Is my adjustable super?

[VetsJetsnGuns]

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...

[Queen of Blades]

Sounds like it is super to me.

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

[JayKay]

Yuhp. Super.

[Automaton-Tim]

it's souper duper!

[Duckster]

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?



http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/f1/c8/7a9a_1.JPG

[rodd]

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

[Lionhearted]

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.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff201/Lionhearted007/Instruc_SuperAdjustable3.jpg

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.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff201/Lionhearted007/Winner756x.jpg

Richard

[VetsJetsnGuns]

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

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

[JayKay]

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.

[sturgeon]

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

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, Tim!

Don't forget to sign up for the Newbie Give-Away (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6440)! :happy088

[PalmettoB]

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.

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.

[Padron]

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.

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

Thanks!

[VetsJetsnGuns]

I'm gonna give that a shot, too.

[Pauldog]

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

[crackstar]

it definitely sounds like a super.