How old is my Gillette safety razor?
They are found in the top left and right corners on the underside of razor guards, both 3 piece and 1 piece models. The letter represents the year, found on the chart below, and the number 1-4 correspond with the quarter of the year.
What do the numbers on my safety razor mean?
The higher the number, the closer the shave. It changes the angle and depth of the blade. Caution, this is not a beginners razor. The lowest setting on this razor is more aggressive than most other razors.
How do you date a Gillette razor?
Date Codes
- The date code stamped by Gillette into your razor is in two parts.
- 1 is the time from of January to March.
- 2 is April to June.
- 3 is July to September.
- 4 is October to December.
Do shaving razors expire?
Razor blades do expire if you have opened the package of razors due to being exposed to air. Otherwise, unopened and sealed packages of razor blades can last forever. Once exposed to the outside of the box, razor blades become rusty during a metal oxidation procedure which leads the blades to wear and tear quickly.
Why do blades have numbers?
Those numbers are there primarily for the manufacturer and really have no bearing on the shave itself. There have been some legends saying that if you keep track of the numbers you can flip the blade thus getting more shave from the blade. So enjoy your blades and have a great shave!
What are the numbers on blade?
Blade sizes work in reverse to what you might think, so a 30 is a lot shorter than a 3 for example. The higher the blade number, the shorter the coat will be.
Can you use vintage safety razors?
Men have been shaving with safety razors for over 100 years. A lot of old razor designs will offer an excellent shave, and there’s a reason why these items are hotly sought after nowadays, but if you happen to get your hands on one, you’ll want to make sure you clean and prepare it the right way.
