Today's shave: Proraso Green whipped up with an Omega boar. Brand new Chick blade in the PAL, finished with Florida Water. I don't like the handle on the PAL. For whatever reason, it just doesn't feel right to me. Too thin and too wide. That being said, I wouldn't ever change a single thing about this razor! What a shave! Prepped for my typical 2-pass shave, standard for me with injectors, WTG then ATG. I almost stopped after the first pass! Single pass got me a perfectly passable DFS. Lathered up for second pass and with just a few touch-ups landed smack dab in BBS territory. I have no explanation for this, the blade gap is similar to the injectors I own, the angle of the handle is slightly different, but the only major difference seems to be how much of the blade is exposed after the edge. Not sure if this razor was blessed by a shaman, is possessed by a clean shaven spirit, or is the result of alien technology, but it works! I'm going to be sad when it's time for this one to leave.
Here is an updated list 1. @old-school shaver -done 2. @whiteboy_cannon -done 3. @dustmite -has 4. @Jayaruh 5. @PLAla 6. @Jim99 7. @Bama Samurai 8. @som 9. @ram57 10. Last edited: Today at 3:30 PM Who else wants in? There is no limit on how many want in.
Regarding the handle, take a look at the images in post #70 in this thread, in particular the PAL on the lower left. The handle on that one looks very much like a Schick handle. The PAL was made with at least 3 different handles, possibly more. One of them is bound to meet with your approval. --Bob
Here is the one Bob refers to , it is made in Great Britain. I shave with this one and a slim black longer handled one ,with great results. PS It is ribbed on the underside of the handle .
Had a shave yesterday with a Schick Adjustable & Twin Blade , and the shave was really comfortable and ultra close. Today used the Pal Injecto-matic , and it felt quite natural in my hand and was very agile in all shaving planes , especially around the chin and neck . The shave quality was Top Notch too. I think its perhaps the Handle shape and length that makes the PAL a winner for me , as well as the fact that I get a DFS with it ,and it only needs a single blade.
Tom, I have an IM coming to me Tuesday that I got in a trade. I will pass the pass-around to the next guy on the list, @PLAla . Thanks for doing this. I will post my results for the IM next week.
I have @PLAla 's info, and will ship this off tomorrow or Tuesday at the latest. Wonderful razor, I will truly miss this one.
Congrats Jim! Wow @whiteboy_cannon you got rid of the IM? The only way I'm getting rid of mine is when they pry it from my cold dead hands!
@twhite I currently have the Schick Adjustable. Would you like to bump me down another notch and have @dustmite send it to @Jim99?
No don't worry about it. It will be Friday before you get it. Enjoy them. Tom Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Today I used Barbasol original with the PAL and still had the same amazing results. I had two shaves in between, same apparatus as the first, and not a bad shave in the bunch. I'm still not a fan of the handle, but once I get started it's not an issue. I will definitely be on the lookout for one to call my own. Thanks again, Tom, for sharing your toys!
