3 Piece Equivalent of a 40's Super Speed

[Wgg2017]

The first DE razor I ever owned that gave me a good shave was a 1940's Super Speed. It was so easy to use. I was 21 in 2006 and eventually sold it and now wish I hadn't.

I'm just curious if there is a 3 piece vintage Gillette razor that is comparable to the TTO Super Speed. I'd like another SS but don't really trust the mechanism to hold up long-term and would rather match the SS shave with a 3 piece razor if possible.

I appreciate any suggestions.

 

[lasta]

The first DE razor I ever owned that gave me a good shave was a 1940's Super Speed. It was so easy to use. I was 21 in 2006 and eventually sold it and now wish I hadn't.

I'm just curious if there is a 3 piece vintage Gillette razor that is comparable to the TTO Super Speed. I'd like another SS but don't really trust the mechanism to hold up long-term and would rather match the SS shave with a 3 piece razor if possible.

I appreciate any suggestions.

Tech would be my closest guess.

But TBH, Super Speeds are pretty durable, I wouldn't worry too much about parts failing.

 

[NorthernSoul]

I'd say the Tech. Either an early 1950s model or a pre-war model depending on your preferences.

BTW, I have a 1957 Super Speed and other than a couple of slight imperfection in the plating it works great, even after all this time. I wouldn't worry too much, as long as you find one that's been well taken care of.

 

[Shaun asleep]

There's plenty of SS and Rocket users around on these forums, they have proven to be sufficiently dureable - so this shouldn't really be a concern.

As said above, a Tech comes close. I actually prefer it over my Rocket HD.

3 piece razors are also alot easier to clean.

 

[Quaznoid]

Or buy another SuperSpeed. As long as it hasn’t been intentionally abused it will be fine. Very durable. Millions out there 70 years old. Mine was purchased new 50 years ago and works as well now as it did then. Gillette made great products that were built to last.

 

[lasta]

FYI, Super Speed is pretty much a one-piece redesign of the Tech. If you take them apart, the baseplates are more or less identical.

 

[Asland408]

A fat handle tech. Just buy another 40s Super speed. You can always buy a 40s Super speed and have it replated and tuned up. So it will last for 100 years.

 

[Alex Jr]

I say get a tech..... ANNDDDD another super speed. You can't have both of these enough.

 

[smudge]

Can't go wrong with a Fat Handled Tech.

 

[Lockback]

Tech would be my closest guess.

But TBH, Super Speeds are pretty durable, I wouldn't worry too much about parts failing.

I concur on all points.

 

[ivan_101]

You will not find an equivalent. I always find a difference in how Gillette TTOs shave vs. their 3 piece razors. It is the clamping points. Also the bending and the gap and exposure. While you can ride the cap with the Tech as many users do here, it will be harder to achieve with their TTOs. That is the main difference between a Super-Speed and a Tech. With the TTOs you will need a closer to neutral angle.

 

[Lockback]

I say get a tech..... ANNDDDD another super speed. You can't have both of these enough.

This!
You can never have too many.