What is a "rocket"?

[kingfisher]

For example, how does a flare-tip rocket differ from a flare-tip super speed?

What is an HD rocket, and why do they command such a premium over other TTO Gillettes?

Thanks in advance, and I apologize if these are stupid newbie questions that have been answered a thousand times already.

 

[bythbook]

For example, how does a flare-tip rocket differ from a flare-tip super speed?

What is an HD rocket, and why do they command such a premium over other TTO Gillettes?

Thanks in advance, and I apologize if these are stupid newbie questions that have been answered a thousand times already.

see:
http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9206

all of your Rocket questions will be answered. (Prepare for a serious case of RAD!)

 

[AsylumGuido]

The Rockets are the British (or in some cases Canadian or German) versions of the Super Speed. The TTO mechanism differs in how it works and the Rockets are generally known to be more thoroughly buffed before plating, thus delivering a more brilliant, or smoother, shine. The HD is a heavier version of the Rocket made in relatively low numbers, thus the higher market value.

 

[Jason T.]

I thought a rocket was something that takes astronauts into space...

 

[82R100]

...and a "rocket" carries "astronauts"

 

[kingfisher]

Thanks, guys. Great link, bythbook.

 

[RocketMan]

How is a Rocket defined? Ahhh, let me count the ways. How many did MT say??

 

[mr-razor]

Rocket is the british 40s style Super-Speed with solid handle. Some people called all british TTO as Rocket

 

[RocketMan]

I would like to refine that a little further.

Just as some identical Aristocrats style razors are named based on their case (ie 66), so is the English style superspeed.

The Rocket came only in this case:

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Now place in the razor Achim mentions, and you have the Rocket!!!!!