In honor of Father's Day I decided to use Dad's tools. I've had his 1971 Super Adjustable for quite some time, but have never used it. It occurred to me last year that I should have used it then. Obviously I couldn't replicate his shave from my childhood and so I took a little license with it.
I used his razor and a vintage blade from the correct time---an Astra SS graciously provided by the cooperation of two members. My father would have used whatever blade was available at the local drug store. Dad used only Edge gel from a can when I was a kid but currently uses Barbasol with aloe (I know because I bought it lol), so let's throw some current usage into the mix.
He rarely used aftershave. When he did it was Old Spice. A legion of users have mentioned that either the formula has changed or it is now watered down. In it's stead I decided to use the aftershave he would have smelt on me while I was still living at home. Aqua Velva Ice Sport.
I 've got the say that the Super Adjustable was quite surprising. I really appreciated it's balance and the handle's long length. This razor is the roughest looking razor I own (decades of daily use), but it gave a very smooth shave on setting 5. It's a shame I haven't been using it. I might even like it better than my slim.
My best regards to all the fathers out there.
I used his razor and a vintage blade from the correct time---an Astra SS graciously provided by the cooperation of two members. My father would have used whatever blade was available at the local drug store. Dad used only Edge gel from a can when I was a kid but currently uses Barbasol with aloe (I know because I bought it lol), so let's throw some current usage into the mix.
He rarely used aftershave. When he did it was Old Spice. A legion of users have mentioned that either the formula has changed or it is now watered down. In it's stead I decided to use the aftershave he would have smelt on me while I was still living at home. Aqua Velva Ice Sport.
I 've got the say that the Super Adjustable was quite surprising. I really appreciated it's balance and the handle's long length. This razor is the roughest looking razor I own (decades of daily use), but it gave a very smooth shave on setting 5. It's a shame I haven't been using it. I might even like it better than my slim.
My best regards to all the fathers out there.
