gillette razor

defrank · Post by **defrank** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:29 am

I recently acquired another gillette safety razor from a family member who just passed away. Its a black handle (plastic) twist to open, about 4 inches long and it has a dial with numbers 1-9 on it. Does anyone have any idea what the model name of this razor is , and what the numbers represent?
it has inside the head (pat nos. on pkg)

Jupiter · Post by **Jupiter** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:47 am

It sounds like a Long Handle Super Adjustable, an excellent razor by the way.
1=mild and 9=aggressive. When I've used one, I had it set to a 3 or 4.

Mike

jww · Post by **jww** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 11:07 am

Jupiter wrote:It sounds like a Long Handle Super Adjustable, an excellent razor by the way.
1=mild and 9=aggressive. When I've used one, I had it set to a 3 or 4.

Mike

+1 -- my super adjustable is still one of my favourite DE razors.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 4:50 pm

When you're adjusting the numbers, make sure you loosen the butterflies a bit so it's not in a bind. After you've selected the number you want, then you can tighten it down.

Steve-o · Post by **Steve-o** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:35 pm

Nice razor ... one of my absolute favorites!

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:44 am

Very good razor, one of my top three.

LookingGlass · Post by **LookingGlass** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:29 pm

For me, a great razor; in my top three. I purchased one and gave it to my son as a Father's Day gift. IMHO, nothing beats these vintage Gillettes.

Ed

defrank · Post by **defrank** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:23 am

Thanks Guys,
as usual you are all a great help in finding that perfect shave!

ShadowsDad · Post by **ShadowsDad** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:12 am

Well, since Frank has his answer I don't mind doing this...

Is the Super Adj. significantly different than a Slim Adj. ?

merkri · Post by **merkri** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:17 pm

I haven't shaved with my Super Adjustable in awhile, but my recollection is that the head on the Slim Adjustable is a little shallower and maybe more compact. There's also a weight difference with the Slim Adjustable being heavier.

How that translates into a shave is hard to say. I like the balance of the Slim more, and the shallower head, but do like the feel of my Super.

My guess is, like a lot of things, it probably depends on your preferences and facial characteristics.