Poll: Are you SE only?

[Zagnut]

At the time of this thread, there were 1,804 threads in the Single Edged section compared to 30,733 threads in the Double Edged section. That's a little less than 6%.

I want to know how many of the posters in this section are truly committed single-edge blade shavers versus how many go back and forth between DE and SE. (This concerns only safety razors, I didn't factor straights into my thinking.)

 

[chilliman64]

I use a SE for headshaving most of the time with the occasional use of a HeadBlade if I'm in a bit of a rush. I mostly faceshave with a DE razor. I travel a few days per month with work and the only razor I take with me is a g-bar.

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

I voted only SE, but I am experimenting with straight razors. That wasn't an option.

 

[Zagnut]

Whether or not you use straights I decided not to consider, since "SE vs DE" is a safety razor thing. Straights are a whole different kettle of fish; I use them as well on occasion, but in terms of safety razors I only use SEs (including Schicks).

 

[bprendie]

This should be an interesting poll. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone has to say. I'm SE only.

 

[the beav]

I'm 50-50 depending on my mood.

 

[Kilroy6644]

Mostly DE, except on Single Edge Sunday. On occasion, I'll do a single pass with a new SE in the course of my normal shave, just to try it out. As for variety, I have mostly traditional blade razors, but I have one injector that I use, and a ladies injector that's a curiosity.

 

[Niles]

I use my DE razors more. SEs every once in a while.

 

[Zagnut]

The other interesting thing I'd like to see is how rapidly the switch occurred for those who are primarily SE users (since it's practically a given that someone switched to SE from DE).

I know in my case once I tried that first Injector it was within about a month that I stopped using (and later sold/gave away) my DEs. I keep a few as historical curiosities or for sentimental reasons, but I don't use them anymore. I don't even have any DE blades.

 

[beisler]

The other interesting thing I'd like to see is how rapidly the switch occurred for those who are primarily SE users (since it's practically a given that someone switched to SE from DE).

I know in my case once I tried that first Injector it was within about a month that I stopped using (and later sold/gave away) my DEs. I keep a few as historical curiosities or for sentimental reasons, but I don't use them anymore. I don't even have any DE blades.

Same with me--After my first SE shave,my DE's went on the B/S/T never to be missed

 

[Antares600]

Normally DE, but I love to use my injectors a few times a week. I rarely use my Gems.

 

[plpenn]

I haven't used a DE in well over a year. I normally use GEM's but Ill use an injector every few weeks.

 

[savagejoerude]

I'm a LOSER... I got on the SE bandwagon about 6 weeks ago. I haven't even picked up a DE since.... My DE's are going on sale this week...

 

[mftoms59]

I couldn't answer, my option is missing/not included, strictly Injectors since March 2012, except for a 5 shave stint with my 4 y/o son's Krona. I'm also holding a Gillette Fat-Handle, Gem G-Bar & Clog-Pruf for him to choose his style of shaving. Since the switch, I haven't had an urge for DE or Gem Shaving, and the Krona Fling was on a whim, brief and unfulfilling.

 

[cryhavoc]

I am a LOSER! I have used SE's exclusively since Aug 2012(I consider injectors SE's).

 

[ackvil]

I alternate between DE and SE razors (including injectors). Every four or five days I select a new razor.

 

[Lothar101]

Got bit by the SE bug about 2 weeks ago and that's all I've used since

 

[Early Morning]

Just recently, I got a few Gems and Ever-Ready SE razors, and I have been alternating between these and DE. I have also been using DE and SE concurrently, using both during the same shave. There seem to be some advantages in using both, but overall, I get less irritation from SE. I'll probably continue to experiment for awhile.

 

[Deltaboy]

50/50 between the two.

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

Once I tried an ER 1912, I never looked back. I progressed to a GEM OCMM and then to an ER Streamline. Haven't tried one of my many DEs again.