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

**snip3r** · 08-30-2011, 09:38 AM

I'm already the owner for a Gillette slim, Edwin Jagger DE89 and a Lord L5.
Which of the two above is better? Pls do not tell me to get both.

I'm hunching towards the Super speed since the Slim is one of the best adjustable that Gillette produced.

Cheers.

**MacDaddy** · 08-30-2011, 10:03 AM

I'd go for the Super Adjustable, personally. The black handled Super Speed is quite possibly my least favorite of the entire Super Speed line (they don't feel at all substantial enough for me -- very light and somewhat flimsy feeling). If you've never held either, I'd recommend getting your hands on a couple before you go hunting for a nice specimen birth razor.

**JonM** · 08-30-2011, 01:01 PM

I had both & sold the SS. My SA on the other hand would have to be pried from my cold dead fingers.

I've found that I prefer my SA far more than even my Slim.

**lungho** · 08-30-2011, 01:37 PM

Another vote for the Super Adjustable. It has a very nice balance compared to the black handled SS.

**alex2363** · 08-30-2011, 02:19 PM

inb4...Get both

**bakerbarber** · 08-30-2011, 03:47 PM

Both

**kirk 988** · 08-30-2011, 03:49 PM

super speed

**bc9** · 08-30-2011, 05:05 PM

Both, then sell the one you like least...

**BroJohn** · 08-30-2011, 06:08 PM

Get the one that's in the best condition.

-- John Gehman

**ERVARGASNY** · 08-30-2011, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by alex2363

inb4...Get both

Wow Alex your bad.

**snip3r** · 08-30-2011, 11:53 PM

Just wondering what is the difference in shaving performance comparing both the adjustables. Those that has used both, pls share your experience.

**JonM** · 08-31-2011, 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by snip3r

Just wondering what is the difference in shaving performance comparing both the adjustables. Those that has used both, pls share your experience.

The Slim has a 3 1/4" handle whereas the SA has a 4" handle. Mechanically they're both similar. However, I find that the SA has better balance. I'll get a much more comfortable shave out of my SA than I do from my Slim because of it.

**Sledgehammer39** · 08-31-2011, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by bakerbarber

Both

+1

**Greyfox** · 08-31-2011, 05:08 AM

The one you want most.

**Snargle** · 08-31-2011, 05:24 AM

I like the Super Adjustable. The SS feels toy-like in comparison.

**shanman** · 08-31-2011, 06:16 AM

I'm in the same boat as the OP, my choices are the same two razors. The Super Speed is a tinny little turd compared to earlier Super Speeds that are far more robust and well made. My birth year razor ended up settling on the short handle T3. Better feel and balance than the long handled version, and same door profile as the highly regarded slim adjustable.

**TheVez2** · 08-31-2011, 06:58 AM

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.