Birth Year Razors - sought & available

Hi, I'm new!
Intrigued by the birth year razor idea. I would be looking for a 1949 Rocket or Superspeed (if I was looking!) How did the dating work prior to 1950 and how did it work in UK?
Seen a few on fleabay, some in amazing condition (some of the dealers really clean them up nicely) but they all seem to be in America and the shipping costs more than the razor!
Am I on a hiding to nothing and would I be better off saving up for a Muhle Twist (the object of my current razor-porn lust)?
Cheers
 
1950 is "V". 1 - 4 is quarter, 1 = Jan-Mar etc.
This only holds for US manufacture, I think the English ones had no date code.

Between 1930 and 1949 they didn't put date codes on the US ones either, so it's a bit vague, all you can do is try to go by model and other features, but you need geek factor to figure it out. Occasionally if you get one that comes still with a box and the original blades, the blades might have a code that will narrow it down a bit. But the blades may be from before or after the razor potentially.

Good luck!
 
1950 is "V". 1 - 4 is quarter, 1 = Jan-Mar etc.
This only holds for US manufacture, I think the English ones had no date code.

Between 1930 and 1949 they didn't put date codes on the US ones either, so it's a bit vague, all you can do is try to go by model and other features, but you need geek factor to figure it out. Occasionally if you get one that comes still with a box and the original blades, the blades might have a code that will narrow it down a bit. But the blades may be from before or after the razor potentially.

Good luck!
Useful, thanks - just perusing really (aside - honest just looking pet!)
Got a biggish birthday early next year, so might be able to con someone (looking nowhere in particular) into stumping up for the Muhle (sigh!)
Cheers
 
Hi, I'm new!
Intrigued by the birth year razor idea. I would be looking for a 1949 Rocket or Superspeed (if I was looking!) How did the dating work prior to 1950 and how did it work in UK?

Cheers

Hi there,

I'm a 1949 baby myself and may have an option for you. Unfortunately, the only US Gillette razor sure to be from that year was the Executive, which is about THE most expensive razor they made. Very beautiful but crazy prices.

However, I have a cased US superspeed in great shape that's looks barely used that's not dated but has what I believe to be the original blades included. Yeah, US Gillette dated all their blades and this razor has one blade in it dated U2 (1949) and guessing that's the year the razor was made. Comes with the pack of remaining Blue Blades.

No idea where it is but I can look if you like. Just to warn you that shipping from the USA will run $30, although the razor set itself won't be pricey.

Hope that helps a bit,

Martin
 
Hi there,

I'm a 1949 baby myself and may have an option for you. Unfortunately, the only US Gillette razor sure to be from that year was the Executive, which is about THE most expensive razor they made. Very beautiful but crazy prices.

However, I have a cased US superspeed in great shape that's looks barely used that's not dated but has what I believe to be the original blades included. Yeah, US Gillette dated all their blades and this razor has one blade in it dated U2 (1949) and guessing that's the year the razor was made. Comes with the pack of remaining Blue Blades.

No idea where it is but I can look if you like. Just to warn you that shipping from the USA will run $30, although the razor set itself won't be pricey.

Hope that helps a bit,

Martin
That is so kind, thank you so much. At the moment however I am really just surveying the various options I may (or may not) have open to me in the new year.
Your great offer would certainly be an option to consider, but, the shipping costs attached to purchasing kit from across the pond are significant.
Thank you again and take care, we '49 kids need to stick together!
Cheers,
Ken
 
Hey
Looking for an S2 (1972 Q2) Black handle Super Adjustable or Black handle Super Speed.
Needs to be in good working and cosmetic condition.
Open to trades and cash.
 
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