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Sunday Schick shave

Razor: Schick G injector Canadian version-Mfg late 1940's-early 50's, interesting razor with a E3 safety bar style with parallel groves. mid range<
Blade: Personna SS PTFE injector(5) very sharp blade with good longevity & smooths out over time.
Soap: CR Salter Indian Sandal wood- nice scent with great lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Timberwolf 24 mm knot- Excellent lather creator, nice scrub with cloud like soft tips, excellent synthetic brush IMO.
Pre shave : Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Witch hazel + Ogallala Bayrum & Sandal wood + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 weeper = Excellent shave with my Canadian version of a Schick G1 injector.



Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

fine set up and pic Greg..

 

SOTD December 6, 2020

Brush: Artisan badger
Razor: Schick Adjustable Injector
Blade: Schick
Lather: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

 

Nice looking shave, Arthur!
How secure does the blade feel in the razor? Any wiggle or play in the blade as you shave?

 

Schick Hydro-Magic (I2) Razor
Personna PTFE Blade
Wontshed #3 Boar (restored) Brush
Stubble Buster Game Soap
Seabreeze Astringent
Pinaud Citrus Musk After Shave

 

Schick adjustable, vintage Schick Twin blade, shave 5


60s style adjustable injector razor used this time. This razor is also known as a M1 and can be dated for sure to only the 60s since these razors were only branded as dial razors on the sticker and cases from 1966 - 1969. That also puts this particular injector as only made by Eversharp unlike the ones called M3 adjustables which were produced by both Eversharp and Warner Lambert being produced from 1964 - 1966 and 1968 - 1973. As such it makes for a good comparitor with the M2 aka 7os style and the undesignated 80s style adjustable injectors. Razor was used on the highest setting like the other 2. Guard also didn't have as much gap on the highest setting as opposed to the other 2. Shave was also milder and noticeably less close but still as good as the Type N1. Even though this razor was never designed to use Twin blades unlike the 70s and 80s versions it works fine with one and perform admirably. End result BBS finish achieved.

More on Type M adjustable injectors.
https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/schick-type-m-injectors-for-dummies.64180/

Final conclusions.
These vintage Schick Twin blades are viable substitutes for modern Schick II Twin blades and are worth seeking out in unopened packages especially if they are priced lower than the modern versions which are very pricey at the moment.


As can be seen with the razors used there seems to be a linear progression from the 60s to 80s style adjustable in making them more aggressive on the highest setting with each revision.


60s style aka M1 on the left
70s style aka M2 in the middle
80s style aka undesignated on the right.

 

Mon 7th December

Stirling Syn. 26mm
P & B Spitfire
Schick “O” Clone
Schick S/S Twin-Japan ( 15 )
P & B Spitfire A/S Splash

I seem to have fallen into a pattern of alternate day Shaves, as not really going out at the moment. Also been having such good Shaves recently that regrowth is low, so saving on blade use. I know that a few people get surprising number of uses of a Twin Blade, but this blade is tailing off, though the Shave was not uncomfortable, but whisker reduction not as good as usual.

 

Menthol Monday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick
Semogue 1305 Boar
Wabbit V3
Personna Injector
CWR
Osage Rub

The TSD Iced Lime Shave Stick face-lathered well with the Semogue 1305 Boar. Two passes and touch ups with the Wabbit V3 razor with a Personna Injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

The blade feels quite secure. The spine just clicks into place.
But to be honest I think there will be eventual wear over time so it won't last as long as a 1912.

 

Nice setup Ron. I have the Rose scented SR Salter. How's the scent on the Indian Sandalwood?

Thanks Gary. Have a great day.

 

It would be an engineering marvel if it lasted as long as a 1912.

 

The CRSalter Sandalwood has a nice scent, not as strong as TOBS but maybe but a true Sandalwood scent, I have used it about 4 times since purchasing it and can not complain.
The croap gives good protection and post shave might be just as good as any cream out there IMO.

 

MMMonday, Dec7th, 2020

Razor: MicroMatic Clog Pruf (Peerless model 17 nib S.B)-Mfg 1945, excellent mid range, nice shave as usual with the MicroMatics.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(8) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity+ smooths out nicely as used over time, Predictable.
Soap: Razorock Irish Countryside- mild scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow with brown whiskers 26mm- excellent lather creator, has nice backbone for scrub + cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush washed my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + 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: Razorock XXX with witch Hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my MMCP with a coated gem blade.


Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

Schick L5, vintage Schick Twin blade, shave 6.


Razor is also known as a Schick Classic and incorrectly as a Paul Revere. This razor was distributed by International Silver but never under their Paul Revere product line. I started out with a single edge blade but the shave was a total disappointment then I switched over to a twin blade. Much better, apparently this razor was designed for twin blades also like the 73 and later Type L razors. The shave and end result was the same as using a twin blade in a L1 produced during the same time frame. It also confirmed the later Type L razors produced in the 80s are in fact the same razor head. End result BBS finish was achieved but a better result can be had with a Type N or any of the Type M adjustables with the same blade.

 

Monday's Shave

PAL Injectomatic
Personna Blade
Wild West Brushworks 'Renaissance'
Stirling Orange Chill Shaving Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Fine Italian Citrus Aftershave

 

Tuesday 8th December
GEM 3D SE by Roger Quintero
GEM SSC #2

 

Tabac Tuesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Semogue 1305 Boar
Wabbit V3
Personna Injector
CWR
Tabac ASB

The Tabac Shave Soap face-lathered well with the Semogue 1305 Boar. Two passes and touch ups with the Wabbit V3 razor with a Personna Injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SE SOTD Tue, Dec 8th 2020

Razor: Gem Junior 1912 Parade with baton handle- Mfg 1943, Excellent mid range, very nice razor to handle.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(9) excellent blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out nicely.
Soap: Razorock Irish Countryside- mild scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Lucky dice tuxedo knot 26mm- great lather creator with good backbone & cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: washed face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + dollop of Clear Aloe vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock American barber with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Gem Jr 1912 Parade with gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

Tuesday's Shave

Eversharp/Schick J1
Schick Blade
Turn-N-Shave 'Party Brush'
CRSW 'Juniper' Shaving Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pitralon Classic Aftershave