Injector & SE Party !!!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Bird Lives, Apr 28, 2011.

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  1. zec668

    zec668 Well-Known Member

    I have an E type (gold head and plastic handle) Schick injector and a Gem 1912. I have really been surprised by the durability of the Schick blades I purchased new (I think Chinese ones). I have been equally surprised at how quickly the SE blades I purchased at CVS dull out even with oiling. I just ordered some Gem stainless blades for $5.95, which seemed to be a bargain. I hope they last longer than the CVS carbons.
     
    zec668, Oct 10, 2015
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  2. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    They do! The Stainless GEMs last 3x's longer easy....for me....But I still love the Blue Star Carbons, but only for 2 or 3 shaves max...But the SS GEMS for over a week....And I agree, the Chinese sure know how to make a great Injector blade...But then I also love the Personna/EMS/Pella variety aswell...maybe a tad harsher than the Chinese Schicks but still better than almost any DE blade...:happy088:
     
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    Bird Lives, Oct 11, 2015
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  3. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    @twhite :signs011:
    Yep....Sounds like one of those Shaving Life Defining Moments.....Colonel Schick was a Genius! Welcome to the World of Injectors.....:happy108:
     
    Bird Lives, Oct 11, 2015
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  4. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Enjoyed your write up Sir....Great stuff...Fantastic razors the Auld Schick Injectors....You wont look back....;)

    Billy..:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 11, 2015
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  5. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    Update to my first Injector shave.
    After I got home from Softball last night. I took my shower and decided to take my second shave. Same process as mentioned above. I dialed it up to 5 from 3. Had another great shave. I got under my jaw the best I ever had. My neck was not as good as the first time but still pretty good. I think I will really enjoy shaving with injectors.
    I do have a question on this Adjustable. on the back of the razor there is a sliding lever. Where should this be pushed forward towards the head or back to the handle. The higher I go on the numbers the less it is allowed to slide. Any help will be appreciated.

    Thanks
    Tom
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    twhite, Oct 12, 2015
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  6. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Lost me Sir....:chores016:
    Billy
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 12, 2015
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  7. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    I will take a few more pictures to try and show it better. Stand by
     
    twhite, Oct 12, 2015
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  8. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    Here you go. top picture it is slid forward. second picture slid back.
    your thoughts?
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    twhite, Oct 12, 2015
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  9. feeltheburn

    feeltheburn Well-Known Member

    I could be wrong. I don't have one like that but I think that's the Protector model (or something like that). The switch is supposed to put a cover over the blade so you can just toss in it a toiletry kit without ruining the blade (and cutting up everything in your kit). That would be a nice feature for traveling
     
    feeltheburn, Oct 12, 2015
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  10. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    I just checked. Sure enough that is what it does. Thank you
     
    twhite, Oct 12, 2015
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  11. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Free menthol for Brian at the Injector & SE Party for a week!

    Yep....the famous but seldom seen 'Protector' model....I always thought that Eversharp had a winner with this concept...I was a touring musician who had to change blades everytime I arrived at a new location just because I had to leave the razor unprotected in the shave bag while traveling. If you have a nice razor case that the razor clips into and the top snaps shut your cool but everyone I new bought their razor at 7-11 and ripped open the plastic and cardboard and threw the naked razor in the shave kit...But this bad boy was ready to protect that blade and everything from the blade....
     
    Bird Lives, Oct 12, 2015
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  12. mylesc1234

    mylesc1234 Active Member

    Hey guys, I was curious what SE is out there that have easily accessible blades. I wanted to get an injector or SE but I don't want to have trouble finding quality blades for a reasonable price. I love how I can buy 100 DE blades for 15 - 20 bucks. However i am aware that I won't get that lucky with SE blades. Thanks guys!
     
    mylesc1234, Oct 12, 2015
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  13. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    If you look at how much longer an SE blade last than a DE it's really not bad....Also the injector blade price at EMS is darn good...Below is the EMS product discription, order no.'s and contact info.
    Stainless Steel "PTFE" Coated 20 blades in a dispenser.
    71990 Dispenser each 4.50
    71991 Dispenser 10/lot 42.00

    Phone: 215-412-8400
    Toll Free: 800-523-5874
    That means 200 blades for $42...same as DE only you get 7 to 10 shaves a blade instead of 3....Now it just becomes a matter of which you prefer...

    Now the GEM Stainless
    http://www.pharmapacks.com/products...gclid=CIbBmO_IvsgCFYplfgodey8N8A#.VhyDB4FHarU
    That $2.81 for 10 blades....comes out to 80 blades for $20....almost as cheap as DE blads...But you can easilt get one to two weeks a blade shaving every day...So. "Defense Rests...."
     
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    Bird Lives, Oct 13, 2015
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  14. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    I'll pay double that ordering GEMS from Walgreens...It's so easy to do and my price per shave is still comparable....only my pleasure per shave is much higher.....YMMV...:happy097:
     
    Bird Lives, Oct 13, 2015
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  15. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

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  16. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Ohhhhh, the Good Life.......
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    Bird Lives, Oct 13, 2015
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  17. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Learn something every day...Never seen that feature before...;)
    Billy..:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 13, 2015
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    My first post in this thread. I am really enjoying these old Schick Repeating Razors. This is my C1 OC I just acquired.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 13, 2015
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  19. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    French CS Hoe SE...;)
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    Three Pass Shaving Routine...:cool:

    Hot Water prep & massage with Coconut Oil
    French CS Hoe Open Comb
    Gem Stainless SE blade (Shimmed - x 2)
    Semogue Boar Brush
    Erasmic Shaving Cream (added Argan oil)
    Organic Aloe Vera Gel
    Logona Mann Aftershave Splash

    Very nice razors these French Hoe Razors....This shaves very much like the French Louis Hoe ...They are very smooth and ever so comfortable...The Open Comb looks nasty but they have a very round curve and offer a lot of protection from the blade....I only shave every few days and I got an ever so close all over BBS result with this French Hoe....I am off to an Internal Martial Arts Training Camp in South Wales for a few days to learn Bagua circle walking and eight palm Qigong ...Not for the faint hearted ....;)

    Billy...:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 13, 2015
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  20. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    There was one on eBay just the other week - they pop up now and then.
     
    Darkbulb, Oct 13, 2015
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