#21

Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
great to see another modern injector being produced!

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#22
Thanks for sharing darkbulb..razor looks amazing!
#23

Member
Michigan, USA
Very nice! I keep hearing how well injector razors shave course whiskers. I would love to venture from the DE and try this out!


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#24

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San Francisco
(This post was last modified: 02-25-2016, 06:01 PM by onethinline.)
(02-25-2016, 05:44 PM)Chad Possehn Wrote: Very nice! I keep hearing how well injector razors shave course whiskers. I would love to venture from the DE and try this out!

While you're waiting to try this one, it's worth grabbing a vintage injector from eBay (maybe a Schick E-2, G, or really most of the models beyond that), as they're not expensive and the blades are still made and easy to get. If you're like me (coarse whiskers here too), you'll likely enjoy it a bunch. And then you'll start thinking about SE razors generally, realize how great those thick blades are for coarse whiskers, and ... it begins ... Smile

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#25

Member
Michigan, USA
(02-25-2016, 05:55 PM)onethinline Wrote:
(02-25-2016, 05:44 PM)Chad Possehn Wrote: Very nice! I keep hearing how well injector razors shave course whiskers. I would love to venture from the DE and try this out!

While you're waiting to try this one, it's worth grabbing vintage injector from eBay (maybe a Schick E-2, G, or really most of the models beyond that), as they're not expensive and the blades are still made and easy to get. If you're like me (coarse whiskers here too), you'll likely enjoy it a bunch. And then you'll start thinking about SE razors generally, realize how great those thick blades are for coarse whiskers, and ... it begins ... Smile

Which schick do you use? Ive been considering one for a while now. I'm probably gonna check tryablade for what they have to offer.


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#26

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San Francisco
(This post was last modified: 02-25-2016, 06:06 PM by onethinline. Edit Reason: typo )
(02-25-2016, 06:01 PM)Chad Possehn Wrote: Which schick do you use? Ive been considering one for a while now. I'm probably gonna check tryablade for what they have to offer.

I grabbed an E-2 type first (it's one of the ones with the cool Bakelite handle, and is considered a bit more aggressive). Then I added a nice-condition I-2 "Hydromagic" which has a flip lever allowing you to open the head for a thorough rinse without displacing the blade. That's not an essential feature, though it's nice, but I like the shaves with the I-2 just as much; in fact they're probably a bit smoother for me.

I'm using new Schick blades (the kind made in China). Bought a bunch from Amazon, but you can get them from Drugstore.com, Walgreens online, etc., and apparently some physical drug stores have them. There are also Personna injector blades (the upcoming Supply Single Edge razor ships with these) but I haven't tried them yet.

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#27

Member
Michigan, USA
(02-25-2016, 06:06 PM)onethinline Wrote:
(02-25-2016, 06:01 PM)Chad Possehn Wrote: Which schick do you use? Ive been considering one for a while now. I'm probably gonna check tryablade for what they have to offer.

I grabbed an E-2 type first (it's one of the ones with the cool Bakelite handle, and is considered a bit more aggressive). Then I added a nice-condition I-2 "Hydromagic" which has a flip lever allowing you to open the head for a thorough rinse without displacing the blade. That's not an essential feature, though it's nice, but I like the shaves with the I-2 just as much; in fact they're probably a bit smoother for me.

I'm using new Schick blades (the kind made in China). Bought a bunch from Amazon, but you can get them from Drugstore.com, Walgreens online, etc., and apparently some physical drug stores have them. There are also Personna injector blades (the upcoming Supply Single Edge razor ships with these) but I haven't tried them yet.

Cool! Looks like I'll be checking out the I-2 first. I've been getting into more aggressive razors lately. I've checked local stores in my area and have yet to see injector blades, so looks like Amazon is my best bet. This helps clear up some of the confusion I had regarding injector razors. Thank you!


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#28

SE USER
TAMPA
(02-25-2016, 06:06 PM)onethinline Wrote:
(02-25-2016, 06:01 PM)Chad Possehn Wrote: Which schick do you use? Ive been considering one for a while now. I'm probably gonna check tryablade for what they have to offer.

I grabbed an E-2 type first (it's one of the ones with the cool Bakelite handle, and is considered a bit more aggressive). Then I added a nice-condition I-2 "Hydromagic" which has a flip lever allowing you to open the head for a thorough rinse without displacing the blade. That's not an essential feature, though it's nice, but I like the shaves with the I-2 just as much; in fact they're probably a bit smoother for me.

I'm using new Schick blades (the kind made in China). Bought a bunch from Amazon, but you can get them from Drugstore.com, Walgreens online, etc., and apparently some physical drug stores have them. There are also Personna injector blades (the upcoming Supply Single Edge razor ships with these) but I haven't tried them yet.

I know you are into trying everything out and being a "connoisseur" of this hobby. Anyhow, I think you owe it to yourself to try and find personna injector 74 blades. They are without doubt the smoothest,longest lasting blades ever made of any kind. IMO. I can get 20-25 smooth shaves from one in any injector I use. They are expensive but well worth the cash. I also enjoy your posts,they are very informative.

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#29

Member
San Francisco
Great tip, beisler, thanks! I've heard about some of those excellent NOS blades, but hadn't tracked any down yet. Definitely curious to try them. And you're right, my curiosity in this hobby seems boundless. But hey, I'm not alone in that, at least. Wink

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#30
A member on TSD put together this on his blog site showing the progression of the razor if anyone is curious to learn more
http://beshaved.com/the-bunny-razor-project-part-one


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