Picked up some vintage gillettes

[APBT]

So I called some local pawn shops and antique shops in the area and found 3 vintage gillettes. Still being a newbie I'm a bit unsure of what I've found but I think I got a '56 blue tip superspeed, a '56 red tip superspeed and a late 30's tech. I tried cleaning them up using a vinegar soak and toothbrush scrub, then a simple green solution soak and toothbrush scrub and lastly a toothpaste scrub. Lastly I soaked them in rubbing alcohol to disinfect them and let them air dry.

Here they are:

 

[blzrfn]

I'm a big fan of the Red Tip Super Speed and pre-war Tech. I have not had the chance to use a Blue Tip yet, but considering I find the regular flair-tip Super Speed too mild I haven't been looking very hard. Nice grabs and hopefully you got a good deal as well.

 

[APBT]

Here's the red tip: (I had trouble getting them to upload for some reason)

The others are in seemingly good shape. The blue tip looked like that before cleaning, I don't think it was used much, if at all. My concern is with the red tip. I can't seem to get the gunk off the guard area and the pink spots on the handle won't come off. Should I be concerned about using this one?
Also, anyone know if I'm right about the Tech being a Tech? There's no serial number.
Anyone have any experience with using any of these? I'm wondering about their aggressiveness.
Thanks again, you've been most helpful.

Kevin

 

[nemo]

Plating loss on the underside of the baseplate seems common on the red tips. I wouldn't worry about it, use it and enjoy. The tech is pre-war, nice shape!

Congrats on your find.

 

[drifter]

I got a blue tip, very mild. I want to get the flair tip and the red tip to complete the trio. Mild, Medium, Aggressive. Well how aggressive can the red tip be? More aggressive than a Merkur HD?
It would be fun to use the three razor method with these razors.

 

[rotto66]

Very nice acquisitions. I have had both a Fat Handle Tech and a Red Tip Super Speed. I love the red tip and it has become one of my favorite razors. I sold the Tech because for me it just didn't shave as well as my other razors, although it is a favorite of many here on B&B. As they say YMMV, shave with all of them and let us know how they work for you.

 

[Copierguy]

Congrats on your finds and great clean ups. Looks like you did your homework well. Congrats!!

 

[ironfist]

Nice finds man!

Now get a black tip, and a regular flair tip