1958 or 1983?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by jr2, Dec 15, 2016.

  1. jr2

    jr2 Active Member

    I have been doing a little homework, but still have a little reserve on making the call. From what I gather it is 1983. Can anyone help me with a definitive answer on what year my Super Speed is? Pictures below:

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  2. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

    1983

    The started making the black handle Supespeed in 1966.

    http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/US_Gillette_Dating_Information
     
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  4. jr2

    jr2 Active Member

    Thank you gentlemen. That is one thing I failed to find. Dig deeper in the future, I must. :yoda
     
  5. Edwin Jagger Loyalist

    Edwin Jagger Loyalist Active Member

    I was born in 1983. Definitely from my birthyear.
     
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  6. jr2

    jr2 Active Member

    Same here. I am from the 1st Qtr though. I am still in the hunt for a D1 that isn't grossly over inflated in price. Also, hunting around for an E2 for a friend of mine in Switzerland. No luck so far.
     
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  7. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

    Coincidence - I'm a D1 also, but the 1958 variety. I'll find a D1 Toggle cheap one day. (I know I'll never find one for what I'd be willing to pay)
     
  8. jr2

    jr2 Active Member

    Oh yeah! That's a tough one to swallow.
     
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  10. Jim99

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  11. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Copied it from here, idk who, but i liked it.
     
  12. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    It would make a great poster for my man cave.
     
  13. Jim99

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    Jr2, the Gillette super speeds were wonderful razors. I prefer some years over others, but all provided nice shaves. As you can see from the chart, yours was towards the later years of super speed production.
     
  14. jr2

    jr2 Active Member

    I gave it a go a few weeks ago. I did like it. Takes a little while to get used to the larger head, though. I have Super Adjustable that my father gave me, and really dig it.
     
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