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Gillette 1958 TV Super Speed DE Safety Razor - D1

Gillette 1958 TV Super Speed DE Safety Razor - D1

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Available to you is an excellent Gillette TV Super Speed Razor dating from 1958. These razors were only produced for a few years for a special promotion, making them more rare to come across. Razor looks stunning!

This is a popular razor choice in the wet-shaving community due to the heft and solid weight of the razor, comfortable shaves provided, and close shaving performance. TTO works smoothly just fine.

Doors open and close smoothly just as they should, and look clean and shiny. This razor has been professionally restored, polished, ultra-sonically cleaned, and sanitized bringing it to Shave Ready condition for your shaving pleasure. Perfect gift or addition to your heirloom collection. Pick up this razor today!

Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Double Edge Razor
Finish: Nickel
Date: D1 = 1958
Condition: Sanitized and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: Minor hairline scratch on one door
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. TV Super Speeds were a special marketing ploy from Gillette to see how effective TV commercials were. At the dawn of the Television there was much doubt as to its popularity. Gillette, as always, was on the cutting edge of innovation. Would the TV be a passing fad or a new American household staple? Advertising this unique razor only via TV commercials allowed Gillette to rate the effectiveness of this new form of marketing.

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