Gillette blue

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Can anyone tell me date codes for the Gillette blues, I have two with " Y1" and have no idea of age, they came in a very small de travelled case with open comb razor :)
 
Y1 would be first quarter, 1953. It would also be first quarter, 1978. (Codes repeat after 25 years).
If they're blue blades, 1953 is probably the date you're looking for.
I have a Z1 old style super speed. Z1(1954) is my birth razor.
I have tried a few new old stock blue blades. Whether edge degradation occurred from age or corrosion (probably both), the shave was not pleasant. If you try one, please let us know if you survived.
 
Thanks RicÄ·, the paper wrapping shows signs of rust from within, so I opened one and there was indeed some rust, not a lot really and most rubbed off with a oily cloth, I defo will not be shaving with them tho, they came with a very small travel razor I bought, two piece handle that fits inside the bigger half and a nice very small electro plated case, I will defo give the razor a go, it is a open comb and has been cleaned and disinfected.
 
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