Vintage Gillette The NEW safety razor set 3-piece double-edge open comb headVintage Gillette The NEW safety razor set 3 piece double edge open comb head Key Features and Identification Model Line: Part of the Gillette "The NEW" series, which was a major successor to earlier "Old Type" models. Design: Features a long comb or open comb base plate, designed to guide facial hair toward the blade. Handle Style: Often referred to as a bar handle. Markings: The case lid is clearly marked with "THE NEW MADE IN U. S. A. Gillette KNOWN