1940s Super Speed NDC (but different wording) form razor to razor

[userzero]

Hi All,

I know the 1948-1950 Super Speeds have no date codes but I've noticed something. I have 3 and 2 say on the top of base plate "Pat Nos on Pkg" but the other says "Pat Nos on Package" This is the only difference I can see between the razors. All 3 are notched, non flare tips with no date letter/number so I'm confident they are 1948-1950 SSs. Any ideas?

Thanks Much!

 

[Komboloi]

There was a discussion of that not long ago somewhere, but I don't have a link to the thread. Sorry. The change was made from "Package" to "Pkg" in about 1950 was, I think, the consensus.

 

[userzero]

Thanks!

 

[lancre]

+1

Check the Mr. Razor site for pictures & dates.

 

[Mlee]

One is older than the other but I don't remember which. I'm sure someone will come along shortly and let you know.

 

[Mlee]

I believe PKG is '50 and PACKAGE is '48 and '49.

 

[nemo]

I believe PKG is '50 and PACKAGE is '48 and '49.

This^^

And the late '49 had the crimping style change, that can narrow things down as well.

 

[userzero]

Great and thanks for the info everyone!

 

[Mlee]

There's also a difference in cases if your's came with one.

 

[userzero]

Hi Again,

Did the head design change at all from 1948-49 to 1950?

Thanks

 

[Mlee]

I believe a slight change was made, @mgbbrown has a lot of knowledge on Super Speeds, maybe he'll chime in.

 

[userzero]

48-49 feels a tad different than the 1950. This could of course just be my imagination. ;-)

 

[mgbbrown]

Thank you M. Lee.

User Zero; Please look here as I discuss this in depth:

Super Speed Razors: The Post World War II Shaving Culture in America to 1955

The rolled head or peened rivet did appear in 1949, but at the very end of the production quarter. Most attribute this change to occurring in 1950. My 1949 Super Speed has PAT NOS ON PACKAGE, consistent with the earlier NDC Super Speeds, but was produced with a rolled or peened rivet. I hope this helps. Please bookmark the thread, as it is now unpinned. God Bless! Tony Brown RN mgbbrown

 

[Mlee]

No, thank you Tony.

 

[userzero]

MGBBrown,

Thanks so much for the great post. I have a sense of nostalgia and appreciate the history and culture around these razors. Thanks for sharing

 

[BSAGuy]

48-49 feels a tad different than the 1950. This could of course just be my imagination. ;-)

 

[mgbbrown]

Thank you User Zero! God Bless! Tony Brown RN mgbbrown