Amazed by a Super Speed

[Loner16]

Today was my first ever shave with the black handle Super Speed I bought from member "Books" awhile back.
To say I was surprised, and pleased would be an understatement!
With a brand new Derby, after beating the Colonel into submission with the vintage Dubl Duck boar brush, I was amazed at how mild this razor felt on my face, and when I finished up after my splash of Witch Hazel, I was once again amazed to find one of my closest shaves ever!
Previously, I always associated agression with the closeness of the shave, but I'm learning that it tain't necessarily so! I honestly cannot believe how such a mild razor can give such a great shave... A revelation!

Has anyone else been puzzled by this seeming paradox, or am I just imagining it because I like this little razor so much?

So, thanks to member Books for the beautiful razor , B&B for providing the forum, and all the great members here for teaching me something i never would have learned otherwise..

I find myself shaving more... and enjoying it more!

[*King G*]

They are called Super Speeds for a reason! :lol:

[13ALPHA]

I just purchased my first SS as well, and found the same thing. I get great shaves and it's not as aggressive as my others but just as close. I love it.

[SaullyG]

The Black Handled SS is the only TTO Razor that works for me :thumbup1:

[pezdaddy]

Love my '57 SS. It's my daily razor.

[LinuxMintyFresh]

I wasn't impressed with the superspeeds that I tried. I guess I just like the aggressive razors a bit more.

[Copierguy]

To say I was surprised, and pleased would be an understatement!
With a brand new Derby,.....

I finally got around to trying the famed '46 Milord this week and had a very similar reaction. That razor seemed way to mild for the BBS shave I found myself enjoyng last couple days.

[pauls51]

Love my 40s SS. Its the perfect razor for me when I want to shave two or three days in a row, thanks to its 'not-so agressive' characteristics !

[dreadpirate]

The Super Speeds are fun to shave with. While not my favorite razor - I have a three Super Speeds in my rotation. The black handle, the red tip, and the old style are my favorites.

[MedicBill]

I just bought a Super Speed... can't wait for it to come in the mail... I may go into spontaneous cardiac arrest waiting for it.:blink:

[moonshine44]

For a truly sublime shave, it's hard to beat your black handled SS and a Feather blade. I just did three days with that combo...

[Will P.C.]

The 40s SuperSpeed was one of my first razor ever bought. When I come back to it I am still amazed at how excellent of a razor it is.