Gillette case colors...........................

[Mr.K]

Would anyone know the progression of colors that were used to case their razors in the early to late 50's thru 60's? I am asking about the plastic Super Speed cases. Thanks in advance.

 

[radaddict]

Would anyone know the progression of colors that were used to case their razors in the early to late 50's thru 60's? I am asking about the plastic Super Speed cases. Thanks in advance.

Let's see... This is from memory, so probably not totally accurate. The original Superspeed from 1947 I believe was packaged in a cardboard case. Then after that the SS was cased in a plastic case that was red with a clear top. This included the '58 TV Superspeed, although the design was different. There was a '54 TV that was in a blue case with clear top I think. The Superspeeds with red, blue or tan TTO knobs had cases that matched the TTO knob color. Sometime in the '60s the case became more boxy and had a white base with clear top. I doubt this is complete, but I'm sure others can add to it.