Can any of you fellas tell me anything about the blackhandle razor? Is it a mans razor or ladies? I havent seen anyone speak about this razor on this forum. Was it not one of the better Gillettes back then or has it fallen out of favor down through the years.I picked it up for $ 5.00 bucks a yardsale. So,any info will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Could be a Super Speed from the late 60's-early 80's
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Its the short handle,so I thought it might be for women. Also,it doesnt have any adjustment features.
The wiki is always a good place to start: Gillette_Black_Handle_Super_Speed.
The black handle super speed overlapped with the Lady Gillette and the Knack, so I would say it was mostly marketed toward men. But Gillette razors have always been substantially the same for either gender. I know ladies who grew up shaving their legs with flare tip super speeds, probably handed down when their fathers decided to buy a newer model. And there are gents here who like the 1960s-70s Lady Gillette for its long handle.
The black handle gets less attention that the earlier models: 1940s or the various colored tips. Nevertheless it shaves well. Give it a try.
Through most of the 1950-1970s, I would put the Super Speed in the middle of the Gillette range. It was heavier and more complicated than a Tech, but less so than an adjustable and was not offered with gold plating. You can see this by looking at the range available in the mid-to-late 1970s (photos by Achim). The Tech is very basic: no case, one blade, and no instructions. The Super Speed has a blade pack and some instructions on the back, but no case. The Adjustable has a case, instructions, and a blade pack. This was probably meant to create a "good, better, best" sequence for consumers.
The black handle super speed overlapped with the Lady Gillette and the Knack, so I would say it was mostly marketed toward men. But Gillette razors have always been substantially the same for either gender. I know ladies who grew up shaving their legs with flare tip super speeds, probably handed down when their fathers decided to buy a newer model. And there are gents here who like the 1960s-70s Lady Gillette for its long handle.
The black handle gets less attention that the earlier models: 1940s or the various colored tips. Nevertheless it shaves well. Give it a try.
Through most of the 1950-1970s, I would put the Super Speed in the middle of the Gillette range. It was heavier and more complicated than a Tech, but less so than an adjustable and was not offered with gold plating. You can see this by looking at the range available in the mid-to-late 1970s (photos by Achim). The Tech is very basic: no case, one blade, and no instructions. The Super Speed has a blade pack and some instructions on the back, but no case. The Adjustable has a case, instructions, and a blade pack. This was probably meant to create a "good, better, best" sequence for consumers.
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It has the short handle.Shaved with it this morning. Great shave. Thanks
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Thats the one.Thanks for the pics. God Bless
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All black razors are to be regarded in the same way as you regard black helicopters and the men in black (MIB) that you did not see.
All black razors are to be regarded in the same way as you regard black helicopters and the men in black (MIB) that you did not see.
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