"Schick Show"

Well you did it again Jeff, I thought it was around 1952 and with your research its 1954. Thanks again!

 

Reserving the right to amend since I don't have a database like newspapers.com for UK research. I'm actually surprised, I expected to see '50-52 from the UK.

 

Sunday Schick shave, May 23rd 2021

Razor: Schick adjustable injector Model 3- Mfg 1970-72, excellent adjustable, well built, some heft compared to later models.
Blade: Personna SS PTFE injector(8) Very sharp, great longevity, smooths out with use, light touch wins with this blade.
Soap: Razorock Irish Country side- nice mild scent, excellent lather qualities> great protection + post shave feel IMO.
Brush: Yaqi Aqua H.M Silvertip badger 24mm- Excellent lather generator, soft tips, great scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Proraso green with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Schick adjustable M3 + a Personna coated injected blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Sunday Schick shave, May30th 2021

Razor: Schick E2 injector Canadian variant- Mfg 1930's-40's, excellent mid range, very light to handle, great results usually.
Blade: Personna SS PTFE injector (1) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out over time, predictable.
Soap: Razorock The Dead Sea, interesting scent, excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm 2band badger barber pole, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash the whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea aftershave with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Schick E2 injector with a Personna blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Sunday Schick Shave, June 6th 2021

Razor: Schick injector i2 with hydro magic- Mfg 1954-57 milder mid range, nice shaves, easy to maneuver the face, light weight & good results.
Blade: Personna injector SS PTFE(8) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Italian barber Amici, nice calming citrus scent, excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Razorock 24mm noir 400 synthetic, 3rd synthetic I ever owned 3 years ago, soft tips, great scrubber for those who like some backbone, great painter. For the time I bought this one it was popular brush & now it is seldom seen. Times change!
Pre shave: Brush(dedicated Yaqi Cashmere synthetic) wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici(mild red grapefruit scent) with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my i2 injector with a Personna coated blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

fine schick shave and pic Ron,good afternoon..

 

Thanks Gary!

 

Sunday Schick Shave, June 13th 2021

Razor: Schick injector J1 type, Mfg 1957-64, tame mid range, long handle, enjoyable razor, more a carefree shave this morning.
Blade: Personna injector SS PTFE (4) excellent blade, sharp & smooth with excellent longevity, smooths out nicely.
Soap: Proraso green , mentholated eucalyptus croap mid range scent with great lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm tuxedo knot with black marble handle - excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrub + excellent lather painter. This synthetic brush is a perfect for lathering in luxury and must have the perfect loft height because my other 2 tuxedo knots do not feel exactly the same great feel!
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Proraso green lotion with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Schick J1 injector + a Personna coated blade.


Have some great shaves!