gillette knack, slim twist

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gillette knack, slim twist

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just how do these british only tto razors compare to standard super speeds?
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I have a knack and I think it compares similarly to the SS while leaning toward the milder side.
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The have the same post early - 60's small Super-Speed head and shave the same as those.
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My impression also. Pretty much same head - different handle. Not bad.
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I have a Knack and a black handle super speed circa 1957 I think. The knack gives me a closer shave.
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pausted wrote:I have a Knack and a black handle super speed circa 1957 I think. The knack gives me a closer shave.
Black handle or black tip handle?

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Wow, BPman, that's great! I've never seen that chart.

Interesting that it doesn't include the Aristocrat Adjustable, which was just a gold-plated Slim.

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Probably because it was still a Slim.
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BPman, my super speed is a black handle. Probably a 1967 vs 1957. I haven't checked the date code. The knack still shaves me better.
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pausted wrote:BPman, my super speed is a black handle. Probably a 1967 vs 1957. I haven't checked the date code. The knack still shaves me better.
Compare the two as in theory they should have the same exact head I believe.
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I HAVE compared the two. The knack shaves me better!
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pausted wrote:I HAVE compared the two. The knack shaves me better!
I meant a PHYSICAL side by side comparison of the two heads.
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