40s Superspeed - No Date Code

[Teddyboy]

Can anyone tell me what the significance is of a 40s superspeed NOT having a date code?

Is the absence of a date code an indication of a difference in design or performance?

 

[Maxime D.]

For a decade or so, Gillette wasn't punching any date code on their razor (For some obcur reasons). The NDC Super Speed or 40s is different in that, the blade gap is .64mm instead of .58mm for the Flare tip.

 

[chongo gordo]

The "No date Code" Super Speed is the early post-war version. 1946-1949. The model continued production until 1954, but with the now familiar letter/numerical date code.
A NDC razor's date can be determined to some degree however: 1946 there was a band above the TTO knob similar to that of the Ranger Tech but lacking the Patent Info. The 48/49 version feature the notched center bar. And if you've got one lacking a date code, a band above the TTO knob and a notch, it would be from 1947.
They're great razors BTW.

 

[Mick]

Just put a blade in and shave with it already

 

[alex2363]

40's style Super Speeds appear around 1947 and did not have the date code on the underside of the base until 1951. 1947 Super Speed can be identified by lack of a notch at the end of the center bar.



In 1948-50 the notched bar was introduced to make the auto-loading of the new dispenser blades easier.

 

[Teddyboy]

Thanks for lesson guys.

 

[Disburden]

I love my 40s superspeed ...its the best de ever imo.

 

[chongo gordo]

Was the 1946 Gillette TTO a Ranger Tech or a Super Speed?

 

[mr-razor]

Was the 1946 Gillette TTO a Ranger Tech or a Super Speed?

The Ranger Tech comes 1941 without endcaps. 1946 the Ranger Tech comes with endcaps. 1947 comes the Super-Speed in a cardboard box.

 

[rxonmymind]

As usual great lessons & resources here at B&B. I scored a 45-50 SS at an estate sale today. Always amazed at some of the conditions we find them in still after 60 years on.

 

[alex2363]

The Ranger Tech comes 1941 without endcaps. 1946 the Ranger Tech comes with endcaps. 1947 comes the Super-Speed in a cardboard box.

Ranger Tech comes 1941 without endcaps.

1946 the Ranger Tech comes with endcaps.




1947 comes the Super-Speed in a cardboard box