Some help identifying razor.

[Psmith]

Perusing the local 2nd hand shop and came across this. Worth it as a travel razor? Any thoughts? @Mark1966?

 

[Korbz]

Black Handle Gillette Super Speed from 1966 Q4. Can pick them up pretty cheap on ebay (though from the US, without case and not NOS).

 

[Nightguard]

Black Handle Gillette Super Speed from 1966 Q4. Can pick them up pretty cheap on ebay (though from the US, without case and not NOS).

Unless Gillette decided to ship this one with a blade loaded and none in the dispenser that isn't NOS. Price is too high IMO.

 

[Psmith]

Thanks @Korbz and @Nightguard. I was just wondering as I've never seen one that small. (A phrase I've heard often mind you)
Was it a travel set?

 

[Mark1966]

What he said!

Not NOS by the looks of it to me - no blades and no instructions ....

Cost is a little high but does have a case. For convenience you might pay that because postage from the US is around $24 now.

 

[Korbz]

Yep, I'd point out some pricing and offer $20 (pay up to $30 maybe if in great condition).

 

[Psmith]

Thanks. I'm guessing it shaves milder than a Red Tip. I'm not a collector so not for me.

 

[SpeedyPC]

@FatBoy58 should know about this and should give you more details

 

[Mark1966]

Thanks. I'm guessing it shaves milder than a Red Tip. I'm not a collector so not for me.

Yep - milder than the Red Tip.

 

[FatBoy58]

It's appears based on weight reflects aggressiveness

 

[alfredus]

Has been sitting in this same bazar for at least the last 3 years... they used to have many other ones, this one is the last one remaining (for a reason).

I used to live around the corner and walk past almost daily - and still never bought it...

 

[Ptr74]

Way to over priced. That particular model is the 60's style super speed (1966-1988). Will give you a good shave but built cheaper than it 40's and 50's style cousins. If you like a larger handle with some heft go with the 50's style (1954-1965) Pic #2. All brass as with the 40's style (1947-1954) Pic #1 also a very nice driver.