Who has a birth year razor?
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Well, I've never had a birth year razor ... until today.
Keep in mind I'm not a spring chicken who was born when Foreigner or Nirvana or even the Beatles were at the top of the charts.
In fact, this was the Number One Song in the country the day I was born.
I was born (almost) 70 years ago, in the second quarter of 1953.
I did some searching recently, trying to find a Gillette with the Y2 stamp on the base plate that would have been made in the second quarter of my birth year. I found a few but passed on them. Just not very good condition or overpriced. Instead, I bought a Super Speed from the third quarter of 1955, when my brother was born. It hasn't shipped yet.
In the meantime, a member here noticed that I was looking for a Y2 Super Speed and sent one to me out of the kindness of his heart.
It arrived today. I won't mention who sent it without his permission but it was an act of extraordinary generosity and I cannot thank him enough. What a birthday present!
To say I'm humbled is an understatement. It's simply stunning. It's gorgeous and everything works. I'll shave with it tomorrow morning.
Keep in mind I'm not a spring chicken who was born when Foreigner or Nirvana or even the Beatles were at the top of the charts.
In fact, this was the Number One Song in the country the day I was born.
I was born (almost) 70 years ago, in the second quarter of 1953.
I did some searching recently, trying to find a Gillette with the Y2 stamp on the base plate that would have been made in the second quarter of my birth year. I found a few but passed on them. Just not very good condition or overpriced. Instead, I bought a Super Speed from the third quarter of 1955, when my brother was born. It hasn't shipped yet.
In the meantime, a member here noticed that I was looking for a Y2 Super Speed and sent one to me out of the kindness of his heart.
It arrived today. I won't mention who sent it without his permission but it was an act of extraordinary generosity and I cannot thank him enough. What a birthday present!
To say I'm humbled is an understatement. It's simply stunning. It's gorgeous and everything works. I'll shave with it tomorrow morning.
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There's nothing inherently wrong with Zamac. If it's lasted this long then it should easily outlast us, especially if you only use it once a year!I've got a Tech in my birth year and quarter, and I only shave with it on my birthday. Unfortunately 1964 was the year they decided to make the top cap of Techs out of Zamac as far as know.
According to Wikipedia "articles made after 1960 are usually considered free of the risk of zinc pest since the use of purer materials and more controlled manufacturing conditions make zinc pest degradation unlikely".
Thanks for the information @Happy Jack
Me too. Ordered an A3 Blue Tip from him a week ago.
For a while I looked hard to find a birthyear/quarter Fatboy and couldn't find one anywhere that wasn't junk. I sent him a message through Etsy and within a day or three he had responded that he did have one. The price was full market value but it was nice. I later sent it to BRG to be perfected and now it's a joy to behold.
He does seem to have a knack for hunting down vintage razors/blades, etc.
I didn't pay an arm and a leg for the '55 Blue Tip and it's rated in Excellent condition. I'm new at this vintage thing but it's been fun to dip my toe into the water.
Seeing this post, I decided to go check my 1953 Superspeed and it’s a Y2!Well, I've never had a birth year razor ... until today.
Keep in mind I'm not a spring chicken who was born when Foreigner or Nirvana or even the Beatles were at the top of the charts.
In fact, this was the Number One Song in the country the day I was born.
I was born (almost) 70 years ago, in the second quarter of 1953.
I did some searching recently, trying to find a Gillette with the Y2 stamp on the base plate that would have been made in the second quarter of my birth year. I found a few but passed on them. Just not very good condition or overpriced. Instead, I bought a Super Speed from the third quarter of 1955, when my brother was born. It hasn't shipped yet.
In the meantime, a member here noticed that I was looking for a Y2 Super Speed and sent one to me out of the kindness of his heart.
It arrived today. I won't mention who sent it without his permission but it was an act of extraordinary generosity and I cannot thank him enough. What a birthday present!
To say I'm humbled is an understatement. It's simply stunning. It's gorgeous and everything works. I'll shave with it tomorrow morning.
