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Hopefully somewhere down the road I'll get one of the suggested razors. After making this post I bought a Schick Injector so I could try a SE without spending a lot of money. Have to say that I really like the Injector (L model) and it definitely has a spot in my razor rotation.
I experienced the same sensation when I got mine. A few things that helped were to stretch my skin tighter than I might using a DE, almost similar to a straight razor shave. Use more pressure than a heavier razor, but a sort of pulling pressure down your face, not pushing in to the skin per se. Finally, shorter strokes helped for me. Short, almost buffing strokes work well for me.I've had the vector for a week or so and am experiencing a lot of tugging with it - does anyone have any advice as to angle, etc? I also have a Paradigm AC SE which I love, and have had Colonial General (both versions) and SE1. Thanks and any advice appreciated.
I experienced the same sensation when I got mine. A few things that helped were to stretch my skin tighter than I might using a DE, almost similar to a straight razor shave. Use more pressure than a heavier razor, but a sort of pulling pressure down your face, not pushing in to the skin per se. Finally, shorter strokes helped for me. Short, almost buffing strokes work well for me.
I, too, am surprised to see so little said about the Enoch. The only negative thing I could say about it has to do with blade loading, but having had it for a while now, I have that down pat. Of the modern SE razors I have tried (Hawk V2 and V3, Supply injector and Mongoose), it is easily the one I reach for most often. The Mongoose is perhaps slightly more efficient, but it is quite heavy so the Enoch gets used more often. You mentioned that the handle is thin, and it is, but I find that the overall feel and balance of the razor is excellent.I have a few SE’s and nearly every single one delivers excellent shaves in both AC & GEM style blades. But, I’d like to throw one into the field that doesn’t get much talk and it’s a shame. For me, this razor delivers a similar, not identical shave to the Cobra razor that I believe it was designed to replace (just my opinion). And it’s the Enoch by Classic Shaving. A superb shaver that is mid-aggressive, well balanced and competitively priced. Good blade feel with very nice smoothness and not intimidating at all. The handle feels a little on the thin side but, offers good grip with a flared end for balance. It’s a 3 piece design that nearly mimics (some would argue identical to the Asylum RX which it definitely shows design cues of) the tongue & groove arrangement/design of the RX.
Like I stated previously, I own quite a few of the modern SE’s today and the Enoch shaves as good as any of them. I would not hesitate in recommending a new or seasoned shaver in trying the Enoch.....
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Guys, I have the Vector and Paradigm SE. How would the General fit as a third AC? Anyone keep the General around with the other two?
Gorgeous razor. Currently unobtainium, however.Paradigm Titanium SE - hands down the best razor I own (but I only have 9 so not a massive comparison)
have been using the feather pro blades and it’s great
just tried it with a Feather super pro and it makes it much more efficient (more blade feel though)
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But they’re not SE, no?I get my best shaves with the Rockwell 6S and Razorock game changer 0.84
Ok my bad over looked its about straightsBut they’re not SE, no?