Where to buy vintage Gillette Super Speed?

Northstonehill · Jan 24, 2017

Aiming to get me a high quality (restored) 40s Super Speed to try out a vintage razor. Almost pushed to button on a seemingly nice one at Razoremporium, but read some poor customer reviews of them so didn't dare to through with it. Any suggestions as to a recommended site/store where I could get one?

I am looking for a mild Gillette vintage so assume that a Super Speed is the one to get? - Or am I mistaken (am only a DE rookie at this point).

Thanks - any pointers highly appreciated!

Peter

matwho · Jan 24, 2017

I would watch the BST forum here on B&B. You can get some nice vintage razors that do not need restored.

Northstonehill · Jan 24, 2017

Thanks. Btw - love your Haruki M.-quote. He is the coolest writer today.

Salty O'Rourke · Jan 24, 2017

matwho said:
I would watch the BST forum here on B&B. You can get some nice vintage razors that do not need restored.

+1 Also, I'd recommend finding an inexpensive user-grade specimen just to make sure you like the razor. If you do, you can look for a better example.

KeenDogg · Jan 24, 2017

Salty O'Rourke said:
+1 Also, I'd recommend finding an inexpensive user-grade specimen just to make sure you like the razor. If you do, you can look for a better example.

Well put. This is what I would do.

Dog Whiskerer · Jan 24, 2017

Mild? Blue Tip Super Speed.

BSAGuy · Jan 24, 2017

BST here, eBay, Etsy, local yard sales, local antique malls. Go user grade first. Look for some grungy ones on ebay. They go cheap and are fun to clean up.

dexutter · Jan 24, 2017

BSAGuy said:
BST here, eBay, Etsy, local yard sales, local antique malls. Go user grade first. Look for some grungy ones on ebay. They go cheap and are fun to clean up.

+1 - I probably got to know each of my razors best via the cleaning process.

Northstonehill · Jan 24, 2017

Thanks all for your good suggestions and pointers.

As I live in Europe the trouble with buying a less than perfect one in the US is that shipping is significant/the same. Still I will definitely take your advise and try to source one locally.

Another follow-up question that you probably can answer: As I am very attracted to the Slim with its extremely cool looking adjustable mechanics, how does this compare (in its most mild mode) to the blue tip? Thanks for sharing.

I am thinking that a cool vintage razor is the only thing missing to supplement my wonderful Feather :thumbup1:

Peter

Swazilander · Jan 24, 2017

Between a 1 and 2. :thumbup1:

Cumberland Sausage · Jan 24, 2017

There are plenty of Superspeeds available on ebay's UK site, and many aren't too expensive. That way you will avoid expensive shipping costs and import duty (assuming you're in the EU). Just look for a rzor that looks good, and it probably will be; even the ones that look filthy and disreputable often clean up very nicely, and they're generally cheaper. Slim adjustables are generally quite a bit more expensive, with Fatboys and Aristocrats yet another notch or two up.

preidy · Jan 24, 2017

No need to go re-plated. Plenty of darn nice ones out there just keep looking and be patient.

dotKomo · Jan 25, 2017

I love my 1948-50 black tip. You can find them on the places listed here. Very nice razor.

mvillezcas · Jan 25, 2017

ASD2rules said:
Thanks all for your good suggestions and pointers.

As I live in Europe the trouble with buying a less than perfect one in the US is that shipping is significant/the same. Still I will definitely take your advise and try to source one locally.

Another follow-up question that you probably can answer: As I am very attracted to the Slim with its extremely cool looking adjustable mechanics, how does this compare (in its most mild mode) to the blue tip? Thanks for sharing.

I am thinking that a cool vintage razor is the only thing missing to supplement my wonderful Feather

Peter

Low settings for the Slim. I sliced myself a few times with the high settings. I enjoy my flairtip a lot more. Super mild and comfortable but can get the job done with multiple passes/strokes.

CamberwellCarrot · Jan 25, 2017

Mild Gillettes in the form of Slim Twists, Super Slim Twists, Rockets, Parats, Techs, etc. are pretty easy to find on ebay.fr, ebay.de, and ebay.co.uk. There are some Super Speeds, but they are less plentiful, of course. Don't forget your local antique and "junk" stores.

lancre · Jan 25, 2017

dotKomo said:
I love my 1948-50 black tip. You can find them on the places listed here. Very nice razor.

Black Tips are 1951-1952 (http://mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/solid guard bar.htm)
Brass was hard to get during the Korean Conflict so they made the knob out of black plastic.

Floyd Eye · Jan 25, 2017

My favorite Super Speeds are the 40s style and the Red Tip.

For your first foray into Gillette TTOs I would recommend a 40s SS. Maybe the best all around razor ever made.

dotKomo · Jan 26, 2017

lancre said:
Black Tips are 1951-1952 (http://mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/solid guard bar.htm)
Brass was hard to get during the Korean Conflict so they made the knob out of black plastic.

You are right, sir. I had a 1948-50 SS, but gave it to my son when I acquired a pristine black tip from a dear friend who passed away.

Sideways Tremolo · Jan 27, 2017

dotKomo said:
You are right, sir. I had a 1948-50 SS, but gave it to my son when I acquired a pristine black tip from a dear friend who passed away.

That's a nice way to remember your friend. Keep that old razor working!

KeenDogg · Jan 27, 2017

Sideways Tremolo said:
That's a nice way to remember your friend. Keep that old razor working!

+1

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