The Single Edge Gang

Clint, I just can't get along with injectors either. They don't talk to me and I require that feedback.

FWIW the ClogPruf makes an excellent head shaver especially if one shaves the noggin just every few days. It's called the ClogPruf for a reason and that reason is that it doesn't clog with longer hairs, or the tendency to clog is greatly reduced.

Clint, I just can't get along with injectors either. They don't talk to me and I require that feedback.

FWIW the ClogPruf makes an excellent head shaver especially if one shaves the noggin just every few days. It's called the ClogPruf for a reason and that reason is that it doesn't clog with longer hairs, or the tendency to clog is greatly reduced.

YMMV definitely applies here. I get great shaves from all of my injectors and all but one of my SEs (the Pushbutton). I'm not a head shaver but I could imagine the efficiency of the Clog Pruf being good for it. I'm sure with a more efficient razor you need less strokes which in turn can reduce irritation.


On a side note, I have yet to use the Clog Pruf to mow through more than a days growth. Maybe when I'm done with the Bunny I'll let it grow for a few days and test it's Clog dampening abilities

Oh I can get excellent shaves from Injectors, I just don't like using them. It's certainly a YMMV thing. A big part of my issue is they feel like a cart razor. The other issues is I'm not found of the current blade choices. I really enjoy the GEM coated blades and the Feather AC Pro and Super pro blades. I still have an I type injector that I will give another try and see if I have changed my mind.

However, I do feel that for me it is easier to get a good to great shave with a SE razor compared to most DE razors I have tried. For me the shave from SE razors are smoother and more long lasting than most shaves with DE razors.

Clint, I just can't get along with injectors either. They don't talk to me and I require that feedback.

FWIW the ClogPruf makes an excellent head shaver especially if one shaves the noggin just every few days. It's called the ClogPruf for a reason and that reason is that it doesn't clog with longer hairs, or the tendency to clog is greatly reduced.

Clint, I just can't get along with injectors either. They don't talk to me and I require that feedback.

FWIW the ClogPruf makes an excellent head shaver especially if one shaves the noggin just every few days. It's called the ClogPruf for a reason and that reason is that it doesn't clog with longer hairs, or the tendency to clog is greatly reduced.

YMMV definitely applies here. I get great shaves from all of my injectors and all but one of my SEs (the Pushbutton). I'm not a head shaver but I could imagine the efficiency of the Clog Pruf being good for it. I'm sure with a more efficient razor you need less strokes which in turn can reduce irritation.


On a side note, I have yet to use the Clog Pruf to mow through more than a days growth. Maybe when I'm done with the Bunny I'll let it grow for a few days and test it's Clog dampening abilities

Oh I can get excellent shaves from Injectors, I just don't like using them. It's certainly a YMMV thing. A big part of my issue is they feel like a cart razor. The other issues is I'm not found of the current blade choices. I really enjoy the GEM coated blades and the Feather AC Pro and Super pro blades. I still have an I type injector that I will give another try and see if I have changed my mind.

However, I do feel that for me it is easier to get a good to great shave with a SE razor compared to most DE razors I have tried. For me the shave from SE razors are smoother and more long lasting than most shaves with DE razors.

I can understand the cart thing. To me they are loads of fun. Have you tried the personna injector blades? They are PTFE coated and some like them a lot, I'm not one of those people but some do.

Oh I can get excellent shaves from Injectors, I just don't like using them.  It's certainly a YMMV thing.

Definitely YMMV. I have a Canadian E1 that doesn't get any use, only because I can't tolerate the blades. They seem so rough and dull compared to just about anything else I've used.

PS: FWIW, here's my SE stable:

• GEM 1912
  
• GEM Micromatic open-comb (chrome)
  
• GEM Micromatic open-comb (gold)
  
• GEM Heavy Flat Top a/k/a "G-Bar" (PIFed)
  
• GEM Micromatic Slanted Wing with Guiding Eye a/k/a "Bullet Tip"
  
• GEM Feather Weight (new in box)
  
• Shick E1 injector (Canadian)
  
• AlumiGoose V2
  

The only ones that see use nowadays are the MMOCs. The others are too mild for my taste. I do use the AlumiGoose for quick shaves. It feels a lot like a cart razor, but with a real blade (the Feather AC ProSuper, in my case).

I used my Ever-Ready Streamline for the first time today. Based on first impressions, the shave is not as aggressive, not as close and not as long-lasting as the shaves I get from the MMOC, British 1912, 1914 or 1924 Shovelhead. I'll give it seven more chances (until the blade is done) to see if I can dial it in better.

Oh I can get excellent shaves from Injectors, I just don't like using them.  It's certainly a YMMV thing.

Definitely YMMV. I have a Canadian E1 that doesn't get any use, only because I can't tolerate the blades. They seem so rough and dull compared to just about anything else I've used.

PS: FWIW, here's my SE stable:

• GEM 1912
  
• GEM Micromatic open-comb (chrome)
  
• GEM Micromatic open-comb (gold)
  
• GEM Heavy Flat Top a/k/a "G-Bar" (PIFed)
  
• GEM Micromatic Slanted Wing with Guiding Eye a/k/a "Bullet Tip"
  
• GEM Feather Weight (new in box)
  
• Shick E1 injector (Canadian)
  
• AlumiGoose V2
  

The only ones that see use nowadays are the MMOCs. The others are too mild for my taste. I do use the AlumiGoose for quick shaves. It feels a lot like a cart razor, but with a real blade (the Feather AC ProSuper, in my case).

