OldType

Gillette Old Type Razor Guide: Identify Your Model & Date Codes (1903-1930s)

The Old Type series was introduced in 1903 as Gillette’s first safety razor design, launching the modern era of shaving. This model was produced into the early 1930s and established the double-edged (DE) blade system with disposable blades, a major innovation in shaving technology at the time.