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I love it. Nice set up.

 

I stopped at 1969 with my Gillettes, my birth year...two 69 SS and a 69 Super 84...perfect for me.

 

same here ,nov 67 m-4,mint slim and 2 black handle superspeeds..

 

Perfect! LOL

 

Gillette Super speed (Black Tip) / KAI Blade

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27/01/19 --gillette gold rocket

 

Today was reserved for the 60 Fatboy which I haven’t reached for in awhile. Loaded up a no name brand blade that was purchased in Portugal while the family was on vacation. While not the sharpest of blades they were smooth. 3 passes and a DFS/BBS finish. Now I could have done another buffing pass but I was happy with the result. Happy Monday!

Rating: 4 / 5

Razor: Gillette Adjustable - Fatboy 1960
Blade: No Name Platinum Coated - Portugal
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Lather: RazoRock Plague Doctor
Aftershave: RazoRock Plague Doctor
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

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I have been told this is a rocket, I have not figured out for sure if it is or not. No date code either. So, y'all tell me.

 

I think "we all" might have a better idea of it if you tell us what's stamped on it. Or give us better photos.

 

looks like a 40s us superspeed to me.. at a glance..

 

I'll try to get better pictures of it in the future.

 

Same here, What year or date range is anyone's guess without more details like is there any date codes stamped on the base plate for starters?

 

i don t see the flat spot above the knurling on the handle..

 

To answer my own question since I should have read the original post closer. It is a 48 - 50 depending if it says pat nos on package 1948 - 1950 or pat nos on pkg 1950. Can't say if it is earlier or not unless it has a center bar without notches. If it has those notches then 48 and up if not then 47 or 48.

 

The crimp in the handle above the tto knob makes it a Super Speed. On rocket the tto knob moves up and down as you twist it and when closed there is a gap between the two knob and the bottom of the handle.

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you are correct sir ,unless its the first crat jr which used the u.s.superspeed mechanism in 47, according to pics on mr.razors sight..

 

28/01/19--1958 tv superspeed flare tip

 

You can have the razor, I'll take the 57 Chevy..


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yes sir... one of the best..

 

Starting today is a 3 day mild to wild British shavefest SS style.

On the mild side is the British Blue Tip SS


Somewhere between the standard British SS


And hey babe take a walk on the wild side British Red Tip SS


As far as the blue tip goes there isn't much to say about it. You get a bloodless, banal, drama free type of a shave. Better or worse than a Blue Tip Rocket or American Blue Tip SS I wouldn't know all I know is that of all the vintage Gillettes it is one of the hardest to find any for sale.