Reviews
Product summary
Product price
$32
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General thoughts
Pros
razor performs to high standards when dialed in.
Easy to use if you know how to use an injector
Cons
No instructions on how to dial it in or use an injector included.
Dial is not optimized for all blades on market.
Blade longevity limited by blade exposure
Expanded context on the cons
SE razors work differently from DE razors and an instruction sheet explaining how to use this razor would help users from putting it down after a shave or 2 because they are trying to use it like a DE.
The razor is too mild on the highest adjustment dial setting for the Personna blades included with the razor. Dial should ideally start at about the where the 3 setting is now on the low side. Dial ajustment range is okay for more sharper blades like Schick injector or Schick Proline B-20 blades. Issue is significant enough to sour customers along with lack of understanding how to use an injector from wanting to use the razor on a regular basis. It also doesn't reflect well on the vendor bundling a razor with blades that don't really work well with their razor or drive sales for their replacement blades.
As can be seen in the picture the blade exposure is too minimal compared to the razor shown which is a milder injector than this and as such doesn't allow for optimal blade contact and as such the blade won't last as long as it should.
Finally note on blades, the blades shipped are not very sharp and it is recommend to try sharper blades like Schick injector blades also as you dial in the razor to work best for you.
razor performs to high standards when dialed in.
Easy to use if you know how to use an injector
Cons
No instructions on how to dial it in or use an injector included.
Dial is not optimized for all blades on market.
Blade longevity limited by blade exposure
Expanded context on the cons
SE razors work differently from DE razors and an instruction sheet explaining how to use this razor would help users from putting it down after a shave or 2 because they are trying to use it like a DE.
The razor is too mild on the highest adjustment dial setting for the Personna blades included with the razor. Dial should ideally start at about the where the 3 setting is now on the low side. Dial ajustment range is okay for more sharper blades like Schick injector or Schick Proline B-20 blades. Issue is significant enough to sour customers along with lack of understanding how to use an injector from wanting to use the razor on a regular basis. It also doesn't reflect well on the vendor bundling a razor with blades that don't really work well with their razor or drive sales for their replacement blades.
As can be seen in the picture the blade exposure is too minimal compared to the razor shown which is a milder injector than this and as such doesn't allow for optimal blade contact and as such the blade won't last as long as it should.
Finally note on blades, the blades shipped are not very sharp and it is recommend to try sharper blades like Schick injector blades also as you dial in the razor to work best for you.
User Friendliness
Rule of thumb of with an injector like this go shallow on the angle with cap as flat to the face as possible. Razor is almost idiot proof to use as long as you adhere to that. Loses 1 star for lack of instruction sheet.
Grip
No issues with slippage in the hand
Blade Replacement
Key loading doesn't always line up especially if you don't insert the key all the way. Common issue even on the older Schick injectors and shouldn't be a deal breaker.
Balance
Non issue since you drag the razor cap across the face. Use one finger to maintain angle by placing it near the adjuster dial.
Value
Razor performs once dialed in for the particular user and won't break the bank. Also comes with blades which is either an added bonus or not depending how they work for the user. Not all brand injector blades are created equal.
Quality
Razor is well built but presentation is lacking concerning packaging.
Packaging
For something retail you'd expect it to be a little more visually appealing.
Comments
This was my first injector style razor. Not giving up… I think I need something a little more efficient.