Apologies if it was a fellow B&B member

[Ceri]

I've been looking at Super Speeds for a while on eBay, but have been a bit loath to buy when I really don't know much about them. So I've just been putting lowish bids on any that turn up on UK ebay, and then watch the price shoot up as bidding in earnest begins.

One went the other evening for several times my maximum bid, just another one that got away. I was a surprised when I received a message from the seller this morning. The American winner backed out because of the situation with air mail from the UK, which has been thrown out by the Icelandic volcano. End result is the razor is now winging its way to me.

It's an ill wind that blows no good ash

 

[Ignatius]

How much?

 

[Ceri]

£10 - not cheap really but less than the others I've seen on eBay here.

 

[Ignatius]

Thats a good deal in 2010.

 

[moodymick]

40s, Black Tip, 50s FT, Black Handle???? we needs to know squire!

 

[Ceri]

There's not much info on the listing just that it's British made...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220592504641&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

The notes on condition are a bit iffy but I wanted it as a shaver more than anything,

 

[mr-razor]

There's not much info on the listing just that it's British made...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220592504641&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

The notes on condition are a bit iffy but I wanted it as a shaver more than anything,

Congratulation for this nice catch. That´s the british 1949 Super-Speed, called "Rocket". He has a solid handle.

 

[Pike]

Congratulation for this nice catch. That´s the british 1949 Super-Speed, called "Rocket". He has a solid handle.

My friend, you scored BIG TIME! Congrats on a great find!

Cheers!
cc

 

[Stubblefield]

That is my (second) favorite razor. Nice score there.

 

[Ceri]

Thanks everyone - my Rocket arrived with this morning not long after I'd shaved (Old type) or I'd have popped a blade in.

The seller was I think a little pessimistic over the condition. The head's a little dull, tho polishing up well, and the plate's intact everywhere except the gap where it's lost about half.

I'd post some pics but my digital point and shoot isn't really up to close up shots. I could break one of my Exactas out of the cabinet, fix on macro gear and try, but colour shots would mean waiting ten days to get the pics posted.

 

[Merkur25]

That razor is worth much more than what you paid for it. Great job