After cleaning and sanitizing, I had a chance to use this Gillette Super Speed form the 1940s. It appears to be from the year 1948 or 1949. Gillette didn’t start putting date codes on their razors until 1950 (or thereabouts). So, 1948/1949 is the closest estimation. My thanks to the guys on the Badger & Blade forum for helping to identify the manufacture date.
The razor is wonderful! I highly recommend adding this 1940s era Gillette to your collection!
I had a terrific shave with this vintage Gillette Tech Ball End Safety Razor.
It has a wonderfully mild quality resulting in a close shave wiht a good deal of comfort. Yet, it is very efficient.
If you prefer not to buy a vintage razor, you can always give the Vikings Blade Godfather safety razor a try. The Godfather’s razor head is based on the Gillette Tech.
A quick video review of my late father’s Gillette Super Speed Safety Razor. It gives a very smooth and close shave. 60 years old and it’s still going strong!
Traditional wet shaving is making a huge comeback! People are tired of the high prices for cartridge razors. They’ve discovered, like their dads and granddads before them, that shaving with a single blade inserted into a traditional safety razor is not only economical, but gives a fantastic, smooth, close shave!
But which safety razor to buy?
Here’s a video overview of my top five favorite razors…so far.:)
As I try different razors, this list may change. If the list does change, I’ll be sure to do a video update.
If you prefer, you can get a regular Edwin Jagger safety razor with their standard length handle.
Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor: http://amzn.to/2rnl7li
4). Shaveology Top Double Edge Razor Wet Shave Kit: http://amzn.to/2rnGCCu
Again, when you purchase form Shaveology, the company makes a donation to Soldiers Angels: http://soldiersangels.org/. For the money, Shavelogy makes a very good razor. And, they support a very good cause.
3). Baxter of California Super Close Shave Kit: https://goo.gl/9rh3sI Baxter of California recently raised the price of this kit from $51.00 to $70.00. You may be better roff purchasing a Muhle R89 from amazon. From what I’ve been told, the Baxter and the Muhle R89 are the same exact razor. The Baxter is simply the Muhle R89 rebranded. However, since I first purchased the Baxter, the price for the kit and razor have gone up. As of this writing, the Muhle R89, on Amazon, is actually more affordable and has come down in price to about $56.00.
Muhle Closed Comb Double Edge Safety Razor, R89, Chrome Plated Metal: http://amzn.to/2qFq8lf
2). VIKINGS BLADE The Godfather Safety Razor: http://amzn.to/2slCK1S
HONORABLE MENTION: ITALIAN BARBER’S RazoRock Heavy Duty DE Safety Razor with Stainless Steel Handle: https://goo.gl/oJjoiv
And my Number 1 safety razor:
VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain Safety Razor: http://amzn.to/2sdtqOw
The Shave Stop: https://goo.gl/OHXWYa
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