1953 Y2 Gillette Super Speed Double Edge Safety Razor | Factory Nickel Revamp

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.