Gillette Super Speed Razor
The Flare/Flair Tip Super Speed from Gillette is a Twist to Open (TTO) Double Edge Razor that allows convenient loading of blades and provides moderate shaves so all hair types can get a smooth shave every time! The Flare Tip Super Speed is a very popular Gillette razor because of its mechanical design, durability, and is highly recommended for beginner wet shavers. The tip colors correspond to the level of aggression in the shave. Not all beards need the intense shave of a Red Tip Super speed, for those shavers this is the perfect solution! The Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip was manufactured from the 1950's-1960's.
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3 mentions from real owners
- #1Oct 1, 2025
What’s something you’ve bought once and never had to replace?
I have my great grandmother's Wagner cast iron. I still wear my Vietnam era M65 field jacket I got at Goodwill 28yrs ago. My 1941 Gillette Super Speed has had only a few days off since I got it 15yrs ago.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Jul 5, 2025
Stuff you will continue buying for life
After trying dozens of different blades I run Shark Super Chromes in my 1958 Gillette Superspeed (BIFL and then some) Feather gets all the love, but they are too aggressive of a blade for my skin. I love the shave I get from the Sharks. (Look on Etsy if you are interested in a vintage Gillette safety razor. They can be had for much less than many of the “fancy” new safety razors and it’s true that they don’t make ‘em like they used to.)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Jun 11, 2025
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I 100% recommend vintage gilette. I bought a super speed a number of years ago for $15 and even though the plating is wearing thin on the handle, it is still going strong after 74 years!
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