AD kicks in and ID please

[docfitch]

While I was bidding (and being outbid on an unused 1929 Gem gold tone), I came across this razor with only a minute left until closing. Well, I couldn't leave empty-handed so I bid and won. I know it's a Gillette and probably from 60's or thereabouts, but until I get it in my hands I wanted to see if anyone could give a closer ID. Here are some pics (hopefully - it's my first attempt at pics) that I took off of ebay:


Ken

 

[amishmotorboat]

50's flare tip super speed.

edit: mid to late 50's
early 50's is called the 40's super speed.
60's flare tips looked nearly identical except the knurled band below the crimp was narrower.

 

[docfitch]

Wow! Great eye. I appreciate the quick response.

Ken

 

[Copierguy]

It is a 54-57 Flare Tip Super Speed.

 

[docfitch]

Thanks again. I can hardly wait to put the Scrubbing Bubbles to work.

Ken

 

[mharris127]

Thanks again. I can hardly wait to put the Scrubbing Bubbles to work.

Ken

For the record, that does not really appear to need that treatment, at least on its handle. I would wait until you receive it before deciding whether to clean it or not. I know most say that Scrubbing Bubbles isn't abrasive, but my motto is "don't fix what isn't broken". Of course you want what you put on your face to be clean, but I wouldn't overdo it and that particular razor appears to be fine (although you cannot see the part where the razor blade is placed, that could be another story I admit).

 

[Mark1966]

While I was bidding (and being outbid on an unused 1929 Gem gold tone), I came across this razor with only a minute left until closing. Well, I couldn't leave empty-handed so I bid and won.

Ken

WOW, that is the spirit.

Looking at one item and 'loosing'
Glancing at another item you had no intention of buying originally
Bidding without thinking
Needing to ask for ID

Gotta love eBay when you have the ADs - an all too familiar story

 

[americanarmsdealer]

Looks like a good one. In the case and everything!Nice snag.

 

[Copierguy]

For the record, that does not really appear to need that treatment, at least on its handle. I would wait until you receive it before deciding whether to clean it or not. I know most say that Scrubbing Bubbles isn't abrasive, but my motto is "don't fix what isn't broken". Of course you want what you put on your face to be clean, but I wouldn't overdo it and that particular razor appears to be fine (although you cannot see the part where the razor blade is placed, that could be another story I admit).

For the record, Scrubbing Bubbles disinfects also for the things you can not see.

 

[davecmu]

For the record, Scrubbing Bubbles disinfects also for the things you can not see.

Came here to say this - Scrubbing Bubbles isn't just for cleaning, it also disinfects. Unless you have another sound method of disinfecting (Barbicide bath?), Scrubbing Bubbles is a perfectly acceptable way to make sure you're not at risk of catching anything untoward from an Ebay special (or anyone else's razor, in general).

 

[docfitch]

I'll wait and see for sure. I just want to clean it up nicely. Hmmm....maybe I should swing by ebay and see what else might be available.

Ken

 

[cnnc97]

Excellent pick up. That's the razor that I used to learn what I was doing. I would definitely recommend a bath in scrubbing bubbles to disinfect it. It shouldn't harm the finish in any way.

 

[orange78]

Apologies for going slightly off topic.

Whoever OK'd the packaging for those Don Juan blades wants their head checking! Did they really believe that would appeal to their target audience? I can't believe things were too different (WRT to marketing) to how they are now.