So I got a new razor today, my first super speed!! It came in the original box along with 2 new/old Gillette blades and the instructions! Very cool. 
The razor itself is in almost pristine condition. Seriously, it looks brand new and doesn't really have any scratches on it. The opening mechanism works perfectly and it's really clean on the inside too. I only paid $30 for it on ebay, so I consider that to be a pretty good deal for a NEW looking vintage Super Speed. Oh, the date code is X-1, so the beginning of '52.
The pictures aren't the best, but you get the idea. Just trust me that the finish on this razor looks brand new. It seriously looks as new as my Merkur HD on my counter. Needless to say I'm a little bit giddy about its arrival. I'm going to give it a vinegar bath and clean it with some alcohol just to disinfect it a bit, but there's no grime to clean off! Then I'm going to load it up with a new Feather and try it out tonight or tomorrow morning.
The razor itself is in almost pristine condition. Seriously, it looks brand new and doesn't really have any scratches on it. The opening mechanism works perfectly and it's really clean on the inside too. I only paid $30 for it on ebay, so I consider that to be a pretty good deal for a NEW looking vintage Super Speed. Oh, the date code is X-1, so the beginning of '52.
The pictures aren't the best, but you get the idea. Just trust me that the finish on this razor looks brand new. It seriously looks as new as my Merkur HD on my counter. Needless to say I'm a little bit giddy about its arrival. I'm going to give it a vinegar bath and clean it with some alcohol just to disinfect it a bit, but there's no grime to clean off! Then I'm going to load it up with a new Feather and try it out tonight or tomorrow morning.
