Does anyone else have the same experience with their SE and blade combo, as I do?
SE GEM PTFE blades are my favorites. They are now the only ones I use.
The only razor I use is the 1924 ER Shovel head with the long handle. Nice razor/blade combo. Works well for me.
When I shave, I shave face and head at the same time. I have coarse hair.
I usually get 3-4 shaves out of a blade. For me this is a weeks use of a blade. Blades are inexpensive.
Like someone said prior, the first shave is scrappy. It just is. Isn’t that the same for most SE blades? For me, the first shave is the closest shave I get.
The second and third shaves are the best shaves. Close and most comfortable.
I should probably stop after the third shave, but the fourth shave is that bad. It is not as close or as comfortable, as the second and third shaves. It is a good shave. Not the bed. After the fourth shave it is obvious to me that is the blades last shave. RIP.
With this blade I know the type and quality of shave I will get with each shave. I know closeness and comfort level.
With each shave I adjust my angle to get the closest and the most comfortable shave possible.
In my opinion the shovel head is an unofficial adjustable razor based on the shaving angle used.
Shovel head/GEM PTFE blade combo foreverrrrrr!