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Gillette 1953 (Y4) Super Speed Double Edge Safety Razor

Gillette 1953 (Y4) Super Speed Double Edge Safety Razor

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Available for purchase is the exquisite Gillette Super Speed. The Super Speed One Piece is considered one of the best from Gillette. It is a finally crafted, making use of the convenient TTO or twist to open mechanism which is in mint-condition, operating smoothly. The doors open in a swift motion with the turn of the base knob. The beautiful original nickel plating remains in tact with a clean and brilliant shine to the doors. The Gillette Super Speed is a popular choice amongst wet-shavers, and provides a close and comfortable shave every time.

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: Y4 = 1953
Condition: Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: minor scratches on inside of head
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. 

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