Need for speed

[FDEMS]

I just picked up three Super Speed razors for $29.00, They were a little dirty but they cleaned up well.
BEFORE



AFTER




They are dated in the order they appear in the AFTER pictures.
Blk handle S/4
Middle razor X/4
Flair tip D/4

I think I got a great deal on these, if anyone has anymore info on these please let me know. I'm wondering if the flair tip is a TV SPECIAL, and I'm curious about the X/4 model. Any help is appreciated thanks!

Also I cleaned them up in this order.
Scrubbing Bubbles,Nylon brush,
Hot water,Brass brush,
Silvo polish,soap and water,
Barbercide,hot water and polish cloth.

 

[alex2363]

The TV Special 40's style was made in the first quarter of 1954 , then discontinued in the second quarter, and finally "re-released" in the third and fourth quarters.'54 was a re-issue of the standard 1940s style Super Speed, and is identified by date codes Z3 and Z4.

The '58 (D-1, D-4) was a regular flare-tip identified by its different knurling pattern on the handle. It came in a distinctive case with "TV" molded in the clear plastic cover.

 

[alex2363]

 

[Sir Lurkalot]

Nice! Three more saved.

 

[alex2363]

1954 TV Special. It is more rare then the 1958.

 

[FDEMS]

Nice Alex,Thanks. I hope they shave well! I shall find out soon enough.

Looks like I have a 1952 X/4 , missed the TV by 2 years. I thought the 1952 models were the black tip styles due to the brass shortage.

 

[alex2363]

This is a British / rhodium plated super speed

 

[alex2363]

heres a nice guide on how to spot one

 

[FDEMS]

Great Pics!

 

[alex2363]

Nice Alex,Thanks. I hope they shave well! I shall find out soon enough.

Looks like I have a 1952 X/4 , missed the TV by 2 years. I thought the 1952 models were the black tip styles due to the brass shortage.

These were different style Super Speeds, the color tips ones.

notice the design difference of the aluminum and standard one

 

[alex2363]

Nice Alex,Thanks. I hope they shave well! I shall find out soon enough.

Looks like I have a 1952 X/4 , missed the TV by 2 years. I thought the 1952 models were the black tip styles due to the brass shortage.

They had steel handels and steel base plates with plastic knob due to the brass shortage ( Korean Conflict, WW2 ending) built their 1951 and 1952 Super Speeds with Steel or Aluminum handles, Nickle plated brass, or Steel heads, and most with black plastic TTO knobs.

 

[FDEMS]

I have a black tip 52 Stainless steel model, is the X4 (middle razor in the pic on the right) a 52 also , why does it look like a 47 SS?

 

[FDEMS]

Looking at the guide above the flair tip I have looks like a mix. Can you help with a better ID.

My D4 razor

 

[MrLara]

that 1954 tv special is nice. Wish i owned one.

i have an A-1 and A-4 from 1955. they need replating though, the heads on them look a bit worn off.

Spoiler

 

[almaga]

Alex you are very informative enjoy reading your replies.. I have both 54 and 58 cased but with no instructions...

 

[alex2363]

I have a black tip 52 Stainless steel model, is the X4 (middle razor in the pic on the right) a 52 also , why does it look like a 47 SS?

The TV Special 40's style was made in the first quarter of 1954 , then discontinued in the second quarter, and finally "re-released" in the third and fourth quarters.'54 was a re-issue of the standard 1940s style Super Speed, and is identified by date codes Z3 and Z4.

 

[FDEMS]

Thanks Alex, I'm relatively new at this DE razor thing.

I was looking at alot of pictures and my D4 razor just looks different than say the D3, could you please clarify what razor I actually have. My D4 looks like the TTO knob is off a TV special/50's style razor but the handle resembles the 60's style as per the picture above.

 

[alex2363]

Looking at the guide above the flair tip I have looks like a mix. Can you help with a better ID.

My D4 razor
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Did you check to see if it has the date code?

 

[alex2363]

Thanks Alex, I'm relatively new at this DE razor thing.

I was looking at alot of pictures and my D4 razor just looks different than say the D3, could you please clarify what razor I actually have. My D4 looks like the TTO knob is off a TV special/50's style razor but the handle resembles the 60's style as per the picture above.

So you think the bottom knob was changed

 

[FDEMS]

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Don't know if they changed the knob, I bought this lot together for $29.00 and cleaned them up.Don't think the seller thought it was worth much nor cared. The date code is D4 on the base plate.