Super speed confusionititis

[boru]

Hi all,
I've been de shaving for 6 months and currently use a slant every few days. I'm now need a milder razor for everyday use. I'm looking to buy a super speed and tech as folks seem to recommend these for everyday use. I need help on a recommendation. After looking at ebay, I'm starting to get dizzy and confused trying to understand the difference between a Red / blue / black / flair tip, the different numbers e.g.A-1, and whether there is any difference depending on what decade it was made in.

hope this is the right location for this post. thanks in advance for any help on this.

Peter

 

[Gruder]

Welcome to B&B, Peter! This part of our wiki should help: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Safety_Razor_Database

Best of luck with your decision. You might also be able to find a lot with both the SS and the tech -- they're pretty common.

 

[W_B_K]

If you are looking for mild, it is hard to go wrong with a Tech. They are common and cheap too. Check out this list to compare mild/aggressive DE razors:

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Double-Edged_Safety_Razors_Ranked_by_Aggressiveness

 

[Pioneer]

I recommend a fat-handled Tech and a 1940s-style SS.

Tech:

Super Speed:

You should be able to get both fairly cheap either here on B/S/T or eBay.

 

[mdevine]

I love my 40s SS. A great shaver and not just for beginners.