Well gents, I will admit, I have had fun throughout these last three to four years of using safety razors. From my venerable Parker 99r to now my Schick Injector type I, I have been on an incredible journey. However, there comes a time when a man needs to prioritize what is important. Right now, I can say that, classic as these instruments are, they just seem not for me.
I do not say these things lightly. I managed to knock off my bucket list, classic shaving, to my enjoyment. Talking with the friendly folks on this website, and watching the enthusiasm that some of the wet-shaving community has for this hobby, is fun (I am even subscribed to Ken Surfs). I just have to say that I got into this purely to save money on the blades, not for some hobby, as blasphemous as that sounds. I get too many nicks and cuts trying to use these razors to get my hair cut close to the skin, and I just cannot devote the time to taking the care to having to play a dexterity balancing act to getting the results I want and need.
It is with a heavy burden that I must announce that I will be retiring my injector to a ceremonial role soon and exploring either a new cartridge system or even more blasphemous, electric shavers. I appreciate the skills and advice I have learned over the past few years. Thank you.
I do not say these things lightly. I managed to knock off my bucket list, classic shaving, to my enjoyment. Talking with the friendly folks on this website, and watching the enthusiasm that some of the wet-shaving community has for this hobby, is fun (I am even subscribed to Ken Surfs). I just have to say that I got into this purely to save money on the blades, not for some hobby, as blasphemous as that sounds. I get too many nicks and cuts trying to use these razors to get my hair cut close to the skin, and I just cannot devote the time to taking the care to having to play a dexterity balancing act to getting the results I want and need.
It is with a heavy burden that I must announce that I will be retiring my injector to a ceremonial role soon and exploring either a new cartridge system or even more blasphemous, electric shavers. I appreciate the skills and advice I have learned over the past few years. Thank you.