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THE VINTAGE neck had a heavy nickel plating.
Different platings aside, these
two razors were made identical
to each other and shave exactly
the same. I find these 2 razors
SHAVER Angelo Americo are medium aggressive shavers
that can deliver a DFS or even
a BBS shave with blades such as
Gillette President Rapira Platinum Lux, Gillette
Silver Blue or some other very
& Diplomat razors sharp blade. Both razors also
have a good amount of weight to
them making shaving a breeze.
I find these razors to be very
enjoyable to use.
If you’re in the market for a
Gillette Diplomat or President
razor; one feature both of these
razors have is tight knurling
Between the years of 1953-55 throughout the handle from top
Gillette made both the Presi- to bottom. Unlike an Aristocrat
dent and the Diplomat razors. where the knurling is either
They were sold back then for loose, tight, loose or tight, tight,
$5; about $48 in today’s money. loose; the Diplomat/President’s
These were definitely luxury knurling is tight, tight, tight.
razors then since you could’ve That’s the main signifier for
easily bought 5 Super Speeds identifying these two razors.
during 1953-55 for the same If you’re shopping on eBay, be
price as one Diplomat/President prepared to pay good money
razor. Even nowadays the Dip- for them; especially if they’re in
lomat/President razors fetch a good condition and come with
pretty penny on eBay; especially the corresponding case. I find
if it comes with the original case. the best way to get one of these
I’ve seen these razors fetch for is to find one that’s being sold
on many eBay auctions for over as Buy It Now and put it in your
$100 in the many times I tried to watchlist; sometimes they can
acquire these razors. I’d even- offer you a discounted price if
tually come into possession of you have it in your watchlist.
both these razors in a buy it now Also keep an eye open for sellers
scenario and after I was able to open to offers; I was able to buy
negotiate a reasonable price. a Diplomat with the case for
$85. The seller originally want- Picture
The Diplomat was plated com- ed $175 but they were open to right cour-
pletely in 24k gold; while the offers and I got free shipping.
President’s handle was plated tesy Flickr
in rhodium while the head and Angelo Americo
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