Gillette Super Speed differences in years/colors?

**Tux** · 07-20-2008, 12:20 AM

What are the differences in the years of the SS, and which one is generally considered to be the best? I have heard good things about the 1948-50 models, but I'm not sure. Thanks!

**wtruitt** · 07-20-2008, 08:11 AM

This info from the wiki is great at the first part of your q:
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index...ng_Information

I have tried most of the SS's and have an opinion, though my opinion and yours could vary 180 degrees.

Wayne

**Tux** · 07-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Well then, rather than talking about ALL SS's, what about just the 40's models? Is there a difference between the no-date-code ones and the ones which ARE dated? It's ok, I do value your personal opinions, and am interested in what you guys think personally about the differences. Unless it's generally regarded that they're the same, and that's ok too.

**MTgrayling** · 07-20-2008, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Tux

Unless it's generally regarded that they're the same, and that's ok too.

I've never noticed any differences in the non date (47-50) and the dated 40's style Super Speeds (50-54), aside from the dates of course. I just shaved the back of my neck with a 1951 and it was so smooth I didn't think it had a blade in at first and had to double check. There were some very early '47's that used Ranger Tech parts and these do shave me a bit more aggressively, but these are rare and the chances of finding one slim.

Good luck with you quest!

**BroJohn** · 07-20-2008, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by MTgrayling

I've never noticed any differences in the non date (47-50) and the dated 40's style Super Speeds (50-54), aside from the dates of course. I just shaved the back of my neck with a 1951 and it was so smooth I didn't think it had a blade in at first and had to double check. There were some very early '47's that used Ranger Tech parts and these do shave me a bit more aggressively, but these are rare and the chances of finding one slim.

Good luck with you quest!

I agree with Chris. There are some guys that maintain the '47 pre-notch is 'better' somehow, but I can't tell any difference either by examination or by shaving with it.

I consider all the old-style SS's, '47-'54 to be equivalent, differing only in cosmetic and/or mechanical condition.

They are a fine razor and do a journeyman job.

-- John Gehman