It's rare to see this version with the gold plating intact. Seems to me like this particular model was skimped on during application and the ones I've seen all have plenty of wear on the doors. I bought this maybe 20 years ago from a woman who's husband worked for Gillette. Haha, it coulda been total BS on her part telling me that, steering me to a sale using some juicy provenance. Hell, I do that for easy Limey sales all the time.
So this is dated 1969 (O3) and it's about close to perfect for a 56 year old double edge of this bright and shiny yellow version. Everything movable on it is smooth as butter.......heh. Never could bring myself to ever get it wet. No reason to bother that I could see since I've had plenty of SAs in my arsenal over the years.
Case may or may not be correct and no idea on the blades either. Just a little ray of gold to brighten up the forum.
Martin
Certainly not to enable anyone, I'll just mention those Black Beauties in general are all very good performers. I'm not sure but it may have the same head as the Slim. Not a bad thing.
So this is dated 1969 (O3) and it's about close to perfect for a 56 year old double edge of this bright and shiny yellow version. Everything movable on it is smooth as butter.......heh. Never could bring myself to ever get it wet. No reason to bother that I could see since I've had plenty of SAs in my arsenal over the years.
Case may or may not be correct and no idea on the blades either. Just a little ray of gold to brighten up the forum.
Martin
Certainly not to enable anyone, I'll just mention those Black Beauties in general are all very good performers. I'm not sure but it may have the same head as the Slim. Not a bad thing.