WetShaving
This is a community of enthusiasts, hobbyists and artisans who enjoy a traditional wet shave: brush, soap, and safety or straight razor. We are a part of the WetShaving community found on Reddit, Discord, and IRC.
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Malicious comments are not allowed but heated discussion and salty banter is okay.
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Low effort replies and complaints about content will be removed.
Rule 2 - Content Guidelines
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Mail Calls, Simple Questions, and SOTD posts belong in the recurring weekly threads.
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Posts must have sufficient content to generate a meaningful discussion.
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Rule 3 - Reviews and Disclosure
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Use [First Impressions] in the title if your experience with the product is limited.
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Rule 4 - Advertising
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Vendors are to keep marketing within the biweekly Deals/New Products threads.
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Non-vendors may post topics about products if it will foster a compelling discussion.
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Do not solicit donations or share fundraisers without mod approval.
Rule 5 - Inappropriate Content
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All NSFW/L content must request mod approval and be flaired appropriately.
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Non-shaving related NSFW/L content is not allowed.
Rule 10 - Moderator Discretion
- The rules may not apply perfectly to every situation. The mods have final discretion.
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May 14, 2024
My first ever razor was a Slim Adjustable which has similar geometry to this one. They have positive blade exposure, but on the lower settings they give me close, comfortable shaves. This one popped up on eBay for a reasonable price, in great condition, and it's my birth quarter to boot. I don't use it very often, but I'm happy to have it.
I didn't know this until I started researching, but the Super Adjustable series has a lot of variants. The type of knurling, the handle length, and the material of the base plate all varied through the years. 109 PD means 109mm, Plastic base plate, and Diamond knurling.
I think of the 109 as the Black Beauty. I have a rare one with gold plating but was unaware that there were other variants.
I've certainly heard of that nickname for it. Is it really all that beautiful, though?! ๐คฃ
Eye of the beholder, etc. etc.
I think that it mostly relates to the handle. Are there any other adjustable razors with a black handle?
Yay birth quarter Super Adjustable! mine's D-2, so likely a very similar model, but I also have a 1970 P3 with the metal base plate. They are both good, but the older one feels better made.
I believe it. I know the plastic they used is going to last a very long time, and I'm sure the stockholders were happy with the change, but yeah.