Gillette Rocket

[Gravy]

i just bought this Rocket, am i right in thinking it's a HD?

apparently it's 71g, Brit Pat 694093

 

[ajc347]

It certainly is.

See links here:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece%20solid%20guard%20bar/1953%20Rocket%20HD%201953%20Patent%20Pending-beschriftet-Logo.jpg

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece%20solid%20guard%20bar/1955%20No59.JPG

 

[clarkey3593]

Saw this in eBay also. Very nice looking razor

 

[chrisbell]

Looks like it.

 

[Tall_Paul]

A lovely shave that one. I had one, sold it, regretted it, and bought another (considerably more expensive) one.

 

[Lose the beard]

That looks a nice quality razor.
I like my Gillette Rocket HD, probably the best shaver out of all the Rockets I have. I won't be parting with mine.

 

[Gravy]

good stuff, i look forward to giving it a try

 

[singerman]

certainly looks the same as mine, please let us know how you get on with it, i love mine, & its a brilliant shaver, built to last forever

rick.

 

[fozz77]

Great razor. A close second to the #58 IMO.

 

[Burgundy]

That's a lovely looking razor! Nice work!

 

[Gravy]

this turned up today, i've soaked it and cleaned it up a bit. it's in nice condition, has a good weight to it as well.

i've now added it to the queue to try out, i've got a backlog as i liked using my Slim adjustable so much.

Tech next, then Fatboy, then Rocket

 

[Gravy]

I had my first shave with my rocket HD today, great shave, i like this razor with a 7 O'clock yellow i can see me using this razor a lot!

i used my aluminium tech for the shave before this one, being so light i noticed i was putting pressure on the razor, didnt enjoy the shave much, i think that razor will be a one to go back to at some point.

 

[chrisbell]

You may find that, once you get used to not applying pressure automatically, the Tech becomes a nicer razor for you to use. Having said that, I don't own one, and I have no interest in buying one. I like the razors I already own (including an HD Rocket which I had replated) too much!

 

[Gravy]

i think you're right, if i used the tech for a while i would get used to the light weight and not apply any pressure like my other razors.

i prefer heavier razors at the moment though, i was using a slim adjustable and merkur 34c before the tech.

 

[brushfan]

Quite mild Rockets, very nice smooth shaver, very jealous. I dont personally get on with the Gillette razors, but it saves me a fortune on the bay!