Only thing my dad ever used, so I grew up on them.

 

Personally I think it's the smoothest shave there is. Easy to cut yourself though. Takes some practice.

 

So it's called a safety razor but it's easy to cut yourself? Does anyone else see the irony in that?

 

Just me? Ok...

So it's called a safety razor but it's easy to cut yourself? Does anyone else see the irony in that?

 

Just me? Ok...

 

Dates back to when they were first introduced.

 

Compared to a straight razor, it's really safe.

I have a 1949 Gillette super-speed from my grandfather used for many years.

 

I also have a 1966 Gillette flair end super speed that was my dad's. That's the one I use now.

 

If you haven't bought a razor I recommend ebay and getting a 66. Mint they're $25 or so.

Only thing my dad ever used, so I grew up on them.

 

Personally I think it's the smoothest shave there is. Easy to cut yourself though. Takes some practice.

 

Smooth and close shave as long as you prepare your face, use sharp blades, and take your time. It's what I learned to shave with. The problem I'm having is finding the blades. Anybody know where I can get them in NKY area? Right now I have to order them online.

I have a 1949 Gillette super-speed from my grandfather used for many years.

 

I also have a 1966 Gillette flair end super speed that was my dad's. That's the one I use now.

 

If you haven't bought a razor I recommend ebay and getting a 66. Mint they're $25 or so.

 

Have you used the Gilette Fatboy? That's what I started with from my Dad(1950s Fatboy). Sure wish I still had it.

 

I've really only used the adjustable(butterfly), would like to give the two or three piece design a try.

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Smooth and close shave as long as you prepare your face, use sharp blades, and take your time. It's what I learned to shave with. The problem I'm having is finding the blades. Anybody know where I can get them in NKY area? Right now I have to order them online.

 

I know most Walmarts carry Personna and Fromm blades.

Just got me a hook up for a whole bunch of razors. Someone gave me a huge box about 5 years ago and right as they were getting low another connection hooks me up with another huge bundle!

Gotta love it!

I know most Walmarts carry Personna and Fromm blades.

 

I've tried searching WalMarts in Alexandria, Fort Wright, Dry Ridge, Florence, and have yet to find any.

Have you used the Gilette Fatboy? That's what I started with from my Dad(1950s Fatboy). Sure wish I still had it.

 

I've really only used the adjustable(butterfly), would like to give the two or three piece design a try.

Never had the opportunity to try one.

 

Other than the 2 I have, I've only used one other razor. It was a Merkur Classic that I picked up at a flea market. It's my travel razor. Mainly because I don't want to take a chance on something happening to my father's razor.

I've tried searching WalMarts in Alexandria, Fort Wright, Dry Ridge, Florence, and have yet to find any.

 

That's weird. Have you tried CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens, etc?

 

Most good mom and pop pharmacies have them. Is Ruwe Family Pharmacy still up there?

That's weird. Have you tried CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens, etc?

 

Most good mom and pop pharmacies have them. Is Ruwe Family Pharmacy still up there?

 

Oh yes, tried them all to no avail. Haven't seen a RiteAid in years. I'll have to check out Ruwe. I just thought of something, I should try old Landwehr's, they have everything!

Oh yes, tried them all to no avail. Haven't seen a RiteAid in years. I'll have to check out Ruwe. I just thought of something, I should try old Landwehr's, they have everything!

What a great old store. I'm going to do some Christmas shopping there.

Here's one on ebay. Exact same model as mine.

 

Stunning Near Mint 1966 L2 Gillette Flair Tip Super Speed Safety Razor | eBay

 

Have you used the Gilette Fatboy? That's what I started with from my Dad(1950s Fatboy). Sure wish I still had it.

 

I've really only used the adjustable(butterfly), would like to give the two or three piece design a try.

 

Just looked the Fat Boys up on ebay. Whole bunch of them going $100 - $150.

 

I "was" thinking about picking one up.

Got it in last night. Went well. Only one nick on my face which decided to bleed for about 10 minutes but other than that I got a nice smooth shave. I like the way it shaves.