Finally have my 1957 Birth Year Collection

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  1. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    I finally picked up the last part to my 1957 birth year razor collection. I realize I'm not a big Super Speed fan, that that's about all there was in '57.

    Ball-end Tech
    Regular Super Speed
    Red Tip Super Speed
    Blue Tip Super Speed

    1957 Collection.JPG

    Were there any other Gillette's in 1957? Let me know if I've missed something.
     
  2. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    Herm

    Those are some really nice looking razors. Did you hold up that good?
     
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  3. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Awesome razors. I was thinking of completing a set just like yours.. I wanted each of the color tips to go with my red tip.. Awesome job
     
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  4. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    I think I held up...some wear around the edges and some of my paint is chipped, but otherwise OK.
     
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  5. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Thank you. They're not perfect, bit neither am I.
     
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  6. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    HAHA Great to hear.
     
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  7. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    I have the silver. I have the blue tip coming in the mail. I've been on the hunt for a red tip, but SWMBO has been giving me the stink eye. So I've got to play it cool, unless I happen to stumble upon an exceptional deal ;)
     
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  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  9. 90quattrcoupe

    90quattrcoupe Well-Known Member

    They made an adjustable Toggle in 1957, I believe.
    1957 Gold Super Speed Sportsman
    They made a MiLady in 56', did they make one in 57'?
    Did they make a Fat Handle Tech in in 57'?

    Greg W.
     
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  10. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    Awesome looking collection,that's My birth year also!:)
     
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  11. Slow Joe

    Slow Joe Relishing his obsession

    That's a great collection you gave there.
     
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  12. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Herm, you have a fantastic birth year collection, and I love the photo of them all together.

    They are ancient, and they look great! I'm sure you do too. :cool:
     
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  13. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    Herm, 1957 was a great year and is my birth year too. You've done well collecting your birth year razors. I've only managed to pick up a 1957 silver tip super speed and it's the wrong quarter. I'm not sure what other razors with dates on them were out there that year.
     
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  14. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    It was a great year for Chevy, too.
     
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  15. ilts

    ilts Well-Known Member

    Yes it was, one of my favorite cars of all time The 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr
     
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  16. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

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  17. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    My family were Mopar people. I'd forgotten that we had a 1957 Plymouth Fury (in the late 60's).
     
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  18. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Oh no, not the dreaded"Stink-Eye"!!
     
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  19. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Aw geez, just when I was happy my search was done. I'd heard of the 57 Toggle, very, very, very rare I believe. Never heard of the Sportsman, cool. Thanks!
     
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  20. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Really cool collection you have. I've been looking for a 1962 Super Speed.
     
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