Is my adjustable super?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by VetsJetsnGuns, May 31, 2008.

  1. VetsJetsnGuns

    VetsJetsnGuns Need love... will pay.

    I've got a long handle adjustable and I was just wondering if it qualifies as 'super' or not. The date code is P1. It has the black handle.

    I can come up with pics in a few days if necessary...
     
  2. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    Sounds like it is super to me.

    But we should probably wait for the panel of experts to chime in. ;)
     
  3. JayKay

    JayKay 3000 posts and all I got was this lousy title

    Yuhp. Super.
     
  4. Automaton-Tim

    Automaton-Tim New Member

    it's souper duper!
     
  5. Duckster

    Duckster Wabbit Season!

    I bought this long handled razor on ebay a few days ago. I'm pretty sure it's a Super Adjustable. Does yours look like this?



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  6. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    yep, if it is Gillette, has a black handle and is adjustable, it is a super adjustable. Nice score!
     
  7. Lionhearted

    Lionhearted New Member

    I was told Super Adjustables are the black long-handled ones while the black short-handled ones are called Black Slim Adjustables. I don't know if Super means black or long or both.

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    Out of more than 60 Gillettes I tried, a Super set on 8 is one of three razors that consistently gives me a BBS shave.

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    Richard
     
  8. VetsJetsnGuns

    VetsJetsnGuns Need love... will pay.

    yep- mine is a long handle black adjustable. ergo, super.

    has anyone tried using india ink to keep the numbers black?
     
  9. JayKay

    JayKay 3000 posts and all I got was this lousy title

    Nope. I watched a show where they filled the numbers with ink or paint or something and than scraped/wiped the rest away and just left the numbers filled in. It could be worth a try. I love the super adjustable! The long handled one is my ultimate razor. I have a few other favorites but thats right up there with one of the closest, smoothest, irritation free shaves around.
     
  10. sturgeon

    sturgeon Member

    My super adjustable is my BEST razor. I started out with a Merkur HD. But then I talked my Dad out of his SA, which he doesn't use anymore. Never looked back. My new thing is a shavette when I get time and an injector when I don't. I'm really starting to like these SE razors!

    Tim
     
  11. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    Welcome to The Shave Den, Tim!

    Don't forget to sign up for the Newbie Give-Away! :happy088
     
  12. PalmettoB

    PalmettoB The Old Guard

    Use regular black enamel (like plastic model paint) with a fine brush, and just quickly wipe any over-paint from the surrounding surface of the numbers. Works like a charm.
     
  13. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    That's a great idea!! I am going to have to buy some paints one of these days and touch mine up :D

    Thanks!
     
  14. VetsJetsnGuns

    VetsJetsnGuns Need love... will pay.

    I'm gonna give that a shot, too.
     
  15. Pauldog

    Pauldog New Member

    There's also a shorter black handle Gillette adjustable, and I don't think there's the word "Super" in its official full name.
     
  16. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    it definitely sounds like a super.
     

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