Birth Razor

[TPeroda85]

Im sure that each of us would like to find a razor to use that stems from our birth year. I have two years Im curious about

1985 (being my birth year)
1957 (my fathers)

What can you guys tell me about what would be good razors from those years?

 

[amishmotorboat]

For you, super adjustable or black handled superspeed. There are others too.

For your father, if you want really pricey, the toggle was for sale christmas of 57. Or a red tip, blue tip, or reg. flare tip superspeed.

 

[redbike]

I'm a fan of vintage Gillettes and IMO the '57 Superspeed would be a very nice razor. I have a '54, which is my birth year. It's a fine shaver and, AFAIK, the '57 is identical.

Good luck.

 

[T Rick]

I'm a fan of vintage Gillettes and IMO the '57 Superspeed would be a very nice razor. I have a '54, which is my birth year. It's a fine shaver and, AFAIK, the '57 is identical.

Good luck.

Interesting, you have a choice. They made both 40's style and 50's style that year (all year).

Mine is a D4 Fat Boy. 4th quarter 1958.

 

[DerFly]

Looking for an M3 Slim

DF

 

[buddydog]

Looking for an M3 Slim

DF

I have a really nice M1 slim....

 

[DerFly]

Thanks Bud,

Born in August so would prefer Q3. And I want to be able to say that I shave with an M3, ha .............

I have a really nice M1 slim....

 

[Strikur]

I'm watching for a "70" razor myself, P code I believe it is. Don't believe there's much selection available after the grand ole 60's.

 

[Slivovitz]

I bid on a 1957 Super Speed, my birth year, but it was apparently in very good condition and I was outbid. Then I figured that I already had a 1956, which was close enough. But I wouldn't think you'd go far wrong with an SS. And didn't they continue to make them until 1986?

 

[texbilly]

For you, super adjustable or black handled superspeed. There are others too.

For your father, if you want really pricey, the toggle was for sale christmas of 57. Or a red tip, blue tip, or reg. flare tip superspeed.

Right on the super adjustable and Super Speed. But I think the Toggle was only made in 1960. All else for 1957 should apply.

 

[DerFly]

Ah, there's still acouple of choices for 1970.

The Knack
Superspeed - Black Handle
Black Slim - Short Black Handle
Super Adjustable - Long Black Handle

I'm watching for a "70" razor myself, P code I believe it is. Don't believe there's much selection available after the grand ole 60's.

 

[azra3l]

can anyone give me some pointers for a 3rd quarter 77? from what i understand, the code should be X-3 but what models would it cover?

thanks.

 

[DerFly]

I think The Knack production stopped in 76 so you are left with;

Superspeed - Black Handle
Black Slim - Short Black Handle
Super Adjustable - Long Black Handle

Also, the Super Adjustable was all metal up to and including 1976 and "gained" a plastic base plate from 1977.

I'm not sure if both the short and long black handles were concurrently available right up until the end.

Others might know.

DF

 

[azra3l]

cheers matey

 

[mr-razor]

I'm watching for a "70" razor myself, P code I believe it is. Don't believe there's much selection available after the grand ole 60's.

black handle Super-Speed with aluminum part on the handle under the head: