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The next package arrived, still waiting on 3 (I know, 1 in customs, 1 stuck in Calgary for the last 2 days, 1 still in Illinois). Anyway, Gillette SuperSpeed black handle marked W1 (Qtr1 for 1976). Not my Birthyear but close. In very good shape. A bit of paint missing on the handle. The mechanism needed oil (very squeaky) so I put a drop of mineral oil. Sounds like a new razor now!
I don't own many TTO razors (see, none except for that one). I used them before but preferred the 3 pieces (or 2) as the head is thinner. The last TTO that I used was 10+ years ago. We shall see if the experience helped.
I don't own many TTO razors (see, none except for that one). I used them before but preferred the 3 pieces (or 2) as the head is thinner. The last TTO that I used was 10+ years ago. We shall see if the experience helped.
Gillette Pocket Edition #500 from 1909
- ’Plain’ case and ‘Shell’ razor
- Finally found the last version of the 3 'Shell'-models
- Just a classic set
Could you please PM me some information on where you ordered and what price range they sell for.
Yes. I would be interested in this info as well. They look really interesting
Gillette Pocket Edition #504 from 1910
- Finally found the silver plated model!
- ’Empire’ case and razor
- Just pure class
Another parcel is in (2 more in transit). Gillette Tech travel razor. I read it as K1 but if I change the angle of the plate a bit, I read N1. I put my reading glasses on. I'm not sure if it's K or N. This one was made for South America since it has Marcas REG on the bottom right (under the baseplate).
This is pre-wash. There's a Gillette Stainless Steel blade in that I disposed of.
So, post-cleanup (good old dawn+warm water+toothbrush from 1999), I'm fairly confident that it's a K1. That would make this razor a 1965.
I mainly bought this one to have a spare Tech (I will use another handle on it). Also, since it's a razor for South America, I'm wondering if it shaves differently (probably not). It cleaned up well, looks like it's new!
This is pre-wash. There's a Gillette Stainless Steel blade in that I disposed of.
So, post-cleanup (good old dawn+warm water+toothbrush from 1999), I'm fairly confident that it's a K1. That would make this razor a 1965.
I mainly bought this one to have a spare Tech (I will use another handle on it). Also, since it's a razor for South America, I'm wondering if it shaves differently (probably not). It cleaned up well, looks like it's new!
1965 2nd quarter K-2 Gillette Slim Baseball World Series set NOS.
This set is stunning. Doesn’t appear to ever have been used. Thrilled to add it to the collection. Im one step closer on the quest to complete the adjustable line.
This set is stunning. Doesn’t appear to ever have been used. Thrilled to add it to the collection. Im one step closer on the quest to complete the adjustable line.
Gillette Pocket Edition #504 from 1910
- Finally found the silver plated model!
- ’Empire’ case and razor
- Just pure class
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Wow.
Gillette ‘Aristocrat’ De Luxe
- The TTO that started it all!
- To my knowledge this is the later model since the construction of the head is very much like the 'Sheraton' and 'Senator' models.
- Look at nr. 3-5-6 on the last picture for a great overview which somebody else made years ago.
They do clean up well, don't they!
Gillette 'Red Tip' Rocket
- Personally I find that the super-speed razors produced in England are able to provide better shaves.
- Finding the "rocket"-version that furthermore gives an extra smooth TTO mechanism makes it a true gem.
- This specimen seems to be unused with all blades in the dispenser
Bought another SuperSpeed at the flea market today for $9.
I have been cleaning it up, but I don’t think that it is nice enough to keep.
The chrome on the end thingies failed.
What can I use to polish the spots off the doors?
I have been cleaning it up, but I don’t think that it is nice enough to keep.
The chrome on the end thingies failed.
What can I use to polish the spots off the doors?
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Vintage experts that know what they are looking at… did the chrome on the ends of my razor fail, or am I just missing end covers.
If I am missing end covers, is there a best place to order replacements from?
The metal looks too unfinished to be failed chrome. It looks like bare metal.
If I am missing end covers, is there a best place to order replacements from?
The metal looks too unfinished to be failed chrome. It looks like bare metal.
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Pretty sure you are missing end covers
The other thing to consider it that it takes a bit of force to make that happen. Considering the doors don’t appear to be closing properly I’d suspect you might have bigger issues with blade alignment.
Unless a superspeed is a rarer model (ranger head) or has sentimental value they usually aren’t worth repairing from a value point of view. Here’s a lot I bought to try a USA Aristocrat Jr that came with a mechanically perfect Z1 for $16 (I did sell that for 1/2 of the eBay costs and my cost to ship to someone else though). Just keep your eyes open or post in BST.
Bought on Amazon for less then $9 delivered overnight. Comes with 5 Wilkenson blades. Will make a good anytime razor or travel. Most of it is plastic except for the center insert than clamps the blade in place.
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