I've got a Type E injector which is a bit loose (as mentioned in another thread) and I'm going to take a crack at fixing it. If I can't manage to, I think I'll look for another Type E, as I have the case to the one I bought, but I thought I would also solicit opinions - given I'm a pretty smooth-faced, sensitive-skinned guy and would prefer less aggression to more, is there another type of Injector that would be particularly well-suited?
Best (not-too-aggressive) Injector model for everyday use?
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Isn't that one gillette injector supposed to be mild?
Haha, no, I think this is one of the more aggressive ones.
The L, M, and J are much milder shaving than the E, even the G is not as aggressive as the E.
I also have sensitive skin, and found the Type E to be much too aggressive for me. I have a Type J and that works much better for me.
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I got my E fixed up with the instructions from my other thread, so I'll give it a shot tomorrow - I'll probably start looking for those others too, though, especially if (as sounds likely) the E turns out to be the wrong razor for me.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Thanks for the suggestions!
The I-type is working great for me! Can give me a great 2 pass DFS with very little irritation.
My L type is smooth as buttah.
The Gillette Injector is the most mild injector I have used.
I found the J1 and J3 to be very comfortable and still give a close shave. I have to say, though, that I haven't yet found an injector that was too aggressive. Some people put the Es and Gs in that category, but that hasn't been my experience.
The Schick adjustables are very nice, but can be hard to find at a reasonable price.
The Schick adjustables are very nice, but can be hard to find at a reasonable price.
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Maybe I'll dial 9-1 and leave the phone on the bathroom counter before I start my shave tomorrow, just in case... 
If you can find a Schick "Paul Rvevere" razor grab it. It is a great mild shaver.
+1 on the J
+1
I love my Type L Injector. And being made in the 1970's, it is quite easy to find these in pristine condition.
J all the way!
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Huh, so I was pleasantly surprised - I got quite a nice shave with the E. Just a teeny bit of irritation in one spot where I got a little too gung ho. I think my two-pass shave with it was as good as if not better than what I usually get with my DE89L + Feathers.
The only thing I wasn't sure about was the lack of heft compared to my DE89L, but that's something I'm sure I could get used to. Are there any Injectors that have a little more weight to them?
The only thing I wasn't sure about was the lack of heft compared to my DE89L, but that's something I'm sure I could get used to. Are there any Injectors that have a little more weight to them?
+1 on J and L types being mild.
That being said, I find that aggression varies even within model types...I have several type Es and Gs, some are mild, many are very close to my few experiences with a straight.
That being said, I find that aggression varies even within model types...I have several type Es and Gs, some are mild, many are very close to my few experiences with a straight.
I and L. Personally, I prefer the I with regards to weight and handle length. The Type I Hydro-Magic is very cool.
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Hm. It does look pretty cool. Any idea what I could expect to pay for one at the moment?
Can anyone tell me a link to see a picture of the Gillette injector? (not the Techmatic for which I badly overpaid) I went to wiki but could only find the Schick and other injectors.
