ID that razor!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by gorgo2, Jun 21, 2017.

  1. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Found this online. I think I know what it is. Place yer bets.

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  2. Morman Bridge

    Morman Bridge Well-Known Member

    1940's style Gillette Super Speed?
     
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  3. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Could be, could be...I'm thinking something else. A clue may lie in the polaroid itself...
     
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  4. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Ok, I'll give it a shot. Looks a bit long for a Super Speed, but it is blurry. Going with a Slim.
     
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  5. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Narrow head...I agree. Plus, 1966 so the Slim is a safe bet.
     
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  6. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I agree, and I'll add to that the handle proportions ... three fingers on upper handle and thumb and forefinger all on handle. Try it on super speed; not enough room. :D
     
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  7. Stu929

    Stu929 Well-Known Member

    I say a SS flare. The knob at the bottom looks like a flare.

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  8. CarlfromMO

    CarlfromMO Well-Known Member

    Weishi? Haha, just kidding.
     
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  9. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    That's my take.
     
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  10. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Yeppers, my guess too.
     
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  11. Stu929

    Stu929 Well-Known Member

    But is the noob on target?

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  12. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    It's hard to tell, with the poor resolution of the photo.
     
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  13. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    I agree with Slim. To long a handle for a SS
     
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  14. spot705

    spot705 Active Member

    On the right is a cast iron Kukee bar-b-q grill. (60's era)
    On the left is a 2 gallon Coleman water jug. (also 60's era)
    He has a ring so he is married. She is taking the picture. (because of his annoyed expression)
    He isn't hunting or he wouldn't shave. (because of the scent)
    He is shaving bacause he is with her. He wouldn't if he was with the guys.
    They are just camping. In a towed camper, that stuff is too heavy for tenting.
    The photo is dated Nov 66.
    The razor appears to be long and silver-toned.

    I vote: Gillette Slim Adjustable L4.
    She bought it for him brand-new $1.50.
     
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  15. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    And he piled up the tinder for the camp fire before his shave.
    I have that exact same 60's Coleman picnic jug in Aqua, it's built like a tank.
    Lather looks dry... maybe it's a brushless cream?

    I think its a slim too.
     
  16. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Gave me a good laugh! He's got the look "Go away woman, I'm busy"

    Though from the angle / height of the person taking the picture it might be his children / teen taking it. He maybe thinking "Don't break my camera"
     
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  17. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

  18. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    Super Speed Black Tip
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  19. spot705

    spot705 Active Member

    You know, this is a challenge, and identifying a slim is not a challenge.
    If you zoom in and squint, the base of the handle appears to be slightly thicker than the top.
    The top appears to be tapered a bit, too.
    There also appears to be markings at the base, numbers maybe?

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    Could it be??
    (can I change my answer?)
     
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  20. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Ooooo, a Bottom Dial, in the Wild.
    I think this makes the most sense.
     
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