I've got a NDC 1948-50 and a no-notch '47. Other than a slight difference in the under carriage, I can't tell any difference in these razors. They both seem to shave the same, feel the same, and weigh the same. Has anyone who has made a similar comparison noticed any difference? I also have a similar looking '48 Aristocrat Jr. set (Aussie market with the off-white bakelite case). The Junior is noticeably heavier and looks like the silo doors are rhodium. Is that possible? Anyway, I like the Jr. the best. Any thought, comments?
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The base plate and safety bar geometry is the same, and the weight is not different enough to make a difference. The change in the spider assembly (the "center bar" part) was made to provide the "notch" to help grab the blade out of the dispenser pack that was introduced in late '47. It was also easier than the old design to fabricate. None of the head/blade geometries changed.
Being heavier, the Aristocrat Jr does shave differently than a Super Speed.
Being heavier, the Aristocrat Jr does shave differently than a Super Speed.
No expert here, but,
The 1947 SS also has a different handle. Compare the handle shoulder to 1948-1954 models.
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I see the difference you are speaking of. That's what I meant by the undercarriage. The center bar was a major change. I guess I was just saying that they seem to shave exactly the same so it seems I have some redundancy there. I might sell one of them.
My close up vision is a little off, but I see what you mean. It's a subtle difference but it's there.
Thanks for the input guys.
Aristocrat Jr/#48 has the 1/8 thick heavy flat brass plate that the blade rests on like the Aristocrat Jr. They lack end caps and un-notched post like a 1947 Super Speed. These share the same head design as the English Aristocrat #21. A hybrid that came in either a white (Ausie market) or blue Bakelite case (England)t. These have BRIT PAT NO 403030 stamped under head and weigh 62 grams.
They may be slightly more aggressive, very minuscule difference.
I have heard people say the wings at the end of the center bar hold the blade in position better, but I do not know how much of that is in the mind of the user. The shape of the early '47 safety bars was a bit different than later models. One of my favorites is the '46 Milord which shares the same head as an early '47 Super Speed. The whole series is great in my book.
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Aristocrat Jr/#48 has the 1/8 thick heavy flat brass plate that the blade rests on like the Aristocrat Jr. They lack end caps and un-notched post like a 1947 Super Speed. These share the same head design as the English Aristocrat #21. A hybrid that came in either a white (Ausie market) or blue Bakelite case (England)t. These have BRIT PAT NO 403030 stamped under head and weigh 62 grams.
This is the one I have. Mine looks like it has a rhodium head. Is that possible? I have a Star that I'd almost swear has a rhodium head as well.
The British always used higher end materials and production. All #48's seem to have been in nickel though. ( there is aluminum version too)
I would not know that, i am not a collector. I have bought a few but not many to compare or review. It may be a difference. I think the Milords shave a bit smoother though.
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