Well I finally had a shave with a Schick Injector.
I got what I think is an E1 in the case, and it came with an original Injector and a second more well-used razor, possibly an E2.
Being a DE shaver for years, I wanted to try a Schick to compare the experience.
I know there will be a learning curve with these, and I had to inject a vintage blade since my new blades aren’t in yet, so I’m sure these will be factors.
The E feels very aggressive. Gives a very good close shave but is aggressive to the point of being a little rough.
Holding the blade flat to the face helps this a lot, but not entirely.
It felt very light in the hand compared to any of my DE razors so the tendency is to put pressure on it, but this wasn’t necessary at all.
I tried an L1 on part of my face and it was much milder and more forgiving, quite pleasant to use, but not as effective (again, a new blade might fix that).
I really like the L1 as it is as pleasant to use as my Tech.
I will give the E some time too, just to see if my technique improves. The quality of shave is certainly great on that one.
No nicks or cuts, but I could feel that it would be easily possible if one wasn’t careful.
It will be fun to see if I can get acquainted with these.
I got what I think is an E1 in the case, and it came with an original Injector and a second more well-used razor, possibly an E2.
Being a DE shaver for years, I wanted to try a Schick to compare the experience.
I know there will be a learning curve with these, and I had to inject a vintage blade since my new blades aren’t in yet, so I’m sure these will be factors.
The E feels very aggressive. Gives a very good close shave but is aggressive to the point of being a little rough.
Holding the blade flat to the face helps this a lot, but not entirely.
It felt very light in the hand compared to any of my DE razors so the tendency is to put pressure on it, but this wasn’t necessary at all.
I tried an L1 on part of my face and it was much milder and more forgiving, quite pleasant to use, but not as effective (again, a new blade might fix that).
I really like the L1 as it is as pleasant to use as my Tech.
I will give the E some time too, just to see if my technique improves. The quality of shave is certainly great on that one.
No nicks or cuts, but I could feel that it would be easily possible if one wasn’t careful.
It will be fun to see if I can get acquainted with these.