Super Speed

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by gregkw1, Mar 15, 2016.

  1. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thank you. A complete user name helps
     
  2. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    I consider myself chastised.
     
  3. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Nice razors! GLWTS.
     
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  4. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    They're doing well.
     
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  5. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    Well, they're over 99 cents now. Darn! I was hoping to snag one too!
     
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  6. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    That's why I sell on eBay. I couldn't bring myself to ask for those prices on a BST thread.

    Back to topic:
    Super Speeds are neat.
     
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  7. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

    Agree I've done similar but using a different user name on the bayz. Proud to say I have a 100% feedback rating even though mostly buy than sell. My most recent 8 sales have all been razor related.
     
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  8. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    Because of this thread, I took out my C4 silver tip super speed today and it was my SOTD. What a nice, smooth and quick shave! Everybody should own at least one.
     
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  9. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    Truth.
    I'm partial to the earlier (mid/late 50's)Flair Tip Super Speeds. The handles are a little bit beefier than the early editions. My pre arthritic hands couldn't deal with the Black Tip or 40's style. I have a Ranger Tech that has a similar sized handle that is tough on the joints too but selling that would be a horrible thing to do.
     
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  10. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

    Curious, have you tried the British variants ? http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...llette-flare-tip-razors-pictures-added.50360/
     
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  11. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

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  12. jstolp

    jstolp Active Member

    I found a '55 SS blue tip in pretty decent condition for $25 at a local flea market today. Didn't purchase as I thought $25 might be a little steep, but not far off. Any thoughts anyone? Good buy?
     
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  13. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    25 would have been on the money for that razor. I'm sure you can pick one up for a little less...in time...lots of time.
     
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  14. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

    Any preference vs the U.S. ver. Feedback on the shave ?
     
  15. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    I'm partial to the British Rockets. They tend to be a bit more aggressive. Ive been on the lookout for a Brit Red Tip. One doesn't see them on the Bay often.
     
  16. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    I'll agree with that. Once you get past the silver tips, the price goes up as they're less common. I picked up a decent blue tip last year for $22 and I thought that was great. It was my weekend shaver till I got into straight razors.
     
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  17. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

    First shave with the Kai in my NEW last night. Tonight, the second shave in my '57 blue tip. As close to BBS as I've gotten so far. I reckon I'm on the something.
     
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