Have not had time to properly transcribe my recent showdowns, but here are the results.
Replaceable blade straights. Round 1, new blades.
#1 - Feather DX w/Feather Pro Super. I do not believe that I have ever shaved with a more capable tool. My other shavettes get close along with my best straight. The 2 things I'd like more would be better balance and less slippery scales. Effortless and smooth cutting action.
#2 - Focus R28 Slim Al w/GSB. This tool requires a bit steeper angle than I usually use, but that makes the stretching action of the design come in play. I love the balance and have adapted to the very low weight. Effortless and smooth cutting action. Almost.... as good as the Super DX combo.
#3 - Focus R21 Evolution w/half Feather DE. Great open edge shave. Better than most of my straights, but like most gear with a Feather on the first shave... toothy.
Be interesting to see how things go further on.
Supply Injector - Blade War
I went 6 good shaves with a Schick Proline. I'm sure it would go much further for an Excalibur participant, not me though.
#1 - Supply Personna. I whined about these things on my first tries, so to be objective I gave them another shot after reading a few complaints about the first blade from the dispenser. Nope, not one bit better. I changed out after a few strokes. I took special notice that I was not 'edge dragging' while loading. Maybe these would work for me with a 1 dot or a 3 dot plate, but I don't have them. Or maybe I got some of a bad batch. Prolly done with these.
#2 - Vintage Schick Injector. These blades came in the case with my I1a that I got for about $6. It was very lightly used but not a NOS specimen. I believe the blades are original since they have round holes rather than the oblong. Assuming vintage, they out age me. They certainly outshave the Personna, but not as good as a modern Chinese Schick, and certainly not a Proline. Finished the 1st pass and did a 2nd. The shave was still short of the mark. I have no nostalgic attachment here, so out it came. I saved it to try in the I1 someday.
#3 - Brand new Schick Proline. The blade brought the shave up to snuff. I must say, that the Supply with the 2 dot plate and Proline could beat out the Focus Dynamic R48 1/2 DE pivoting head razor for the coveted title of the 'Wedding Razor'
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Disclaimer...... Tests such as these are my opinions only, for me. They do not conform to the 30DC philosophy and program here at Shave School where blade and equipment jumping is highly discouraged. One could easily learn to use any of the gear mentioned for the successful attainment of great shaving skills.
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