Finally found the razor I've been looking for

[jflwr]

I've been jonesing for a long-handled super adjustable for a while now. Imagine my delight when I find one tucked away in one of our local antique/flea markets today! It was even surprisingly clean compared to the finds I have been buying around here lately as it didn't have all the soap scum and loose hairs that usually accompany the razors I find tucked away in these places. Just wanted to share the pic with folks and ask those who own one what they think of them. As an added bonus, I found another slim and a three piece marked Grafco-Germany. The Black Handle is dated 01, and the Slim is dated J4. The grafco I have no clue about lol, it was in a bag with the blades so I got it as well. I almost pulled the trigger on a Keen Kutter safety razor in the box with instructions but changed my mind at the last minute. Anybody have one of those?

 

[Domminigan]

I've got one of the old Keen Kutter razors with paperwork too. It's a nice little thing. You see the "Christy" name stamp on them more often.

 

[chilliman64]

awesome, they are a great looking razor, congrats!

 

[celestino]

Congratulations on the new acquisition and enjoy the razor!

 

[CGW409]

Oddly enough I happened upon a cased P-4 Super Adjustable myself today.
Visited a local flea market last week and found an older gent with a Bengall cuthroat razor he was asking eight bucks for that after thinking it over this week decided to take the plunge on a straight razor.
When I showed up today and found the gent and purchased the straight he told me to hang on a second as he'd found an old Gillette DE that I'd might want to see.
I was a bit surprised when he pulled out a cased SA with the original (although empty) blade magazine.
I asked what he wanted for it and was told since it was "so scummed up"(pretty much just a light coat of residue) he go eight bucks on the SA as well.
BTW pics to follow soon

 

[jflwr]

Oddly enough I happened upon a cased P-4 Super Adjustable myself today.
Visited a local flea market last week and found an older gent with a Bengall cuthroat razor he was asking eight bucks for that after thinking it over this week decided to take the plunge on a straight razor.
When I showed up today and found the gent and purchased the straight he told me to hang on a second as he'd found an old Gillette DE that I'd might want to see.
I was a bit surprised when he pulled out a cased SA with the original (although empty) blade magazine.
I asked what he wanted for it and was told since it was "so scummed up"(pretty much just a light coat of residue) he go eight bucks on the SA as well.
BTW pics to follow soon

That's awesome man. Look forward to seeing it!

 

[jflwr]

Oddly enough I happened upon a cased P-4 Super Adjustable myself today.
Visited a local flea market last week and found an older gent with a Bengall cuthroat razor he was asking eight bucks for that after thinking it over this week decided to take the plunge on a straight razor.
When I showed up today and found the gent and purchased the straight he told me to hang on a second as he'd found an old Gillette DE that I'd might want to see.
I was a bit surprised when he pulled out a cased SA with the original (although empty) blade magazine.
I asked what he wanted for it and was told since it was "so scummed up"(pretty much just a light coat of residue) he go eight bucks on the SA as well.
BTW pics to follow soon

Any tips on cleaning it safely without damaging the black?

 

[alex2363]

Any tips on cleaning it safely without damaging the black?

Toothbrush+scrubbing bubbles+ gentle light pressure cleaning = Nice clean razor

 

[RailroadMan]

Scrubbing bubbles will not hurt the black, it is like a powder coat. The Supers are probably my favorite Gillette. Nice score.

 

[Sir Lurkalot]

That OC looks the same as the one I have. Is there a "face" or "head" on the end of the handle? If there is, the razor may be a vintage Merkur, at least from what I've been able to find online.

 

[Mick]

I shaved with a long handle super adjustable for over 40 years and never tried any other razor if that gives you an idea of what I think of them

My shaving set up from the early 1970's up until I joined B&B last year

 

[StuMcB]

My shaving set up from the early 1970's up until I joined B&B last year

Then what happened Turtle? is there a prize if I guess right?

Nice Long handle super adjustabel there jflkr

 

[jflwr]

That OC looks the same as the one I have. Is there a "face" or "head" on the end of the handle? If there is, the razor may be a vintage Merkur, at least from what I've been able to find online.

Yep. I had never seen anything like it so I didn't really know what to think of it.

 

[RailroadMan]

That is Mercury's head. What you have there is a vintage Merkur razor, sir.

 

[rxonmymind]

That is Mercury's head. What you have there is a vintage Merkur razor, sir.

Yes it is. Congrats OP! Keep on rolling with the finds!

 

[jflwr]

That is Mercury's head. What you have there is a vintage Merkur razor, sir.

Well that's cool. I almost past on it, but I am glad I didn't Is there any way of getting an approximate date on it? Didn't find any numbers on it.

 

[alex2363]

Well that's cool. I almost past on it, but I am glad I didn't Is there any way of getting an approximate date on it? Didn't find any numbers on it.

New Hyde Park, NY Graham Field company, a surgical copmany. They also re-branded the Adams razor brand, which is the same as yours.
Adams safety razor

 

[alex2363]

 

[alex2363]

Well that's cool. I almost past on it, but I am glad I didn't Is there any way of getting an approximate date on it? Didn't find any numbers on it.

at-least 1907 to 1914..more or less

 

[jflwr]

at-least 1907 to 1914..more or less

Very cool, thanks for the info!