Razor: ‘72 Gillette Super 84 Adjustable @7 Blade: Astra SP, PPI (5) Soap: Arko stick A/S: Pinaud Clubman
I have had a Super 109 for a while and didn’t quite get along with it. Didn’t like the combination of a long, skinny handle and a very top-heavy balance, which may have made it harder to keep the right angle. I like long handles on other razors, but they are all heavy stainless steel or brass so the balance is more even.
This shorter handle version is perfect. A lot easier to use (for me). Definitely a keeper.
I must say that you got me at that very quote! I'm in the same boat. While I haven't kicked the new set of blades yet, I am finishing the line-up (which razor) that I will use. You have a lot of blades that I plan to use so I'm very interested in comparing notes! Thank you for posting your...