Schick Repeating Razor Owners Club (SRROC)

I was so green when I bought mine (still am in many ways) and not really knowing what to look for - I bought two within the space of a week figuring I'd keep the one I liked best and sell the other. Then I found one a bit more expensive which looked really clean and straight and the guy had just had it reconditioned by Razor Emporium (I got the receipt from him) so I figured that was the one most likely to be in the best condition. It wound up being the one I kept and got rid of the others. So I got familiar with the price range at the time.

I'd say that since I began hunting them in August, I've seen this C type holding steady in its price range $30 - $70.

I've been shaving exclusively with it all month and have not experienced a bad shave - while testing 6 different blades. I have found it to be near foolproof. (as a fool I can attest to this.)
I can think of only two cons:

- I have to load it manually. It does not load like a regular injector. No injector key. With that - the blades produced for it were thicker than today's blades, so the magazine repeater can get jammed with today's thinner blades. Many guys report that theirs works fine, but mine has jammed a couple times already. So I hand-load it - which is actually very easy - just be careful.

- while it is so cool to have a "built-in case" for it, the base acts as the handle. It is square and not as comfortable as common injector handles. Additionally the art deco-like filigree is way cool - but does not provide a great grip when wet.

But I didn't get it for everyday use, so it should work real fine for me as my travel razor. (One drawback - it must travel in cargo on an airplane, unless you take the blade out for travel and are prepared to show the razor at the security check in. It already delayed me on one trip even though not loaded.)

As for the SV. I've tried their Dolomite, Manna and now the 70th Anniversary. I've really liked the face feel and conditioning of every one of the soaps. But the scent of the 70th is my favorite. A fresh light floral scent (but not feminine and not overscented) but with its own top note of a citrus mix.

Good luck!

 

January 26, 2016

30-day focus with my Schick Type C1 - The Simplified Schick Automatic Razor.

I’ve been testing a variety of blades all month with this razor as I’d like to be comfortable using it as my travel razor.

Shave 17 - prior to hitting the road for a work retreat for the week in the Cascade mountain range of Washington state.

Razor: Schick Type C1
Blade: NOS Schick Twin Injector 1973 (2)
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary
Brushes! : Rooney 3/3 Faux Ebony - "Super" Silvertip and
Stirling Kong Synthetic



The combination of yesterday's and today's shave have proven to me why this is such a great razor/blade combination. Yesterday's shave was so close that I awoke this morning with minimal growth. This has happened a few times already this month. My reaction has been to go for the one-pass ATG shave.

Maintaining a very light touch (no pressure) and keeping the razor head flat against the face are the keys to a great shave with the C. This one-pass was going very well so I did some buffing on my trouble spots and was rewarded with the closest and smoothest shave since I left carts about 9 months ago. Minimal irritation in those buffing areas, but repaired well with witch hazel, the AS balm and a bit of cream from Gingers Garden.

Eight hours later and I still have that 'dolphin-smooth' skin all over.

Would someone please confirm that facial hair grows at the same rate in the winter as it does in the summer? Because I don't want to wake up from this dream.

Cheers!
RT

 

thanks for all that info...glad you like it, also that SV 70th scent is my fav. exactly as you described.

 

I was wondering if we have any new members who aren't on the list? Check page 1 and if not then let me know so I can add you!

 

January 29, 2016
30-day focus with my Schick Type C1 - The Simplified Schick Automatic Razor.

Shave 20

Razor: Schick Type C1
Blade: NOS Schick Twin Injector 1973 (5)
Soap: La Toja
Brush: Rubberset 300N Nylon Brown/Amber Lucite



Last shave of the workweek while away at a business retreat.

Haven't reported on the shaves in a few days, but all of them have been with the Twin blade and have been similar - very close shaves. So close that it requires a light touch with a deliberate pace. I've found that I cannot safely rush a shave with this blade. Which may not make it ideal for this razor on the road where I seem to be a bit more rushed to get out the door.

But anytime you have the ability to take your time and mind your technique — this is a great combo.

Will look to do a final report this weekend on all the blades I've used.

Cheers!
RT

 

My thoughts exactly Vince..It is a Great Combo for Sure but it does demand that extra focus which aint a bad thing cause when you are using a Combo that doesn't demand that same focus you will Feel as Free as the Wind...Great write up by the Way..

Billy..

 

January 2016

RECAP
30-day focus with my Schick Type C1 - The Simplified Schick Automatic Razor.
I tested 6 different injector blades this month with the C1, that I hope will serve as my travel razor.



Blades used:
Schick - China
Schick Platinum - Holland
Personna 74* (1970s)
Schick Plus Platinum - US (1980-ish?)
Feather Pro (Artist Club) Cut down to fit the C1.
Schick Twin Injector (1973) Just thin enough to fit the C1.

