1912!!! Very exciting, I can't wait to use it!
The "Try a New SE" PIF
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Excellent, I've heard great things about the Shovelhead.
Thanks Porter, this was extremely generous.
Thanks Porter, this was extremely generous.
I'm so excited! That featherweight looks gorgeous! Thanks again macdaddy.
Yes, thisis my chance to become a LOSER hahaha, haven't received a PM Yet though. Very Generous and I hope to give it some spins and i will post how I fell about it.
Oh my, I have the very worst luck with these random draw PIFs. 71% odds... Ah well! Congrats to all you Winning LOSERS (I mean that in the nice way. 
). I can't wait to see the reviews. Will they be done here? Or in new, individual threads?
). I can't wait to see the reviews. Will they be done here? Or in new, individual threads?- Thread starter
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I think some guys do use it more like the Micromatics with it flat against their face, but personally I find I get better results with it when I treat it more like the 1912 and keep the flat of the head up off my face a little bit -- still a fairly shallow blade angle, but I don't seem to get enough bite if I keep it flat. YMMV, though, so let us know what you find.
Here in this thread, just to keep everything all together. Of course, if folks want to post full-on reviews over in the Reviews section and then link to them from here, that's cool too.
How aggressive is a open comb micromatic compared to let's say an EJ89?
Wow...excellent, very generous PIF! I'm almost embarrassed to say that I have a sample of every one of these razors...and except for the Schick injector, they're all in my rather-extended rotation. Obviously I'm not in on this but just wanted to commend you for this great offer and encourage anyone who hasn't experienced the joys of SE shaving to jump on this offer and give it a try!
It's a very different feel so I can't honestly say if one is more aggressive than the other. Either one will bite you if you don't treat them with respect. The Micromatic may be less forgiving to bad technique.
A lot more aggressive, but more due to blade gap and exposure. It just requires a much flatter angle though. Once you get it, it's a breeze.
So is there a place that I can read up on a tutorial on how to use an SE? I looked in the stickies here but didn't find anything. Just wanna be prepared for when mine arrives. 
Flatter angle, starting flat against the face, or close to it. Otherwise, same rules as DE technique, pretty much.
Okay that sounds like a plan. Thanks sychodelix! Looking forward to giving it a try. I enjoy using my injector but I would assume its a bit different than using the other SE's.
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Just a quick update: The packages are going out today, so you all should get them as soon as the USPS can get them to you. In the meantime, if anyone else has technique or other questions before the razors are in your hands, fire away.
Ooooow, wonder which box is mine! Thanks again for the awesome PIF Porter! Really looking forward to reviewing and hearing others reviews as well!
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The real thanks go to our anonymous donor. I just handled the orchestration here in the forum.
I'm looking forward to hearing what you all have to say, too.
I'm so excited to be a part of this...can't wait to become a LOSER. Thanks to everyone who was involved.
Well many thanks for the orchestration of the PIF. And thanks to the donor. Wherever you are, thank you!The real thanks go to our anonymous donor. I just handled the orchestration here in the forum.
I'm looking forward to hearing what you all have to say, too.
Yes. Thanks to both of you!
Ok, how does the Shovelhead compare to the Open Comb Micromatic and the Feather Weight?
In my experience the Feather Weight is very mild. The Open Comb Micromatic can be really aggressive unless (as sychodelix pointed out) you keep it close to flat.
Any recommendations on technique or anything else to expect?
In my experience the Feather Weight is very mild. The Open Comb Micromatic can be really aggressive unless (as sychodelix pointed out) you keep it close to flat.
Any recommendations on technique or anything else to expect?
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