Weekly Razor Review

[Wal59]

And did they ban you?

Not yet. However the Septics are in a state of flux at the moment. Perhaps when they get their heads back together I might receive a Show Cause Notice.

 

[Errol]

Thanks for that review. You prompted me to buy one. I found it more than passable. I did a review on Badger and Blade acknowledging you. Thanks again.

Come on. Let us all in with a post in P & C.

 

[Errol]

Delta Echo Gillette Super Speed E2 (USA)



I’ve mentioned previously that I used my Army issue Gillette almost daily for over 40 years before it wore out and I simply threw it away. It was a tool, it done a reasonable job, I had no sentimental attachment to it, but I do not know what model it was. Probably the only details I remember for sure was that it was made by Gillette and was twist to open, I can’t even remember if the twist to open knob was cone shaped or parallel, I somehow think it might have been parallel, but I simply don’t know. Speaking with @Mark1966 a while back, he suggested that my old Army Gillette was more than likely a Super Speed and with his expertise, he is probably correct. Mark suggested that the British Gillette Flare Tip Rocket that I had with me that night was very close in specification to the Super Speed. I used the Flare Tip Rocket but wanted to check out a Super Speed to see if it sparked any memories. Delta Echo to the rescue with a revamped black and red Super Speed. It’s a pity that Delta Echo no longer ply their trade because their products were exceptional, different to the run of the mill replating services and their Cerakote finish will see another generation of wet shavers through their desire to own a Gillette. Everything on this Super Speed operates as it should and to my eye, looks spectacular in its black livery with one small red band under the twist to open knob.

My recollection of the shave using the old Army issue Gillette razor with a new Gillette Super Stainless red blade fitted was that it was ‘harsh’ and often resulted in weepers for the first few shaves. There was no such result with the Super Speed; straight off the bat it was as smooth as butter and so very comfortable, efficiency was above Karve CB level #C. Technique??????? This Gillette Super Speed delivered the type of shave that I could easily live with and continue to use daily. Was my old Army issue razor a Super Speed? From the results I achieved with the Super Speed, I still would not say for sure what model my old Army Gillette was.

Blades Used – Gillette Super Stainless red and Gillette Minora
Material – – Brass – Cerakote black and red
Weight – 56g
Blade Tab – Exposed
Head Width – 43.52mm
Handle Length – 75.89mm
Handle Diameter – 10.21mm
Availability – Out of production
Final Word – Pleasant enough

 

[LesC]

Delta Echo Gillette Super Speed E2 (USA)



I’ve mentioned previously that I used my Army issue Gillette almost daily for over 40 years before it wore out and I simply threw it away. It was a tool, it done a reasonable job, I had no sentimental attachment to it, but I do not know what model it was. Probably the only details I remember for sure was that it was made by Gillette and was twist to open, I can’t even remember if the twist to open knob was cone shaped or parallel, I somehow think it might have been parallel, but I simply don’t know. Speaking with @Mark1966 a while back, he suggested that my old Army Gillette was more than likely a Super Speed and with his expertise, he is probably correct. Mark suggested that the British Gillette Flare Tip Rocket that I had with me that night was very close in specification to the Super Speed. I used the Flare Tip Rocket but wanted to check out a Super Speed to see if it sparked any memories. Delta Echo to the rescue with a revamped black and red Super Speed. It’s a pity that Delta Echo no longer ply their trade because their products were exceptional, different to the run of the mill replating services and their Cerakote finish will see another generation of wet shavers through their desire to own a Gillette. Everything on this Super Speed operates as it should and to my eye, looks spectacular in its black livery with one small red band under the twist to open knob.

My recollection of the shave using the old Army issue Gillette razor with a new Gillette Super Stainless red blade fitted was that it was ‘harsh’ and often resulted in weepers for the first few shaves. There was no such result with the Super Speed; straight off the bat it was as smooth as butter and so very comfortable, efficiency was above Karve CB level #C. Technique??????? This Gillette Super Speed delivered the type of shave that I could easily live with and continue to use daily. Was my old Army issue razor a Super Speed? From the results I achieved with the Super Speed, I still would not say for sure what model my old Army Gillette was.

Blades Used – Gillette Super Stainless red and Gillette Minora
Material – – Brass – Cerakote black and red
Weight – 56g
Blade Tab – Exposed
Head Width – 43.52mm
Handle Length – 75.89mm
Handle Diameter – 10.21mm
Availability – Out of production
Final Word – Pleasant enough

Wow, 1st the Delta Echo Slim snd now this, it’s “pissing” me off I never got my Fat Boy done in DE’s Cohiba even more now