1955 MINT Gillette Diplomat Safety Razor w Original Case and Blades ALL MY ITEMS ARE SOLD FOR BEST OFFER! RICHARDS RAZORS; MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T REFUSE! The 1955 A-3 Diplomat is a TTO (Twist to Open) razor and was produced between 1953 and 1955. This razor is 24 ct. Gold plated with a top coat of lacquer to protect the gold, as it is a very soft metal. The set comes with 10 Gillette Blue Blades in the original dispenser. The razor is in excellent condition with no wear and appears to have never been used. The razor case is in almost mint condition. The outside bottom of the case has a small tear. There is a small part of the inside of the case that shows minimal soiling which will clean up easily. There are no tares inside. One way to identify this beauty is the handle, which is thicker than the Super Speed, it is fluted and completely knurled the entire length from neck to knob unlike the Aristocrat of the same years which had a smooth band just above the knob. The Diplomat is 3.25” in overall length and weighs in at 70 grams. The blade gap of this razor is .64mm, which is the same as the Gillette New Razor. One other thing to note is that this razor came with the notched center bar to accept the use of the Blue Blade dispenser packs produced at the time. The Diplomat came in a very handsome leather clad case that was embossed with the Gillette crest in 24 ct Gold Leaf. This razor is one of my favorites, as I own another I occasionally use it. I get a fantastic shave from it, very comfortable and clean. There is just something about shaving with a 24 ct. Gold razor that just seems to make the shave that much more luxurious. Now you have the opportunity to buy a Gillette Diplomat, I highly recommend you jump on it, you won't be seeing another anytime soon. PRICE $225.00 OBO SHIPPING $5.60 CONTINENTAL USA RICHARDS RAZORS; IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY PRICES MAKE UP YOUR OWN! <a href="http://www.ioffer.com/selling/rickcaron2008">http://www.ioffer.com/selling/rickcaron2008</a> <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/booths/rckandrews45">http://www.bonanza.com/booths/rckandrews45</a> <a href="http://richardsrazors.ecrater.com/">http://richardsrazors.ecrater.com/</a> <a href="http://instantfinder.com/RICHARDSRAZORS">http://instantfinder.com/RICHARDSRAZORS</a> PAYPAL ONLY INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COST: DEPENDS WHERE BUYER IS LOCATED. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: I WILL NOT ALTER SELLING OR SHIPPING PRICE OR MARK AS A GIFT, I SHIP ONLY USPS MAIL OUTSIDE OF U.S.A. INSURANCE IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BUYER. Terms of Sale: When I describe an object as 'VINTAGE' or 'ANTIQUE' they will have the typical wear and tear you would expect with an older piece. Light scratches, scuffing & crazing and such like would be expected as opposed to a NEW condition. If an item is in MINT condition I will say so. If an item has any major issues - dents, deep marks, stains or heavy scratches etc. I will bring these to your attention in my description. All sales final.