I’ve had this for a while but didn’t realize how nice it shaves until I began using it regularly. I even forgot where I obtained it. The razor is very smooth and forgiving.
Gillette Aristocrat Jr.
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Beautiful razor 
I love the older TTOs, the great sounds they make
I love the older TTOs, the great sounds they make
Yup, agree, that is one nice shaver!
Thank you for the post. It reminded me to pull my British Aristocrat Jr. & get some shave in with it. That's the razor I used for my wedding day shave.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! 
That is a "Gillette Aristocrat Junior," whatever that name means?
I looks like a circa 1948 Gillette Super Speed, which BTW is an excellent and smooth shaver.
I looks like a circa 1948 Gillette Super Speed, which BTW is an excellent and smooth shaver.
I really enjoy both the American and British Aristocrat Juniors.
Paired with a Feather blade, my British Aristocrat Junior is shaving nirvana. I keep going back to it again and again.
Does the Aristocrat Jr perform better than a Rocket?
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
Very nice!
They are similar. I prefer the shave of the Aristocrat Jr.
The Jr. is a touch more aggressive than the Rocket. You wouldn't necessarily really know it if you're not paying attention. My Jr. has been my go-to razor now for a few months. Coupled with a Feather blade it's been unbeatable.
My comments are limited to the British Aristocrat Jr. and the British Rocket 500 series. I've never shaved with an American version of either.
I just realized that I posted to this thread in August 2020 and was shaving regularly with my Aristocrat Jr. then. I guess it's been way longer than just a few months. Time flies in a lockdown.
My comments are limited to the British Aristocrat Jr. and the British Rocket 500 series. I've never shaved with an American version of either.
I just realized that I posted to this thread in August 2020 and was shaving regularly with my Aristocrat Jr. then. I guess it's been way longer than just a few months. Time flies in a lockdown.
I call mine a Super Speed, too. But for one year (1947) there was a tiny smooth spot on the neck of the handle next to the knurling. That's what guys call the American Aristocrat Junior.
Here's a pic from Mr-Razor http://mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1947 Arisicrat Junior cream Dispenser.JPG
I save the term Aristocrat Jr. for the flat bottom razor with Brit.Pat. 430 030, a superior razor in my opinion.
Aaa, I did not know this. Thank you very much, again learnt something new... I have some Super Speeds I will check them if they have such a smooth spot.
Thanks!
Sami
Just picked up a '49 Jr from eBay for $50. I hope it's good! 
What nemo said.
Look at the collar. Also the Aristocrat Junior doesn't have notches. The 1948 Super-Speed has them. Thats why it is called a Super-Speed.
I finally get a set.53 1949 Aristocrat Jr to put in the case I`ve had for a good few months now .. hopefully it shaves as good as they look.
The Aristocrat Jr. Arrived today. Really happy with it - looks almost immaculate.
I think these are my new favourites; quite a hefty 72g, and the twist to open feels a lot smoother and tighter than any of the superspeeds and Rockets .. will give it a go tomorrow.
I think these are my new favourites; quite a hefty 72g, and the twist to open feels a lot smoother and tighter than any of the superspeeds and Rockets .. will give it a go tomorrow.
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I have the same Aristocrat Junior and the head is the same as my 1946 Ranger Tech. This has the uncreased blade tray. Have another AJ with the crease blade tray but still unnotched, and still on the AJ handle. Very interesting, both shave quite well IMO.
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