Just won an auction for a 1951 Gillette Super Speed Black Tip W2. I've wanted to see what all the vintage fuss was about, so this will do it, I'd guess. I got a pretty good price on it, I think. Less than $20, and less than a new Weishi 9306, which I believe is modeled after this.
I have a 52 black tip x2 it's my birth year/quarter. It's light on handle but I get a really good shave with it, especially with Astra SP's or Personna blue. I have a small hand and the handle is just right for me! If however, you have a larger hand you may struggle for grip. Anyway nice razor and certainly on or better than my EJ 89L. Good luck... Forgot to add that the black tip was only made for a couple of years so they don't come up often..
I know the black tips were only around a couple of years, but for some reason I've been seeing quite a few of them on ebay in the last couple of weeks. They also seem to be going at decent prices.
And when it rains it pours... Ever put out some low bids on things to play the odds? Then have the odds pay off more than you needed? lol Today I won a 1962 Gillette Super Speed. So from 0 to 2 vintage razors in 1 week.
Found a "51" W4, for $5 a while back, been using it a lot, and really like it. Yeah they seem to be pretty reasonably priced, even on ebay. Well worth the $20.
