I love when you break out the Dad Schick stories. I agree that I see no reason why there would be that nice a case and that nice a razor that just happen to get together, I bet original.

Well this E2 made the scene today, so without further adieu...


I just cannot believe the condition of this razor. It really looks like it has never been used. I've never owned a Vintage Schick with the gold in this virgin state...Almost feel bad using it...NOT!!!

To say this is one SMOOTH shaving E2, is such an understatement. But the E types are kind of famous for marrying "close" with "smooth" in the same razor.

I'll do a separate Maiden Voyage Review..
I don't want this post to be too long.

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Stroke by Stroke Review

First thoughts
#1: Damn!!! Too pretty! I'm ready to start writting poetry and stuff....Whew!

I did a scrubbing bubble wash anyway just to be sanitary...

The Black WWII blade dispenser is full and the blades are a little rusted inside.

The red WWII GI Issue leather clamshell case shows no use. It snaps like a bear-trap. The corners show where the case has maybe rubbed a little from being in a drawer, kind of wear.

The razor really hasn't been used hardly at all. I've had brand new razors that looked more used that this one.

THE SHAVE

This is an E2..but the first model that doesn't open. I paired it with a Schick Proline B20 blade that I just got from Andrew's Shave Shop on Etsy.

Lather was made using Arko and a Gary Carrington refurbed Stag badger brush of the same vintage as the razor.

Lather was fantastic. Whiskers were a three day grow...and asking for trouble...

First stroke...I noticed, very clearly...felt like there was no blade in the razor! I was a little schocked but I finished the left side of my face in a normal fashion.

I'm not kidding...That side of my face...forget whisker reduction...it was a fine shave...almost BBS! And it felt like there was NO BLADE!

I finished the WTG pass, and I really could have splashed on a little Clubmans and it would have been a great shave.

I did an ATG pass and the following witch hazel Fuzzy jawline touch up...and I had myself a fullblown Polished BBS.

This E2 reminds me of my F type. Aggressive, Smooth, and veddy veddy kind to my skin.

I don't want to jump to a one shave conclusion...But this could be a contender for King of the Cave...}8^)) At the least, a solid contender!!

I an veddy veddy happy right now!

Great Shaves For Everyone!!


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Early morning tomorrow, posting planned shave tonight!

Sat 15th Dec.

Jayaruh N0 67
Tabac Stick
Supply SE-V1 / V2 No 3 Plate
Personna S/S [ 4 ]
Tabac A/S Lotion

The Supply with this blade is now really delivering excellent Shaves, just glad I persevered. I was going to pass it on but not now, as it will figure more in Injector rotations.



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December 15th
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (5)
Brush: SOC Taj Mistura
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: CK Lavender Planet
Thayers Lavender witch hazel
AS: CK Lavender Planet

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SOTD December 15, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick G5
Brush: JR #41 badger
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

Wonderful shave with the G5. Smooth and comfortable all around. Can't ask for much more than that. Have a great day!

Another gorgeous brush...You have; my friend: singlehandedly help make many a shave cave land-scape a much prettier place!

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Cold Water Shave
Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera
WCS Synthetic
Proraso Red
Ever Ready 1912
GEM PTFE (3)
Thayer's Original Witch Hazel

The GEM blade is much smoother after a few shaves. Close comfortable shave today and no irritation. Cold water shaving with a rigid blade has made such a difference.

December 16, 2018
Sabre Lvl 2 with Triad Ti
Gem PTFE
RV Rover with TGN Finest
MdC Original
Myrsol Antesol

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lovely set up and pic.cool brush..

Sun 16th Dec

Vulfix 404 mixed
Arran Aromatics-Bay Citrus
Supply SE-V1 / V2 No3 plate.
Personna S/S [ 5 ]
Jaguar Prestige A/S Lotion

Within the space of less than a week the Supply has gone from being a mediocre Injector Razor to a Top Notch one,
simply by changing the blade I use. Though the Shave was again excellent, like many I seem to enjoy Shaving more
with a frequent change of Razors.

Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: WDC-8, Maseto 24mm 2BF
Soap: Stirling Sandalwood
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Schick Proline P
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Stirling PSB

A sterling Sandalwood Sunday shave, sublime.
Happy Shaving one and all.

SE Sunday's Shave


Cold Water Wash
Eureka Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #18
Gem Jr. Bar
Original Gem Cutlery SE
CWR
Aqua Velva 5 in 1 AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Eureka Shaving Soap face lathered well with the Jayaruh #18 brush. I did two passes with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher Razor with an Original Gem Cutlery SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

December 16th
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (6)
Brush: 30DCLEV1.*
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: CK Porthos
Thayers Rose witch hazel
AS: CK Porthos

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That is a super groovy razor there. Sounds like a great shave too. I love my E's.

Thank you!

Mammoth Soaps | Hygge
Phoenix Shaving | The Starcraft | Roswell Hybrid Synth
The New Improved Schick Injector Razor | Personna 74

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Good Sunday morning to you all, Thanks for all the research that got me here to these great razor forums. Gem(ASR) was not as big a name in rural Canada IMO like Schick and the giant Gillette but in the larger cities they were there no doubt.
Razor: Gem 1912 (MFG1921> this one) great razor and it does a better job than a lot of my other brands that are not Gem.
Blade: GEM Personna SS PTFE(Teflon)
Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville
Brush : RazoRock Noir 400
Aftershave: Italian barber Amici
Balm: Nivea original

Have some Great Gem shaves!

SOTD December 16, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM Micromatic
Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

Nice shave with the Micromatic. Smooth and comfortable. Light pressure and let the razor do its thing. All came together quite nicely. Have a great day!