A sought after razor that we see only a few times a year, rarely in this great condition and even more rare to have the case blades. Let me introduce you to the British HD Rocket, also the British Heavy Duty or to some the HD 500. Gorgeous overall condition on this razor with nothing bent or broken- great mechanical condition. Features worm gear style TTO mechanism - providing a very smooth open and close! Watch as the bottom TTO knob goes up into the handle as you open it and close it.
The British designs for the Gillette razors were superior to many of their American counterparts. The HD means that this razor is Heavy Duty - heavier than most vintage razors at 71 grams. Feels amazing in your hand! Shaves provided are brilliant and it will continue to provide comfortable wetshaves for lifetimes!
Country of Manufacture: USA Type: Double Edge Razor Finish: Nickel Date: 1950's Condition: Cleaned, Sanitized and Shave Ready Grade: Excellent Imperfections: n/a Included: Razor, case, blade dispenser
History: The Gillette Rocket came on the scene in the late 1940's and ran through continuous production into the 1980's. The Rocket was the British equivelant of the American Super Speed - named for how fast your shaves would be using this TTO model.