I've got a few.
a 1974 (U) Gillette Black Handle Superspeed. Got it from here years ago and its still in my rotation.
a 1974 (U) Gillette British Tech
a 1974 (U) Gillette TTO Super Slim Twist
a 1974 (U) Gillette Black Beauty. The potato peeler. Somebody unscrewed it completely and it doesn't seem to have gone back together correctly. Instead of being mild mannered its super fierce and just cuts me up badly.
a 1974 (U) Gillette Black Handle Superspeed. Got it from here years ago and its still in my rotation.
a 1974 (U) Gillette British Tech
a 1974 (U) Gillette TTO Super Slim Twist
a 1974 (U) Gillette Black Beauty. The potato peeler. Somebody unscrewed it completely and it doesn't seem to have gone back together correctly. Instead of being mild mannered its super fierce and just cuts me up badly.
After I was born (mid 1950s) my parents, being somewhat overprotective in my early years, would not allow me to play with super sharp razors or blades. My collection of vintage and more modern razors, amassed slightly after my infant years, sadly does not, to my knowledge, include one manufactured in my year of birth.
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Just found a birth year and quarter Black Beauty on ebay for a really good price. Its a 1987 H-4, looks to be in really good overall condition. Hope to eventually find a Super Speed both H-4 and an NDC 40's style for my Dad.
one day I'll find that 1987 H-1 black beauty or brit slim twist till then I'll use a 1988 I-2 beauty I some how managed to get
@Vraad Besides the 1987 Super Adjustable and the Super Slimtwist / G1000, there are 1987 Super-Speeds.
Also there should be a plastic handle English Tech from 1987. Like this one from 1988. What razor/blade did you use today - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/what-razor-blade-did-you-use-today.583388/post-9548188
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I have a birth year and quarter Gillette Slim Adjustable - I3.
That might be the only 1953 Y2 Gillette in which I have a passing interest. Truth be told, I’m far more likely to re-acquire the Flat Bottom Tech and the Raised Flat Bottom I sold a few months ago if I decide to search out Vintage Gillette razors.
Very nice. @luvmysuper gifted me the same razor just by luck. He sent out Super Speeds to a bunch of us as consolation prizes when we didn’t win one of his PIFs.Well, I've never had a birth year razor ... until today.
Keep in mind I'm not a spring chicken who was born when Foreigner or Nirvana or even the Beatles were at the top of the charts.
In fact, this was the Number One Song in the country the day I was born.
I was born (almost) 70 years ago, in the second quarter of 1953.
I did some searching recently, trying to find a Gillette with the Y2 stamp on the base plate that would have been made in the second quarter of my birth year. I found a few but passed on them. Just not very good condition or overpriced. Instead, I bought a Super Speed from the third quarter of 1955, when my brother was born. It hasn't shipped yet.
In the meantime, a member here noticed that I was looking for a Y2 Super Speed and sent one to me out of the kindness of his heart.
It arrived today. I won't mention who sent it without his permission but it was an act of extraordinary generosity and I cannot thank him enough. What a birthday present!
To say I'm humbled is an understatement. It's simply stunning. It's gorgeous and everything works. I'll shave with it tomorrow morning.
I was surprised when it arrived and was my year and quarter. Like you, I’ll be 70 soon…..the 19th of May for me.
Wonder if Gillette actually did numerical identification on my Birth Year and Quarter. 1947 First Quarter.
What Gillette besides Non Notch SS did they make for sure in 47?, don't think there is a Razor with those number, quarters.
What Gillette besides Non Notch SS did they make for sure in 47?, don't think there is a Razor with those number, quarters.
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Here's mine. It's a Y2. I think I also have a Y3 (I was born in August), but it's not as minty as this one.
I have a 1959 Fatboy - 2nd quarter. I was born in November, but close enough.
I had it restored and it's a beauty.
I had it restored and it's a beauty.
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