"Here is your chance to review your Razor or Razors Modern or Vintage"
Like the title says here you can give a more in-depth review of your razors.
Even if you only use one or own many this is the new place to tell us all about it.
It also don't matter what condition your razor is in "No Shame Here".
"If you are just wanting to post your SOTD there is already a great thread for that."
"You can post your reviews about the razor any way you like their are no rules or set format".
" If I or another member left some details out about a razor or if you feel they are incorrect please reply to the post".
"So lets see how this new thread goes Its up to all you members if it lives or dies".
Ok of course I will get things started.
The end of the handle looks a lot like a rocket nozzle it was all the rage back then.
Its a TTO razor which makes it easy to change the blade and clean the razor after use.
Like so many things from the past they are built to last and were made in the millions.
The super speeds were made from the 1940s to the 1980s in many designs and in several countries.
This model has three types.
Blue tip (the mildest) and lightest weight.
Plain nickel tip (regular).
Red tip ( more aggressive) and heaviest.
They were an attempt to make a razor for all wet shavers before the adjustables came out.
There longevity tells you how successful this family of razors were in my opinion a true classic.
The razor gives me an easy clean shave with 2 passes WTG/ATG. with minimal to no irritation.
This razor is quite forgiving and a joy to use with a blade that suits you.
I think this razor would be a good first vintage razor to buy as they are relatively cheap still today.
Also a good vintage razor for people starting out in the world of DE razors.
Cheers to you all.
Like the title says here you can give a more in-depth review of your razors.
Even if you only use one or own many this is the new place to tell us all about it.
It also don't matter what condition your razor is in "No Shame Here".
Some examples of what you could include in your post.
- Why you like it and what you don't so much.
- How you would compare the razor to others you own or have tried.
- What blade works best or you are using in the razor.
- Is it mild or aggressive in you opinion.
- How many passes does it take to achieve a shave your happy with.
- A good picture or two of the razor and blade.
- Maybe Its age or when you acquired the razor.
- Put as much or as little detail as you like just say what you like.
"You can post your reviews about the razor any way you like their are no rules or set format".
" If I or another member left some details out about a razor or if you feel they are incorrect please reply to the post".
"So lets see how this new thread goes Its up to all you members if it lives or dies".
Ok of course I will get things started.
- Gillette regular flare tip super speed 1955 A1.
- Blade Astra super platinum.
The end of the handle looks a lot like a rocket nozzle it was all the rage back then.
Its a TTO razor which makes it easy to change the blade and clean the razor after use.
Like so many things from the past they are built to last and were made in the millions.
The super speeds were made from the 1940s to the 1980s in many designs and in several countries.
This model has three types.
Blue tip (the mildest) and lightest weight.
Plain nickel tip (regular).
Red tip ( more aggressive) and heaviest.
They were an attempt to make a razor for all wet shavers before the adjustables came out.
There longevity tells you how successful this family of razors were in my opinion a true classic.
The razor gives me an easy clean shave with 2 passes WTG/ATG. with minimal to no irritation.
This razor is quite forgiving and a joy to use with a blade that suits you.
I think this razor would be a good first vintage razor to buy as they are relatively cheap still today.
Also a good vintage razor for people starting out in the world of DE razors.
Cheers to you all.
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