First about the Schick Type C1.
(YMMV)

Like most any razor, once you get the angle right (extremely shallow) and get used to its handling (square body, slick-when-wet sides) this razor will give very good to great shaves with almost any blade as it did in my focus. A very light touch (no pressure!) and maintaining the razor head flat against the face are the keys to a great shave with the C1. I’ve had more shaves that resulted in 1-pass shaves, due the previous day's great shave, than I’ve ever had.

Also, I insert blades manually into the razor head. This razor was made before the injector pack with the ‘key’ were invented, so you cannot load them like other razors. The razor has its own “repeater loading” feature for blade loading, but i do not use that either.

Limitations for loading aside, the C1 gives great shaves and will work for me as an excellent travel razor, though probably not as an everyday razor.

Blades

Schick - China (A ‘Chick’ blade as it is referred to)
In my beginner’s foray into injector shaving, this is my go to, journeyman blade. It just works. - and they're still being made! In the C1 they do the job really well.

Schick Platinum - Holland
Very sharp blade compared to the Chick. Took a bit of time to get used to the sharpness, especially around my chin, in order to find the right approach. Technique focus and a slick, hydrated soap really helps with this blade.

Schick Plus Platinum - US (1980-ish?)
This blade started me down the path of perfect (for me) shaves. Close, smooth, comfortable and sharp, this blade led to shaves that were so good that the following day’s shave became a one-pass ATG shave that just repeated with the next day’s shave. I don’t know if it was the sharpest blade in the trials, but this one may become the regular blade for me with this razor.

Personna 74* (1970s)
This blade appears to have achieved legendary status with injector experts. Now I know why. Very sharp and very smooth, this blade gave me as good a shave as any other blade in the trials. Extremely pricey however - if one has any luck in finding them! But the legendary reputation has as much to do with the longevity of each blade. Some people report a single blade lasting an entire month of shaves. Having found a pack that includes 11 blades I certainly look forward to testing this claim. Even so, considering its price, rarity and with so many other great blades available - I’ll probably not get a second pack.

Feather Pro (Artist Club) - Cut down to fit the C1.
Or the FergieFeather as I call it, having got the idea from @Billyfergie
Yowzer! this is one sharp blade! Even though I had gotten used to a Feather AC Pro in a Mongoose, as well as the unusual blade angle for the C1 - this blade requires laser-focus and does not have much blade angle forgiveness. If you can maintain strict focus and blade angle, this blade will give excellent shaves on a daily basis. I will need much more practice with it and will do that as I test this blade in other razors as well. *NOTE: it requires a sharp and strong metal cutter in order to cut the AC blades to injector length.

Schick Twin Injector (1973)
The wider and thicker twin blade was not made for this razor, but the ‘press fit’ head on these early injectors does not require a “key’ so this blade can fit by manually loading. This blade is also wider, so the blade exposure is significantly different than using other blades in this razor. Once I got used to the blade efficiency and sharpness, I was getting daily one-pass shaves. A one-pass with some buffing on my trouble spots, rewarded me with the closest and smoothest shave since I left carts about 9 months ago. It shaves so close that it requires a light touch with a deliberate pace. I've found that I cannot safely rush a shave with this blade. Which may not make it ideal for this razor on the road where I seem to be a bit more rushed to get out the door. But anytime you have the ability to take your time and mind your technique — this is a great combo.

Conclusion
Blade preference is a YMMV issue if there ever was one. But for me, I would be comfortable using any of these blades regularly with this razor - as long as I adjust for the small differences in each.

My favorite, by only a thin margin was the Schick Plus Platinum. It’s sharpness was just enough for me, but its ease of use makes it a quick and easy shave while on the road and perhaps having to rush out of the hotel in the morning.

But for the near-term, I will probably go with the Personna 74 I used in the trials (3 shaves) just to test the longevity of the blade. Imagine going on the road for 2, 3, or 4 weeks and not having to change the blade. Tough problems to have!

Cheers!
RT

 

What a fantastic write up Vince..You have offered a great insight into these blades for folks that haven't used them..

Billy..

 

Shoot just saw B type go for &20.00 usd any one here grab that?

 

+1

 

I high bid the $20.01 B type silver today on Ebay. I'll post some pics of my gold B also when I get the silver one up and running. Bruce

 

This is my gold B type; so I guess I'm fishing for a chance to join this group. I'll send more pics/info
when I receive the silver B that I purchased today on Fbay for $20.01. Thanks, Bruce

 

Great score.

 

Heads up to anyone looking for a Schick type A......
There's one on the site that rhymes with Betsy listed for $35

 

I saw that but it's missing the cap.

 

Added to the roster, welcome Bruce, you're #19!

 

Welcome Bruce.

 

Great to have 007 join us....I always figured he'd use a repeater......Welcome aboard Bruce....

And @twhite, when can we expect a bunny repeater version....

 

here is my new B1 polished up.

 

Its a Cracker..

Billy..