Gillette

1953 Y2 Gillette Super Speed DE Safety Razor | Factory Nickel Revamp

SKU: RN-102823-2

Description

This model from Gillette is considered by the wet-shaving community to be one of the most popular and classic. Its simple design has provided clean and close shaves since the 1940's.

The Gillette Super Speed features a convenient way to quickly and safely load blades. This Twist to Open feature works smoothly and doors open just as they should. This razor is a moderate shaver, perfect for beginners and all beard types! This razor has gone through our complete Revamp restoration process- including stripping of original nickel, polishing the brass, plating in brand new ultra-bright Nickel, mechanical adjustment, lubricating and was ultra-sonically cleaned and sanitized to make this Shave Ready for you. 

Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Factory Nickel
Date: Y2 1953
Condition: Revamped, Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: REVAMPED
Imperfections: Oxidization On Handle
Included: Razor

History: The Gillette Super Speed came on the scene in the late 1940's and ran through continuous production into the 1980's. The post 1947 type features a notched center bar to quickly load blades from the old Gillette dispensers and is known as one of the best all around DE razors to be made. 

Gillette

1953 Y2 Gillette Super Speed DE Safety Razor | Factory Nickel Revamp

SKU: RN-102823-2
Was: $65.00
Now: $52.50
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Refurbished

Description

This model from Gillette is considered by the wet-shaving community to be one of the most popular and classic. Its simple design has provided clean and close shaves since the 1940's.

The Gillette Super Speed features a convenient way to quickly and safely load blades. This Twist to Open feature works smoothly and doors open just as they should. This razor is a moderate shaver, perfect for beginners and all beard types! This razor has gone through our complete Revamp restoration process- including stripping of original nickel, polishing the brass, plating in brand new ultra-bright Nickel, mechanical adjustment, lubricating and was ultra-sonically cleaned and sanitized to make this Shave Ready for you. 

Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Factory Nickel
Date: Y2 1953
Condition: Revamped, Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: REVAMPED
Imperfections: Oxidization On Handle
Included: Razor

History: The Gillette Super Speed came on the scene in the late 1940's and ran through continuous production into the 1980's. The post 1947 type features a notched center bar to quickly load blades from the old Gillette dispensers and is known as one of the best all around DE razors to be made. 

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