Birth razor 1977 : Should I get Black Handle Super Adjustable or Super Speed?

[snip3r]

Any pics on the metal Atra handle? Is it a gillette? Thanks

If you are shopping for a birth year razor, then ultimately you need to get every razor that Gillette made during your birth year. So you need at least the Super Adjustable, Superspeed, and a metal Atra handle. There are also 3 piece techs available, but not made in USA (I believe).

I'm a 1976 and I have bothe the SS and the SA. I wish the Atra was made in 76. I prefer the SS and it is my goto travel razor.

 

[haiti222]

The 1979 and 1980 "3 Piece Razor" (i.e. Tech) had an American aluminum handle and a UK Head, I believe. Not sure when they switched from All USA...Anyone have a 1977 to solve the mystery?

 

[snip3r]

Sorry for digging up the thread.

Where would be the easiest to get a mint condition of the Gilette Black Handle Super Adjustable 77 / X ?

Thanks

 

[mistercitizen]

The Super Adjustable will most definitely shave better, but I say get both. The Super Speeds are pretty cheap.... easily justified for a birthyear razor.

Ben