What's the difference between, SS/Ranger Tech/

[Foyle]

I'm not really familiar with the vintage Gillettes. I had a 55 SS that I liked but I gave to a buddy after getting my EJ. Now I've got a 40's SS coming and I'm looking forward to having a Super Speed in the den again.

Looking at pics of old Gillette TTO's it's hard to tell the difference between them sometimes. For instance the Ranger Tech and The 40's Super Speed and the Rocket all look very similar. Are they the same head? The handle's are slightly different on each but not by much. Are they really different shavers or are they just cosmetically different in order to appeal to different world markets?

[GreekGuy]

I'm not really familiar with the vintage Gillettes. I had a 55 SS that I liked but I gave to a buddy after getting my EJ. Now I've got a 40's SS coming and I'm looking forward to having a Super Speed in the den again.

Looking at pics of old Gillette TTO's it's hard to tell the difference between them sometimes. For instance the Ranger Tech and The 40's Super Speed and the Rocket all look very similar. Are they the same head? The handle's are slightly different on each but not by much. Are they really different shavers or are they just cosmetically different in order to appeal to different world markets?

The Ranger Tech was the predecessor to the Superspeed. The design is similar but there are a few differences. The handle has a smooth band above the TTO knob. The 1941 version does not have endcaps, while the 1946 does. Also, the head geometry is ever-so slightly different than the superspeed.

The Rocket was made for the UK and Canadian markets. It is very similar to the Superspeed, but some say it is a little more aggressive. The knob moves up/down when opened/closed. The head profile is also a little different than the superspeed. There are also many variants on the rocket. Think of it as the term "aristocrat." There is a "base" model, but other versions existed

None of these were marketed in the same place at the same time, so its a combination of different markets and changes in design through time

[man00ver]

The Ranger Tech and Milord are slightly more aggressive shavers than the 40's SS. The Rockets have similar aggression to the SS, but a heavier head and handle that can lead to more effective shaving. They're all great in my book.

[Indaco]

The Ranger Tech was the predecessor to the Superspeed. The design is similar but there are a few differences. The handle has a smooth band above the TTO knob. The 1941 version does not have endcaps, while the 1946 does. Also, the head geometry is ever-so slightly different than the superspeed.

The Rocket was made for the UK and Canadian markets. It is very similar to the Superspeed, but some say it is a little more aggressive. The knob moves up/down when opened/closed. The head profile is also a little different than the superspeed. There are also many variants on the rocket. Think of it as the term "aristocrat." There is a "base" model, but other versions existed

None of these were marketed in the same place at the same time, so its a combination of different markets and changes in design through time

What exactly is meant by endcaps? I haven't seen pictures of the 1941 compared to the 1946 (for the Milord or the Regent Tech), so it's been a bit difficult to figure this out.

[MacDaddy]

What exactly is meant by endcaps? I haven't seen pictures of the 1941 compared to the 1946 (for the Milord or the Regent Tech), so it's been a bit difficult to figure this out.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=195602

[Indaco]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=195602

Awesome, thanks! That's what I was thinking, but wanted confirmation.

[alex2363]

What exactly is meant by endcaps? I haven't seen pictures of the 1941 compared to the 1946 (for the Milord or the Regent Tech), so it's been a bit difficult to figure this out.

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