Thread: Howdy

Originally Posted by JHEBDON

Leatherstocckings,

What model of the gillette should I be looking for?

John

Superspeeds are well made, fairly common, and don't command big bucks. Slim, Fatboy, and Aristocrat models usually are pricey unless you stumble across a deal. Any vintage Gillette, however, should be a good razor.

Ill post some pics in a couple of minutes.

Early Superspeed


1960s Flare-tip Superspeed


Gillette Adjustable "Fatboy"

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Superspeeds are well made, fairly common, and don't command big bucks. Slims, Fatboys, and Aristocrat models usually are pricey unless you stumble across a deal. Any vintage Gillette, however, should be a good razor.

Ill post some pics in a couple of minutes.

I am watching this right now. But it ends in less than 30 minutes.

Gillette 1957 Super Speed Flair Tip Twist to Open Double Edge Safety Razor C1 | eBay

Originally Posted by JHEBDON

I am watching this right now. But it ends in less than 30 minutes.

Gillette 1957 Super Speed Flair Tip Twist to Open Double Edge Safety Razor C1 | eBay

Remember, in most cases for these types of items, the auction sometimes doesn't really begin and end till the last 5 seconds....

Originally Posted by Phrank

Remember, in most cases for these types of items, the auction sometimes doesn't really begin and end till the last 5 seconds....

What would be a good price? Less than $30? or are we looking more like $50? also is that a good model?

Also, to answer your can I find something cheap local question. Sally's beauty supply and similar usually have inexpensive Chinese TTO razors $6 - $10. My local Sally's also carries persona and wilkinson blades and Pinaud Clubman (talk about nostalgia) after shave.
If you buy a used DE at an antique store. The chrome plated razors clean up easy with toothpaste and a brush to remove soap scum and the remnants of rusty blades - chrome don't rust. The old brass ones take a bit more work.
You can disinfect them with Barbersol, Clippercide, Alcohol or other means. I soak my own razors in Listerine on occassion to keep them sanitary.

I don't think anyone will tell you what they are worth on the forum. It violates the rules.
I'll PM you to discuss.

Did you snag the 57 Superspeed for $18?

Nope... I should have went $20. Not that big of a deal

Welcome to SRP, John!

Hi John & welcome to SRP. Sorry I'm late to the party. I've had doctors appointments, physical therapy & such. You can find information here on DE razors & there are members here that use them so they can help you out with any questions you might have. You can also use the advanced search for DE razors & shaving. An adjustable De razor would most likely be right for you because most have 9 settings on them depending on the shave you want. I have a vintage Merkur & also a vintage Gillette Fatboy. I use them once in a great while but I mainly use a straight. If you shop around on eBay, you can sometimes find good deals on them but make sure you get one in good condition. How much are you willing to spend?