what does anyone know about this one?

[mike72]

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has anyone tried this gillette super speed z1?

 

[AsylumGuido]

It is a first quarter 1979 Super Speed. They are fine shavers, as are all earlier variations of the Super Speed. See my signature for more Super Speed info.

 

[mogsman]

I use one which is a 1968 N3 and find it a very good everyday razor. I like mine so much I might even get another one as a spare! Highly recommend one.
Ian

 

[Robxcarlson]

I have a Z4 and it is a little different from earlier Superspeeds. The metal in the doors looks a bit thinner and the blade tray has a square depression rather than diamond shape. Obviously Gillette was making these a little cheaper at this point as they were pushing Trac II & Atra. Otherwise, it is still a great shaver like all the previous Superspeeds.

 

[Lucky11453]

If you want to know something about a Super Speed Guido is the man to ask!

 

[BroJohn]

I have a Z4 and it is a little different from earlier Superspeeds. The metal in the doors looks a bit thinner and the blade tray has a square depression rather than diamond shape. Obviously Gillette was making these a little cheaper at this point as they were pushing Trac II & Atra. Otherwise, it is still a great shaver like all the previous Superspeeds.

True. And in late-'79/early-'80 they changed the handle knurling to a diamond pattern. They're a decent razor, but well into decline in comparison to earlier Superspeed versions.

-- John Gehman