A well-presented and complete WW2 era Gillette safety razor travel set, housed in its original Bakelite case and accompanied by multiple period blade packets and the original instruction leaflet — a classic example of everyday personal equipment from the late 1930s into the wartime years.

Compact shaving sets such as this were a staple of daily life, offering a practical and reliable grooming solution both at home and on the move. While many examples survive as loose razors or incomplete groupings, far fewer retain the original accompanying elements that give a true sense of how they were owned and used. It is this completeness that sets this example apart.

The set centres around a traditional Gillette three-piece safety razor, neatly housed within its moulded Bakelite case bearing the iconic Gillette diamond logo. Alongside the razor are multiple packets of “Blue Gillette Blades”, including portrait-style examples of King C. Gillette, as well as the original printed instruction slip. The inclusion of additional blade packets beyond the standard capacity of the case adds to the impression of a well-kept and well-used personal kit, preserved as a whole.

Taken together, the contents form a highly displayable and evocative grouping — offering a tangible snapshot of everyday grooming during the WW2 era. Pieces such as this bridge the gap between purely functional items and social history, making them particularly appealing to collectors interested in the personal side of wartime life.

Condition is fair for age and type, with the razor remaining complete and well preserved, showing only light, honest signs of use. As always, this piece is presented un-cleaned and will leave us in the same condition it arrived in. The Bakelite case displays well overall, with age-related wear and internal marks consistent with long-term storage and use. The original blade packets and paper insert are present, with expected handling and age wear, but remain an increasingly scarce and desirable inclusion within a set of this kind.

It is worth noting that the case no longer closes tightly, having developed slight warping over time — a common trait with Bakelite pieces of this age. This does not detract from its overall display value, and the set is ideally suited to being presented open, allowing the contents to be fully appreciated. Overall, a complete and highly displayable example with strong collector appeal.