hopped on the birthyear razor bandwagon :)

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Jom, Sep 22, 2014.

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  1. Jom

    Jom Member

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    picked up a 83 gillette super adjustable. This razor has been really good to me right off the start, still playing with the adjustments.
     
    Jom, Sep 22, 2014
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  2. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    Very nice "Black Beauty" you have there. Remember to open the doors before you adjust it. With the heavy head on the adjustables I just let the weight of the razor do the work, with very little preasure. Enjoy!:eatdrink047:
     
    ObiDon, Sep 22, 2014
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  3. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Good-looking razor! :happy088:
     
    HolyRollah, Sep 22, 2014
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  4. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Nice! Enjoy! Happy Shaving..
     
    RaZorBurn123, Sep 22, 2014
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  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Very nice. One of the few razors that I from time to time still consider buying.
     
    Darkbulb, Sep 22, 2014
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  6. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    Bought one like it but the wife grabbed onto it
     
    cubancigar2000, Sep 22, 2014
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  7. Jom

    Jom Member

    good to know about the adjusting, i will have to readjust it for tomorrow
     
    Jom, Sep 22, 2014
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  8. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    Just FYI, Gillette also made that model in a short handle version..:)
     
    178-bplatoon, Sep 22, 2014
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  9. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    :happy096: That's a fine Black Beauty you have there. They are great shavers. I :love055: my Black Beauty.
     
    Boojum1, Sep 22, 2014
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  10. JediSpam

    JediSpam New Member

    sweet razor
     
    JediSpam, Sep 22, 2014
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  11. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Welcome to the bandwagon. Nice super adjustable. Good thing you were born when Gillette still made good razors.
     
    Jayaruh, Sep 22, 2014
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  12. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    I'm searching for a 64
    j2, they seem to allude me.
    I have an inherited slim, dads super adjustable.
    either a short black beauty,a white twist, or something a little different. I'm searching.
     
    david of central florida, Sep 22, 2014
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Just keep looking. It took me a long time to get my BYR.
     
    Jayaruh, Sep 22, 2014
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  14. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Didn't they start the production of Black Beauties in 1966?

    Black Handle Super Speed, started in 1966
    Black Handle Super Adjustable started in 1967 (in 1977 the bottom plate becomes black plastic)

    I hope I got my years right.
     
    Darkbulb, Sep 22, 2014
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  15. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    you probably did
    I had been thinking about a birth year razor
    but I have a slim and super speed , so I really don't need two.
    I'm pretty sure the twist
    came out in 64
    hadn't thought when the beauties started, so their out.
    maybe I'll just stay off the birth year bandwagon
     
    david of central florida, Sep 22, 2014
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  16. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    This chart makes it pretty easy to find when a certain model was in production:
    http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/US_Gillette_Dating_Information
     
    Darkbulb, Sep 22, 2014
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  17. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    thanks
     
    david of central florida, Sep 22, 2014
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  18. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    If I ever find that flawless 1960 Toggle or Bottom Dial, I may cave in…..;)
     
    HolyRollah, Sep 22, 2014
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  19. Derhey

    Derhey Well-Known Member

    I am looking for a 1970 version of the same model. Nice pick up!
     
    Derhey, Sep 22, 2014
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  20. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    Man, that is nice!

    Happy Shaving! :bounce017:
     
    Bristle Me, Sep 22, 2014
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