Hi new here but not really to shaving

Hi new here and I just decided to get back to DE shaving (first tried it in-around 1983...peach fuzz)
I used to sneak and use my grandfathers old gold tone Gillette when i was young and as I remember it was so smooth to use (though i never used anything else to really compare) as the years past and the military entered my life I started using the plastic disposables and electric razors.
fast forward to this week I decided to go back and revisit those smooth shaves I remember when i was young
but am not sure if I should pick up a new Mekur/edwin Jagger/ect.... or pick up an original vintage Gillette Super Speed from ebay since the prices are about the same more or less..are there any improvements on the generations or should i stick with the type my grandfather used ? (original Gillettes)


thank you

 

Interesting, do you remember any details about your granddads razor?
I dont recall a golden superspeed(although one would be sharp) . While you didn't say his was a ss, you mentioned shopping for one.
Oh, hello and welcome.

 

Hi and thank you.his was not a SS as far as i know it was just gold tone and to me as a young teen it was to coolest thing ever the way you twitsted it and the top opened up (butterfly) the ones i am viewing at the moment are super speeds but silver/chrome

 

Welcome to The Shave Den!

The new Merkur 34 HD or the EJ DE89 are fine razors, but I think you'd be more happy with a vintage Gillette Super Speed, New Long Comb, New Short Comb, Slim (adjustable), or Fatboy (adjustable). The vintage Gillettes are plated brass, so they'll last for many years.

Have fun!

 

Welcome to TSD @The Darker Side Of Art and for your service. Get a vintage.

 

Okay thank you very much...now to find a decent one still in great condition

 

This link will help you ID the various vintage Gillettes.

http://www.razorarchive.com/f232039621

 

Welcome to the Den. My vote is for the vintage Super Speed, although I also like the Merkur 34C if you want something new. Of course, the vintage adjustables are also great.

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Thank you I found it already this was the one he had as i remember

Gillette One Piece Generation 3 ( 1947 - 1966)»Gillette Milord
though the year no clue but at least now i have a better idea of which to look out for and already found this exact one thank you again
though i am now picking (browsing ebay) for different one (SS) for myself to use

 

High their @The Darker Side Of Art , glad you have joined us. Thank you for your service, too. I vote vintage. Enjoy your journey.

 

thank you all have been extremely helpful..in 5 minutes I got what I been trying to figure out all week long

 

Hi!
Thanks for serving.

 

hello and welcome,.i prefer vintage.if you don t like them you should get your$ back if you sell them.built in history.lasts a lifetime when looked after.

 

Welcome from Central NJ @The Darker Side Of Art. Check out the Safety Razor forum. There is currently a conversation going on about Super Speeds and other vintage Gillettes. Dive on in.
Thank you for serving our nation(current Army Dad).

 

Welcome to the Den amigo....

And thank you for your service and sacrifice.

 

Welcome, from Texas.

 

Welcome. Would some like this do to start you out? This one is uglier then a jackrabbit with a broke ear.but shaves great. If it works for you pop me an address in a pm and its yours.

 

I spent all that time on ebay to find one, and you had it hiding all along. Oh well. I like the one I got. It was well cared for, and I don't care about ugly.

I'll go through my stash, but I only have one milord - lots of 40's SS and flares, and I'd donate one to the cause.

 

Howdy and welcome! This is gonna sound like a cop-out to your question, but try both. Which ever you don't like you will certainly be able to sell if you want.

 

I actually have 2. The other looks better. Both have decent boxes. I PIF'd my last spare SS the other day. Next to go will be a OLD probably.