I also find the post 77 Superadjustables to be more comfortable in the shave. Slims seem a little harsh compared to the Black Beauty. Just really great shaves from the Supers. I seem to pick one of the Supers up more often than my new Rex Ambassador, which also gives great shaves, but with a little more blade feel.
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This was my first razor, worked really well. @Quaznoid , I'm aware of a couple of current production adjustable butterfly razors that use the same type of adjustment mechanism Gillette used in these. There is the Razorock Adjust/Baili BD191 sold by Italian Barber and Stirling for $15 (on sale now for $7.99-$9.99) and Rockwell T2 that goes for between $100 - $150. I just got the Razorock Adjust and have found it to be excellent. Lots of folks like the T2. Details on the Gillette adjustment mechanism in the thread linked below.
Are there any other current production that use this mechanism? If so please add a post with details to the thread linked below. @ivan_101 curious if you are familiar with any others like these? @razorfool , same question for you as you've posted some deep expertise on the various razors out there?
Modern Adjustable DE Safety Razors that use the Gillette Slim Adjustable & Super Adjustable Adjustment Mechanism from the 1960's-1980's?
Since returning to DE shaving 4+ years ago I've been surprised that few of today's modern DE razors use the reliable and effective adjustment mechanism that was almost the standard in Gillette butterfly razors back in the 1960' through the early 1980's. This mechanism uses a platform with four...
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I am not familiar with any. Haven't looked for razors with similar adjusting mechanism.This was my first razor, worked really well. @Quaznoid , I'm aware of a couple of current production adjustable butterfly razors that use the same type of adjustment mechanism Gillette used in these. There is the Razorock Adjust/Baili BD191 sold by Italian Barber and Stirling for $15 (on sale now for $7.99-$9.99) and Rockwell T2 that goes for between $100 - $150. I just got the Razorock Adjust and have found it to be excellent. Lots of folks like the T2. Details on the Gillette adjustment mechanism in the thread linked below.
Are there any other current production that use this mechanism? If so please add a post with details to the thread linked below. @ivan_101 curious if you are familiar with any others like these? @razorfool , same question for you as you've posted some deep expertise on the various razors out there?
Modern Adjustable DE Safety Razors that use the Gillette Slim Adjustable & Super Adjustable Adjustment Mechanism from the 1960's-1980's?
Since returning to DE shaving 4+ years ago I've been surprised that few of today's modern DE razors use the reliable and effective adjustment mechanism that was almost the standard in Gillette butterfly razors back in the 1960' through the early 1980's. This mechanism uses a platform with four...
I've agreed with you in the past, used my Black Beauty this morning for an effortless BBS shave! I will also take it on travel over all the other vintage and modern razors I possess.
For me it is either the Toggle on 9 or the New Improved.
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