I've just started collecting vintage DEs and yesterday I picked up what I believe is a 48-50 Super Speed. At the same time I got a 1965 date Slim adjustable. I was pleased to see that the Slim had a nice 1/4 turn at the end of tightening.
My question is this: does the Super Speed have the same action, or do you just tighten it? The Super Speed was in worse condition and I've had it soaking overnight. Might be a silly question as I guess there's no reason to have a spring in a non adjustable razor, but I wanted to ask for clarification.
I just started in this hobby a few weeks ago but it's really bitten me. I picked up a plastic Wilkinson Sword DE at a supermarket in Germany to try out DE shaving. When I got back I saw the Van Der Hagen adjustable in the commissary so I tried that one. That led the way to the vintage Gillettes. So far my favorite is my R2 adjustable, which is no longer black but still works great.
My question is this: does the Super Speed have the same action, or do you just tighten it? The Super Speed was in worse condition and I've had it soaking overnight. Might be a silly question as I guess there's no reason to have a spring in a non adjustable razor, but I wanted to ask for clarification.
I just started in this hobby a few weeks ago but it's really bitten me. I picked up a plastic Wilkinson Sword DE at a supermarket in Germany to try out DE shaving. When I got back I saw the Van Der Hagen adjustable in the commissary so I tried that one. That led the way to the vintage Gillettes. So far my favorite is my R2 adjustable, which is no longer black but still works great.
