For those who came late to DE/SE shaving...

...and weren't raised with old style wetshaving:

1. What was the first DE/SE/injector you obtained?

2. Do you still own or use that same model razor?

For me,

1. A 1912 Gem, closely followed by (I think it was) a blue Lady Gillette.

2. Nope, neither one. Nothing against them, though.

 

1) lord L6 and a 61 super speed (arrived 2 days apart)

2) no they have been given to family members that are now using them

 

1) Merkur HD

2) Gone, For me the HD combined with Newb technique was brutal. Luckily I've found many other razors that I enjoy.

 

I was 58 when I discovered classic wet shaving. I do not remember the blade I used, the razor was Gillette SS. Yes I still have in my rotation.

 

In recent years a NPV safety razor,a TTO cheap model that still i have it in my closet
My first was my fathers back in 1983,it was a Gillette copy and after a Schick Injector but i haven't them with me now.

 

Merkur 34C - the HD. Still have it. Still use it. Still love it.

 

1) Edwin Jagger DE89BA11
2) Yes, but only because I escaped electric shaving a couple of weeks ago. I don't foresee myself acquiring any new razors in the near future.

 

DE - 2007 Weishi - I still have it - First Non Cartridge Razor - Do not use it
Injector - Schick J1 - I still have it - Use it
SE - GEM 1912 - I still have it - Rarely use it

 

First DE: Wilkinson Sword Classic
First SE: GEM OCMM

Still have 'em both. Don't use the Wilkinson Sword anymore, though. It was good for starting DE shaving, but in the meantime I fell in love with my vintage razors.

 

1st DE: '68 Slim Adjustable; my 13 y/o son has it as his backup...he almost exclusively uses my floral ABC pocket razor....at least he has class

1st SE: GEM 1912; sold it back when I figured out DEs were my preferred shaving method. I wish I hadn't though.

 

first DE: Feather "popular" razor.
first SE: Open Comb micromatic.

I don't own either of them anymore. The Feather was extremely mild, which was perfect for when I was just starting. I gave it away years ago. The OCMM was too aggressive- I liked it, but I just don't have the time and peace/ quiet in order to use it without shredding myself. I have it away, too.

 

1a) DE = Feather Popular followed by a Tech
b) SE = GEM 1912 w/ chain handle
c) Injector = L1

2a) Sold the Feather Popular as it was too mild. Kept the Tech for travel and don't use it.
b) Yes, still have and use
c) Sold the original one I had and bought another one about a year later to use for travel.

 

First DE: Dad's '63 Gillette Silm w/ Wilkinson Blades. Still use it.
First DE I bought: 60's Gillette three piece. Made in England still use it.

I recently got a Schick Injector but couldn't tell you what model or year it is.

 

Post a pic.. that's what we're all here for.

 

First DE: a new Merkur three piece with an enormous solid handle. Can't find any info on it anymore. It's probably gone out of production.
First SE: Bakelite handled GEM Junior

Don't use either but still have them rattling around in a drawer somewhere. As far as DEs are concerned, tried several mainstream Gillettes (Tech, Black Beauty, Flair tip, Old and New open combs) and I now almost exclusively use a 7O'Clock bakelite three piece. I was after the bakelite stick/travel tube it came in. Tried it once for a laugh and haven't put it down since. With SEs it's a choice between Featherweight, Bullet tip, Clog Pruf and Streamline.

 

1. Parker 99R
2. Went "vintage" 3 months in, never looked back. The Parker is in the closet, unused. Poor thing.

 

Maybe I'm disqualified cuz I shaved for about ten years with double E's and injectors from the 70's to the eighty's..but didn't get nearly as good shaves as I do now. First razor when I restarted a couple of years back is a chrome plated BB Deluxe..which still sees a little use...

 

1. Three piece razor with a Parker head and a wood handle.
2. Still have it and haven't tried any others yet but it's only been a few weeks.

 

Started with a Parker 90R DE four years ago. I still have it and use it. My first SE is a Schick Injector G6. Got it back in April.