Vintage Gillette...? What do I have?

[supawabb]

I can pick this up for $20 CDN. Opens and closes very smoothly. Needs a good cleaning, will soak and use Detol.

Wondering what model? Possible year of manufacture? Is it worth the $20? Is. this a mild / medium / aggressive shaver?

 

[EclipseRedRing]

It looks like a Flare Tip - a very nice medium shaver. It is worth whatever you are willing to pay. Take a look on EBay at the sale prices to get a guide.

 

[kingfisher]

Just to clarify, a 'flare tip' is one type of the razor that Gillette called the Superspeed.

There should me a letter and a number underneath the baseplate that will tell you the year and the quarter of its manufacture. A=1955, D=1958, etc. The numbers 1-4 indicate first through fourth quarter of the designated year.

It is a pretty easy razor with which to start. Blase loading is simple because of the butterfly doors. Tighten them down before you shave with it.

Have fun.

 

[Guido75]

From what I discern from the pictures this is a second quarter 1954 Super Speed Flare Tip. At least I think I see Z2. Looks nice after a little clean up I would say.

Guido

 

[lancre]

Gillette Flare-tip SuperSpeed.

The pictures of the underside of the baseplate aren't very clear, but it looks like a Z-2, which would be the 2nd quarter of 1954. It's a mild but efficient shaver.

For pricing info, check out EBay's completed sales logs for Flare-tip SuperSpeeds.

 

[supawabb]

Just to clarify, a 'flare tip' is one type of the razor that Gillette called the Superspeed.

There should me a letter and a number underneath the baseplate that will tell you the year and the quarter of its manufacture. A=1955, D=1958, etc. The numbers 1-4 indicate first through fourth quarter of the designated year.

It is a pretty easy razor with which to start. Blase loading is simple because of the butterfly doors. Tighten them down before you shave with it.

Have fun.

The photos I posted show all the markings/writing on the razor. There are no letters or other numbers.

REG US, Gillette on one side. PAT. OFF. 2. and MADE IN USA on the other.

 

[luvmysuper]

The photos I posted show all the markings/writing on the razor. There are no letters or other numbers.

REG US, Gillette on one side. PAT. OFF. 2. and MADE IN USA on the other.

There is also a Z under Reg. US and a 2 under Pat.Off.
2nd quarter of 1954

 

[ivan_101]

Indeed, although you can't see it very good on the photos, this is a Z-2. 1954. Wouldn't call that a medium razor. It is very mild.

 

[supawabb]

Indeed, although you can't see it very good on the photos, this is a Z-2. 1954. Wouldn't call that a medium razor. It is very mild.

There is also a Z under Reg. US and a 2 under Pat.Off.
2nd quarter of 1954

Gentlemen, I appreciate your better eyesight than mine. Partly due to my horrible photo taking skills. I thank you both. I think I will pick it up!

 

[luvmysuper]

Gentlemen, I appreciate your better eyesight than mine. Partly due to my horrible photo taking skills. I thank you both. I think I will pick it up!

You won't be disappointed, it's an excellent shaver!

 

[BigJ]

Nice shaver! Go for it!!

 

[dotKomo]

You won't be disappointed, it's an excellent shaver!

Yessir! Pair it with a Feather blade.