Razor ID Help Please

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Wishoot, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. Wishoot

    Wishoot Member

    Hi:

    I purchased a razor that was coated in crud yesterday for a whopping $3. I cleaned it and uncovered a razor in extreamly nice shape.

    It's a Gillette TTO with a flared bottom. The date code is D 1.

    Sorry. Don't have pictures yet.

    Can anyone tell me what I have here?
     
  2. D.irving79

    D.irving79 Gemocrat

    1958 superspeed. 1st quarter.
     
  3. SuperSpeed

    SuperSpeed New Member

    Very nice...

    Sounds like a "Regular" Super Speed (the ones with the flared/conical TTO knobs). If it's all silver-colored, it's a 1958, First Calendar Quarter razor.

    They are great shavers, and "Regular" in terms of aggressiveness (in the middle of the available Super Speed variants).

    Hope this helps,

    --Morrie
     
  4. SuperSpeed

    SuperSpeed New Member

    Dave...

    Great minds think (and post) alike! :happy102
     
  5. Wishoot

    Wishoot Member

    Thanks all. Sounds like $3 was an okay deal.

    I shaved with it this morning (along with a fresh Derby) and got an exceptional shave.
     
  6. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    Most likely a TV superspeed. Does it just have the vertical stripes on the handle, or does it have horizontal also?
     
  7. D.irving79

    D.irving79 Gemocrat


    wow i just noticed that. spot on :D
     
  8. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    No way, guys! It sounds like it's an Aristocrat Jr! :happy102
     
  9. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    I use a '57 Flare Tip SS razor most day, so I'll say it's a good buy.
     
  10. Wishoot

    Wishoot Member

    You guys are killing me.

    Is the TV of more value than a standard SS?

    I'll take a look at it tonight and give you a better description and perhaps snap a couple of pics too.

    Thanks again for your help.
     
  11. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    They tend to be more valuable, but more importantly, I think they look cooler. ;) 1958 was the only year for them.

    edit: I just enjoyed a very nice shave with a D-2 this morning.
     
  12. MTgrayling

    MTgrayling Rocket Man

    Shhh. I want that case!! :D
     
  13. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    IT'S ALL MINE! ;)
     
  14. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Oops! Sorry Chris! I just though that was too funny!
     
  15. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Do you have an R-2 to go with that D-2? :happy102

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Wishoot

    Wishoot Member

    AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!

    Aristocrat Jr.??

    I need a drink....
     
  17. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Um, you understand that is a mismatched set, don't you? Hence the :happy102 guy.
     
  18. Wishoot

    Wishoot Member

    I understand. Two things amaze me however:

    1) Things can quickly get off topic here, but that's okay, it makes it more fun.
    2) See number 1.
     
  19. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Yes, we're a rowdy bunch here! ;)
     
  20. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    MWF is great.
    Aqua Velva stinks.
    Cartridges work for some guys.
    I like shave soap better than shave cream.

    I thinks that's enough to really get this thread going ;)
     

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