Nice collection! If you want to get rid of the E1 let me know. I'll have spare cash in a couple weeks. I really like my micromatic Clog Pruf a lot. Shaves very well

Bunny Round 2
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Razor: Bunny V3, Chick blade (2), mild comb
Brush: Shave Revolution Synthetic
Lather: Viking Opium Den (soon to be released vegan formula)
Post: Clubman Bay Rum and Nivea Sensitive
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Had a much better shave today with the Bunny than yesterday. WTG, XTG both directions and only WTG on the neck. Used the lightest pressure possible and it turned out great. Not as close as yesterday but the alum today was silent so I'm a happy camper. If you guys ever get the opportunity to use the bunny I highly recommend it. lots of fun and made by a fellow wet shaver. Have a great day everyone.

I'm new to the world of Single Edge: I've shaved with Double Edge (Feather) for many years. The OneBlade has opened my eyes, and I have to say that the quality of the resulting shave with the SE is quite different-more like I feel after being shaved by a barber-and I haven't shaved with anything else since I got the OB on Fathers' Day.

I'm looking forward to experimenting with more Single Edge razors-I've got a GEM 1912 that came last week, and a Mongoose Batch 3 and a GEM Clog Pruf coming this week.

I have a question for experienced SE shavers: I've learned from the OneBlade that the angle is different, that the guard goes against the face. With the OB, the pivot does the angle adjusting, and I'm surmising that with the Mongoose, I'll be setting the angle manually.

Is there any more to it? Are there any more precautions I should take, other than going slowly for the first few shaves? I plan on using a Feather AC Pro for the Mongoose, and I had a bad first experience with that blade when taking my first attempt at using it in a Feather Artist Club razor, so I'm a bit wary...

Any tips would be most welcome and appreciated. Thanks!

I'm new to the world of Single Edge: I've shaved with Double Edge (Feather) for many years. The OneBlade has opened my eyes, and I have to say that the quality of the resulting shave with the SE is quite different-more like I feel after being shaved by a barber-and I haven't shaved with anything else since I got the OB on Fathers' Day.

I'm looking forward to experimenting with more Single Edge razors-I've got a GEM 1912 that came last week, and a Mongoose Batch 3 and a GEM Clog Pruf coming this week.

I have a question for experienced SE shavers: I've learned from the OneBlade that the angle is different, that the guard goes against the face. With the OB, the pivot does the angle adjusting, and I'm surmising that with the Mongoose, I'll be setting the angle manually.

Is there any more to it? Are there any more precautions I should take, other than going slowly for the first few shaves? I plan on using a Feather AC Pro for the Mongoose, and I had a bad first experience with that blade when taking my first attempt at using it in a Feather Artist Club razor, so I'm a bit wary...

Any tips would be most welcome and appreciated. Thanks!

I can't speak on the mongoose as I don't have one, but you will be doing the angle manually. With most vintage SE razors, lay the head completely flat on your face, and if the blade doesn't cut lower the handle until it does. Use very very very light pressure. You can usually get away with a little pressure with a DE but that most likely won't be the case with the SEs. They will bite with pressure

I'm new to the world of Single Edge: I've shaved with Double Edge (Feather) for many years. The OneBlade has opened my eyes, and I have to say that the quality of the resulting shave with the SE is quite different-more like I feel after being shaved by a barber-and I haven't shaved with anything else since I got the OB on Fathers' Day.

I'm looking forward to experimenting with more Single Edge razors-I've got a GEM 1912 that came last week, and a Mongoose Batch 3 and a GEM Clog Pruf coming this week.

I have a question for experienced SE shavers: I've learned from the OneBlade that the angle is different, that the guard goes against the face. With the OB, the pivot does the angle adjusting, and I'm surmising that with the Mongoose, I'll be setting the angle manually.

Is there any more to it? Are there any more precautions I should take, other than going slowly for the first few shaves? I plan on using a Feather AC Pro for the Mongoose, and I had a bad first experience with that blade when taking my first attempt at using it in a Feather Artist Club razor, so I'm a bit wary...

Any tips would be most welcome and appreciated. Thanks!

I can't speak on the mongoose as I don't have one, but you will be doing the angle manually. With most vintage SE razors, lay the head completely flat on your face, and if the blade doesn't cut lower the handle until it does. Use very very very light pressure. You can usually get away with a little pressure with a DE but that most likely won't be the case with the SEs. They will bite with pressure

I have two Mongeese, the current versions of both the stainless steel and the aluminum. I agree with this advice. I find the Super Pro best in the Alumigoose, and I'm still trying to figure out whether the Super Pro or Pro is better on the SS version.

whiteboy_cannon CCity , thanks so much for the advice! I'm pretty sure I'll be able to find the angle, and I'll be certain now to use extremely light pressure.

I'm going to go slowly and carefully on the first few shaves until I get the hang of the Mongoose. Once I'm confident with that, I'll move on to the vintage razors. Is there a consensus on whether short strokes or long ones work better with the Mongoose/Feather combination?