I just received my new Schick Adjustable and I am confused as to whether it is an M2 or a M3 version. My searches seem to turn up conflicting information. I think it is an M3, but can anyone verify that? This type seems to an in between type.
The M1 didn't have the guard/blade lock? - I might be incorrectly referring to my M2 as an M1, as it does have the switch to raise the guard to block/protect the blade edge. (Great feature for traveling, it keeps the blade from getting dulled by hitting anything else in your bag).
Why did they age them in that order, the M2 is really newer than the M3, using the above chart. - Oh well
According to this site (razors.click - Schick Identification - https://www.razors.click/safetyrazors.net/SchickTech/), the M1 has "Schick Dial" on the handle, and no dot on the dial. The M2 has "Adjustable by Schick," with dot and cross on the dial. The M3 has a black dot on the dial and "Schick Adjustable " on the handle.
That said, I think they mixed and matched parts. My Schick Adjustable came in a yellow blister pack with twin injector blades. The dial-side looks like the one in the photo, but it has the blade guard, which moved the safety bar up when the razor isn't in use.
My Schick Adjustable has the following:
1. Dial and lettering as seen in the first photo.
2. The Protector as seen in the second.
I also clearly remember that it came in a yellow blister pack with twin injector blades. I purchased it at a discount store, and debated whether to buy that razor or a DE. Time was in the mid 1970s.
I've never tossed a non-disposable razor, but what kept me going back to this one was that blade guard made it ideal as a travel razor. Just close the guard and put in my toiletry bag. I stopped that only when I realized it had become rare, and didn't want to lose it. Went back to it several years ago.
This has to be one of the most updated and accurate timeline for Schick razors. I have to agree with @BBS-1 that your razor looks like a M3 like the one I own. You are going to be one happy person using that razor IMO.
Schick injectors - A comprehensive guide - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/schick-injectors-a-comprehensive-guide.567758/ if you want other information on Schicks.
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That first incarnation was a prototype with that big metal or plastic dial. It was never sold to the public.Go here and scroll down for what one collector says was the first incarnation of the Model M:
Schick Dial M26 Adjustable Safety Razor
Just scored this on the bay. Injector has 1 unused blade in it. Near mint with instructions and case. I put it at 1966 to 1968. I'm a sucker for...theshaveden.com