Hahaha love it!For me, blood, mainly. I have to watch the angle as I set it on my neck. Might as well load it like this:
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But I’m convinced my technique is far more wary than it was, now that I’m using SRs.
Hahaha love it!For me, blood, mainly. I have to watch the angle as I set it on my neck. Might as well load it like this:
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But I’m convinced my technique is far more wary than it was, now that I’m using SRs.
my only regret is that my "razor time" is so reduced.
Well said sir! Seems when I think I have something figured out, there's a twist. But makes it fun.Shave and learn.
Sunday shave Nov 17-2019, It is going to be with a fairly new acquired J1 Schick injector with NOS platinum blades, the razor is a nice milder razor that will give a DFS.
Razor : Schick injector J1 type- MFG 1957-64
Blade : Schick platinum injector NOS (2)
Soap : Tabac
Brush : Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm+
Preshave:Brush wash the face with CeraVe hand bar soap+ a dollop of Aloe Vera gel
Post shave : Dickinson's witch hazel
Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + Nivea balm
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
Nothing wrong with a DFS according to my skin, milder razors are designed to give a great shave but easy on the skin and its up to the operator to understand that design positive of the milder razors. Some times after using a aggressive razor the next day I will switch to milder one just to give the skin a rest.
I shave every day and do not like the feel of stubble if I do not shave.
Have some great shaves!
I do not use the B-20 Schick prolines in my Schick injector razors because they are designed for a shavette , They are shorter in length by .005 thousands of a inch and have a huge radius on the ends of the blade that are not really ideal for the regular Schick blade stops. Some fellows claim they are good in their Schick injectors, if used they will be a little more aggressive and make sure they are seated parallel to the safety bar. I used the B-20 injector blades in my Enders speed shaver with great success and have tried one in my Schick E2 and did not care for it because of seating issues. The b-20 blades are sharp and give a reasonable shave but they are meant for certain razors only.All my Schick injectors have been perfect for restrained, effective shaves. From the L that I bought New New Stock in my teens, to the Es and Gs I have rescued from antique stores.
I have been warned that the Schick Proline B-20s might break the bounds of restraint. Any opinions there? Maybe I should load one after Thanksgiving.
I do not use the B-20 Schick prolines in my Schick injector razors because they are designed for a shavette , They are shorter in length by .005 thousands of a inch and have a huge radius on the ends of the blade that are not really ideal for the regular Schick blade stops. Some fellows claim they are good in their Schick injectors, if used they will be a little more aggressive and make sure they are seated parallel to the safety bar. I used the B-20 injector blades in my Enders speed shaver with great success and have tried one in my Schick E2 and did not care for it because of seating issues. The b-20 blades are sharp and give a reasonable shave but they are meant for certain razors only.
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Here is a B-20 blade on top of a regular Schick injector blade and you can see the large radius corners & shorter length that is not ideal for blade stops IMO.
November 25 already? Just going to say, a PIF, a bunch of strenuous forestry work, and the approach of Thanksgiving take it out of a guy. But I have been restrained and freedom (enjoyed responsibly) is near!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Have a great holiday.
MrBeez has said it well for me. I did every shave (with perhaps 1 exception) with 2-passes and no touch-ups, and I'm going to continue that trend -- at least for the most part....there were times that I REALLY needed a spot touch-up. I learned a lot from this exercise, but perhaps one of the biggest take-aways is that I really don't need a 3rd pass, and my face has thanked me for that restraint.The official end of the restraint period approaches but I am pretty sure I’ll be sticking to the restraint concept for quite a while. I’ll keep comfort as my guide from here on out. Oh I’m sure I’ll slip and be tempted by the hunt but in the end comfort is king. A happy Thanksgiving to and all!
But I’m convinced my technique is far more wary than it was, now that I’m using SRs.
However, after a quick search for a thread with such a topic I didnt find one, so, fair enough and challenge accepted. I'll start a thread tomorrow and drop a link here for those so inclined.