If someone can post a clear picture comparing the two razors side by side would be appreciated and even throw in a 1950's SS would be over-the-top. I have seen the picture comparing the 1958 TV to the 50's & 60's models but have not seen a 1954 doing the same. If you could post a pic or a reference would be grateful to assist in my thirst for knowledge on this fascinating hobby. Seems the more you know the more you see you don't!!
Gillette SS TV Special 1954 & 1958 Differences
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The '54 is basically just a regular '40s style Super Speed
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1954 TV Super-Speed.jpg
1958 version:
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1958 TV Super-Speed.jpg
Regular '50s/'60s Flare Tip (different knurling):
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/On...peed Vacation Travel Kit beschriftet Logo.jpg
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1954 TV Super-Speed.jpg
1958 version:
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/1958 TV Super-Speed.jpg
Regular '50s/'60s Flare Tip (different knurling):
http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/On...peed Vacation Travel Kit beschriftet Logo.jpg
I have the 58, but would love to get my hands on a 54!!!
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Nice to know thanks! So then for clarity is the only real difference between the 40's SS and the 1954 SS TV Special is the date coding on the TV Special?
I have pictures of both of mine in my Gallery, if I have time I can try and dig them up.
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Scott, I think for Newbies like myself, that side by side comparison would be most helpful!
This is not a great picture. The 54 is on the left. The 58 on the right.
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Regular Flare Tip and 58 TV to compare knurling.
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The two 58's are not the same razor. The one in the side by side pic is near NOS, the one above is user grade, but shows the knurling.
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Thank you Scott. Pics are most helpful. Much appreciated!!!
Shave-wise, there is really no difference for me.
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Which I understand is somewhat rare and definitely pretty
That makes it even better.
So what's the zifference between the 40s style from that year, and the regular they were selling during that year? Just the case? Or did they stop selling that style during 54 (z) as in are there (z) stamped 40s styles that weren't "TV specials"?
It was the Z3 and Z4 and the case. Gillette did a re-release for the Gillette Cavalcade of Sports. All 40's style Super Speeds produced in the last two quarters of 1954 are classified TV. A Z1 or Z2 is not.
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Ok thanks!!!
+1. I have the English version as well. It is a good shaver as well.
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