Injector advice needed

[Antares600]

I'm about to have my first Injector shave in a few hours. Can anyone tell me what to expect as far as aggressiveness vs. a Gem or Gillette Super Speed?

Just curious what to expect before I go at it.

 

[dcobranchi]

Similar to a SS. Way less aggressive than most of my GEMs.

 

[razorx]

Which injector are you using for your first try ?

 

[Antares600]

'41 Schick, gold with amber bakelite handle

 

[razorx]

'41 Schick, gold with amber bakelite handle

Sounds like a Type E,much more agressive than a SuperSpeed and more agressive than many GEMs.Through the years after the Type E the Shick razors become less agressive over time.The Type L's for example,can be quite mild.

I generally like agressive razors that show plenty of blade but for some reason I prefer the Type I series of Shicks which I believe to be a perfect compromise.If I want a more agressive shave from them I thin out my lather.

If thatis a Type E you have there....I would go with a thick,rich protective lather and keep the blade cover almost parallel to your skin then slowly angle until you find a comfortable technique to shave with.

 

[Antares600]

Sounds like a Type E,much more agressive than a SuperSpeed and more agressive than many GEMs.Through the years after the Type E the Shick razors become less agressive over time.The Type L's for example,can be quite mild.

I generally like agressive razors that show plenty of blade but for some reason I prefer the Type I series of Shicks which I believe to be a perfect compromise.If I want a more agressive shave from them I thin out my lather.

If thatis a Type E you have there....I would go with a thick,rich protective lather and keep the blade cover almost parallel to your skin then slowly angle until you find a comfortable technique to shave with.

Yeah from your description it sounds like I have an E type.

I just finished my shave and I can say it's far more aggressive than any Super Speed. It's definitely a more comfortable shave than any Gem I've used. I did have a thick Arko lather, esp. on my final pass.

The shave was beautiful by the way! One minor nick in my usual problem area, but that's it. No irritation whatsoever.

 

[santamariasteve]

The Type E is very aggressive and it gave me a blood bath, even though my beard is coarse. But I tamed it by using SLOW strokes. I now love it.

 

[stvince71]

The Type E is very aggressive and it gave me a blood bath, even though my beard is coarse. But I tamed it by using SLOW strokes. I now love it.

Kind of sounds like my first go around with classic shaving in general.