Injector E model question

[Cheech]

So, I picked up an E model off of fleabay. One of the things that appealed to me about the E was the movable spring, so the head could be completely cleaned.

I got it, and I suspect the spring is bent. When rotated around, it doesn't press back against the razor at all. I think it may be bent slightly forward. But, before I go "fixing" anything, I'd like to make sure this is the case.

I don't suppose anyone with a E model would mind posting a picture (in profile) so I could check this?

 

[cutting_edge]

The movable spring is what tightens the blade, so this is what you have to worry about. If the spring s not tight, you could end up hurting yourself while shaving. The movable spring was only on the early E models, and came in two forms - flat and squiggly. After that, they made the spring fixed.

Here is a good site for looking over the many different Schick razors:

Selest "Schick" under TYPE from the drop down menu and "submit"

 

[Darjeeling Express]

Post a pic, it may be, as Cutting Edge points out, a fixed head.

 

[Cheech]

Here are some pictures. The first is to give you an idea of where the spring is in relation to the rest of the head. Sorry for the quality, but all I have right now is my phone.

Looking at these pictures, doesn't the head look awfully straight?

 

[mmack66]

Looks like the spring needs to be bent towards the head a litle bit.

 

[82R100]

Here are some pictures. The first is to give you an idea of where the spring is in relation to the rest of the head. Sorry for the quality, but all I have right now is my phone.

Looking at these pictures, doesn't the head look awfully straight?

Springwise, that's way off.

When tweaked properly, the spring should simultaneously bear against the two perpendicular surfaces in that corner.

In the first photo, the spring should be oriented straight up when in preloaded, shaving position.

Rotate it counterclockwise to 8 o'clock position or so for tweaking. I'd recommend using a needle nose pliers near the base of the spring in an iterative trial and error fashion.

When properly fixed, the spring should hold the assembly tight, with no rattling before a blade is even inserted.

You need to find a photo of a properly adjusted one for reference.

- Chris