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1950's Gillette Flare Tip Rocket Super Speed Safety Razor | Made in England
1950's Gillette Flare Tip Rocket Super Speed Safety Razor | Made in England
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Available to you is a Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip Rocket. This shaver was made in England, for those who have not seen how a Rocket razor works, the TTO functions in a unique way by having the knob turn up into the handle. This 'worm gear' TTO is the highest quality and feels great. These razors are the perfect moderately agressive razor - made by the millions and used by men around the world for decades. Nothing bent or broken- perfect mechanical condition.
- Moderately Aggressive
- Twist to Open convenience
- Made in England in the 1950's
This razor comes to us from a collector in California. The razor was acquired directly from Gillette's factory in the UK. We suspect the razor was being used to test metalurgy etc due to the 223 engraved into both end caps, and also because the end caps are different in texture than most other English rockets.
Country of Manufacture: England
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Original Nickel
Date: Pat no. 694093
Condition: Tuned Up and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: vintage item
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 "Flair Tip" variety came out in the 1950's and ran through the late 60's and was designated as the "Normal" variety for average skin and beard. They are known as one of the best all around DE razors to be made.
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