, picture credit to enderi.
  
• As the first TTO Gillette, this razor was associated with seven new patents.
  
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1930s Aristocrat