Is this a Rocket?

[AsciiSimon]

I got this on the local auction site (for NZ$5) and I thought it was a 50s Super Speed but it is a made in England Gillette and has no date code. Is this what they call a Rocket? How can you date them?

Simon

Edit: I cleaned and disinfected it tonight and will test it out tomorrow!

 

[spinyeel]

Nice Rocket. Good score. I think they were late 40s early fifties.

 

[cutting_edge]

Nice one! This is the rocket HD, thick handle, heavy, great shaver!

 

[rodd]

Very nice score!

 

[copperhead]

That's a steal for $5. You did a lot better than the US super speed. Enjoy.

 

[thirdeye]

That's one nice HD, great snag...Enjoy!!!

 

[AsciiSimon]

Thanks chaps. I had seen 'Rocket' mentioned on the site but hadn't heard of the HD version before.

I tried it out this morning. Nice shaver. Reminds me of the British Tech in that it was an easy shave. It's far more aggressive though. I seemed to have far less clean up to do on missed spots than with my adjustables. And the shave is close. I used an Astra Platinum blade this morning but I think I will give it a go with a Feather sometime.

Nice razor. I am very pleased with that find.

Simon

 

[CJBianco]

A thing of beauty.

Me