picked up this razor last week since I didn’t have a Flair Tip and, well I just can’t stop buying vintage Gillettes. I also noticed it did not have those two rings on the TTO knob like other FTips. Mr Razor has pics of very similar razors however none marked L1 like mine here. Can any of you gentlemen recognize it? Perhaps provide the date it was made? Thank you
L 1 Super Speed?
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picked up this razor last week since I didn’t have a Flair Tip and, well I just can’t stop buying vintage Gillettes. I also noticed it did not have those two rings on the TTO knob like other FTips. Mr Razor has pics of very similar razors however none marked L1 like mine here. Can any of you gentlemen recognize it? Perhaps provide the date it was made? Thank you
1st quarter of 1966. Flair tip Super Speed... Nice mild shaver.
It’s “flare” not “flair” tip.
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True..but it is not without its flair. Lol Thank you
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Nice! Thank you for that. Where does one find this information. I have been collecting lately and Beside Mr Razors work I haven’t found many definitive resources for dating.
Most Google searches will bring you to mr.razor, here or another forum. It's a great community, always someone to help.
I've been collecting vintage Gillette over 10 years now, check out the BST threads, you'll have no problem expanding your collection and interests
Early on Gillette used serial numbers, around 1950 or so went to letter and date codes. The letter is the year, number the quarter. For some reason I always work from knowing "E" is 1959 and go forward and backwards from there.
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I like that idea with E. I can definitely use that. Razors Emporium seems to have nice chart of date codes as well. I live next to a small Midwest town full of wonderful little antique stores. I find myself sneaking off there after work to go hunting lately I love it. The owners are starting to recognize when I walk in. I very much appreciate the help here , this forum never stops impressing me.Most Google searches will bring you to mr.razor, here or another forum. It's a great community, always someone to help.
I've been collecting vintage Gillette over 10 years now, check out the BST threads, you'll have no problem expanding your collection and interests
Early on Gillette used serial numbers, around 1950 or so went to letter and date codes. The letter is the year, number the quarter. For some reason I always work from knowing "E" is 1959 and go forward and backwards from there.
Just remember working backwards, Z is after A, so Z is 1954, Y 53 etc...
Right at the top of this forum is a wealth of information.
US Gillette Dating Information
This page documents what we know about Gillette safety razor serial numbers and date codes. Razors made in USA often left the factory with serial numbers or date codes, which can be used to establish their manufacturing dates. During certain periods so
www.badgerandblade.com
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Well then....that is everything I ever needed consolidated right there isn't it? Right under my nose the whole time on a forum I have been using for a few months now.... I scare myself sometimesRight at the top of this forum is a wealth of information.
US Gillette Dating Information
This page documents what we know about Gillette safety razor serial numbers and date codes. Razors made in USA often left the factory with serial numbers or date codes, which can be used to establish their manufacturing dates. During certain periods so
Great razor! Congratulations! 
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Wow..this made my day. I’ll take this opportunity to tell you much I appreciate your website! I used it today in fact when I bought aWWII tech with an all black head. I already had one with a silver head and Bakelite handle. Didn’t know a all black one existed until I checked today! Thank you!!
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