One of my clients was cleaning out her childhood home and came across some razors that she brought to me - a 1930s short comb New, a 1965 Slim Adjustable, and a (likely) 1948 Super Speed. She has allowed me to use them while determining if her one brother wants them.
The Super Speed has the box, has the notches in the bar, and the box is cardboard, which as far as I can tell dates it to 1948. It is in very good condition - very lightly used.
I have used it three times now, and I am surprised at how aggressive it is. I mean, I really feel the blade. This surprises me, as I have read many times that they are mild razors. I am getting very good shaves with it, but I certainly feel it.
I started it with a new Personna Lab Blue. I used it twice, and my face was burning most of the day. Today I swapped it out for a blade (Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow) I had been using in my Slim Adjustable, set on 5. In the Slim it has been wonderful. But I felt it a lot more with the Super Speed.
I had started that 7 O'Clock Yellow in a Maggard V3 that I got, intending it to be an inexpensive travel razor, and it felt very rough. It cut me. After a a few tries I was going to trash it, but then decided to try it in my Slim. Very nice blade in the Slim, sharp and smooth.
I ask this because I am thinking of getting some Super Speeds to give to family members. It would be their first DE razor in most cases. If my experience with this SS is any indication, I am not sure I want to do that.
Maybe it is just a matter of getting to know the razor, and paying closer attention to not applying pressure, etc. I normally use a Slim Adjustable, and it is fairly forgiving. I also use a Merkur Progress, and I have to pay more attention with that one, though I usually get a very good shave with it.
The Super Speed has the box, has the notches in the bar, and the box is cardboard, which as far as I can tell dates it to 1948. It is in very good condition - very lightly used.
I have used it three times now, and I am surprised at how aggressive it is. I mean, I really feel the blade. This surprises me, as I have read many times that they are mild razors. I am getting very good shaves with it, but I certainly feel it.
I started it with a new Personna Lab Blue. I used it twice, and my face was burning most of the day. Today I swapped it out for a blade (Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow) I had been using in my Slim Adjustable, set on 5. In the Slim it has been wonderful. But I felt it a lot more with the Super Speed.
I had started that 7 O'Clock Yellow in a Maggard V3 that I got, intending it to be an inexpensive travel razor, and it felt very rough. It cut me. After a a few tries I was going to trash it, but then decided to try it in my Slim. Very nice blade in the Slim, sharp and smooth.
I ask this because I am thinking of getting some Super Speeds to give to family members. It would be their first DE razor in most cases. If my experience with this SS is any indication, I am not sure I want to do that.
Maybe it is just a matter of getting to know the razor, and paying closer attention to not applying pressure, etc. I normally use a Slim Adjustable, and it is fairly forgiving. I also use a Merkur Progress, and I have to pay more attention with that one, though I usually get a very good shave with it.