Thread: Gillette 40s style Super Speed

I can't resist this style of Gillette Super Speed DE. Found a nickle(?) one today to go with the gold one I have. They are so nicely made and shave smoothly. This one had a slight problem with one door one one end not coming down completely. A little judicious bending seems to have solved that and looking forward to giving her a whirl in the morning.

Bob

Looks to be in great condition,,,,,

They are great razors. That style was made from '47 to '54 IIRC when the flare tip came out. Not sure but I think Gillette called the gold one the Milord.

Thanks for the comments guys. This ones date code, X1, puts it as a 1952 model made sometime Jan. to Mar. of that year. I do have a later flair tip but I think they cheapened them a bit by then. The 40s style is just a nice industrial strength clean design to me.

Bob

This is still one of my favorite razors. Mine has no date code, so probably '47-'50. I can easily shave in the dark with this thing and still come out of it without a cut. With a Feather blade and 3 passes, this is an easy, smooth BBS every time.

SS was my travel razor and favorite TTO.