Help me identify these bad boys

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Norseman, Aug 3, 2015.

  1. Norseman

    Norseman misunderstood Dark Lord of the Sith

    Good Evening.

    My mother found these when cleaning out the attic of my grandfathers old house. He died about ten years ago, but I reckon these have been tucked away for a lot longer than that.
    Does anybody know what kind of razors these are?
    Thanks :)

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  2. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Left early Super Speed
    Right Ball End Tech

    Both very good razors. Even better coming from your grandfather!
     
  3. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Is that a Rocket/Parat, or a standard issue U.S. Super Speed with a case of crimp drop?
     
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  4. Norseman

    Norseman misunderstood Dark Lord of the Sith

    Thank you, appreciate it.

    I have no idea what you just, but I guess the guess the question was not directed at me :)

    What is the best way to clean these two?
    According to the mother, they have been scrubbed pretty good, but I guess some disinfectant would be prudent here :)
     
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  5. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace


    Yeah, I said Rocket too. Need a good bottom shot of that one.
     
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  6. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    A 10 minute soak in Scrubbing Bubbles (a foaming bathroom cleaner), then scrub with soft toothbrush.

    Scrubbing Bubbles:
    1 - Eats soap scum
    B - Disinfects
    Third - Leaves the razor nice and shiny
     
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  7. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace

    Scrubbing Bubbles....
     
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  8. Norseman

    Norseman misunderstood Dark Lord of the Sith

    Never heard of scrubbing bubbles before, it must be a CONUS thing :)
     
  9. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace

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    Kaboom works too.....
     
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  10. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I'm no expert on these so someone will correct me if wrong. The British/Euro Super Speeds were called Rockets and sometimes Parat (depending on the country, which I think also means 'rocket') and by design had a gap between the handle and the knob. American S.S. can get something that looks like that gap if the crimp above the knob weakens, allowing the shaft the knob is attached to to drop partway out the handle. If that's what it is, it's a simple 20 second fix, but yeah, it looks Rocket-ish. Which is cool.
     
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  11. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Didn't even think England. But after you mentioned Rocket I took a closer look and indeed the Tech is stamped England.
     
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  12. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    That's why I made note it is a foaming bathroom cleaner. I'm sure you can find something similar in your stores.
     
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  13. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Well that's it then. He's probably the proud new owner of a family heirloom Rocket and Tech! Can't beat that. :)
     
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  14. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Can't BEAT that, meant to say.
     
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  15. Norseman

    Norseman misunderstood Dark Lord of the Sith

    There you go

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  16. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Yep. Note the two on the left...U.S. issue is first, yours is 2nd.

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    Now that I've cleaned my glasses I notice yours has no crimp at all. Congrats on the Rocket and the Tech.
     
  17. Norseman

    Norseman misunderstood Dark Lord of the Sith

    Thank you Gentlemen, your assistance has been very valuable.
    A quick youtube search gave me an idea of what a foaming cleaner is. We do have a similar product, it was the foaming wording that confused me. Anyway, I will clean it up and hopefully get it clean and shave ready.
     
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  18. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I am late to the party, but I like the Rocket. Very cool.
     
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  19. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Unless I just made it up, I think the British version is called Scouring Froth. Same bubble guy mascot, except he has a monocle. Classier product.
     
  20. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Nice razors! That Tech looks brand new.
     
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