Where is my razor listed on the Gillette chart?

[Coste]

Looking at this chart, http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/US_Gillette_Dating_Information, where is the "Gillette Adjustable Slim Black Beauty Short Handle"? Seller listed it as "Gillette Adjustable Slim Black Beauty Short Handle R3". It has a R3 (1971) date code. I bought one and was wanting to cross reference it on the chart. Is it simply listed as http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Gillette_Super_Adjustable ?

 

[AABCDS]

Yes.

 

[Mick]

Yep, the only difference between the short and long handle super adjustable is the length of the handle.

 

[Coste]

Thanks. I am just glad to know that the short-handle black beauty falls in the same category (super adjustable).

 

[Coste]

So, there are several variations of adjustable razors: some with plastic bottoms, short handles, long handles. All of the adjustables with black handles are called "Black Beauties" regardless of plastic or metal "bottoms"?

 

[AABCDS]

Yes.

 

[gearchow]

The short handle super is a favorite razor of mine.

-jim

 

[alex2363]

you guys are getting good at this............

 

[Mick]

So, there are several variations of adjustable razors: some with plastic bottoms, short handles, long handles. All of the adjustables with black handles are called "Black Beauties" regardless of plastic or metal "bottoms"?

There are also two style of handles (same razor, just sub variations). The early super adjustables had a smooth vertical ridged handle. The later ones had a rough diamond cut handle. Same razor, just a different variation. The short handle version was not made late enough so only has one variation (smooth handle)

Here are the 2 variations of the long handle super adjustable

Early style on the bottom later style on top

 

[Coste]

Thanks so much for the info. I love my new razor and am thrilled to have finally won a bid on an adjustable on Ebay. Shave #2 comes in the morning.

 

[Mick]

I should probability say that I the super adjustable in the pics I posted is one I bought new back in 1970. I could not begin to count the number of shaves on that razor... The super adjustable is still a favorite of mine over 40 years later