Gillette 1940s Super Speed Double Edge

Available to you is an excellent Gillette Super Speed. This generation of Gillette double edge razors is considered one of the best. It is finely crafted and has a TTO or twist to open mechanism which works smoothly. The doors open just as they should. Beautiful original nickel plating remains intact with a clean and brilliant shine to the doors. As an added marvel, this Super Speed comes in its original vintage red plastic case which gives it a stylish appearance and makes traveling convenient! The Gillette Super Speed is a popular choice amongst wet-shavers, and provides a close and comfortable shave every time. Pick yours up before its too late!

This shaver has been carefully restored, polished, ultra-sonically cleaned, and sanitized bringing it to a Shave Ready condition for your pleasure. 

Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Nickel
Date: 1930s-1940s
Condition: Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: Minor scratches on blade cap
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 featues 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.