I picked up A Schick Krona at a local flea market here in Brooklyn for 4 dollars this weekend. I snagged the earlier 50's model that does not have the stamp on the head. At first I thought it was a Gillette with a black plastic handle which they do resemble but during cleaning and sanitizing I saw the Schick logo on the bottom .I was a little disappointed that it wasn't a Gillette . I read some reviews and got a bit happier. This morning I gave it a run through using a 7 ' clock green blade and the Arko stick. I did two passes WTG. I think the razor is a little more aggressive than my 40's and 50's Gillettes but not as much as my 1904 or Vision. I did get a nice close shave and no cuts or irritation at all. In my opinion at the prices you cannot go wrong with this razor. I think I like it better than the Gillettes.Get one now while they are cheap.
Schick Krona
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Wonderfully underrated razor. I got mine mint in the box with blades and instructions for $2.00 (antique store was going out of business). Nice shavers though. Congrats on the find.
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Great razors, I actually own three different variants ; )
I have one with floppy doors. Someday I would like to upgrade to one with a metal knob and an eagle.
My apologies sir. I didn't mean to cast dispersions on what you paid for it. I was simply saying that I got a great deal as well but only because they were going out of business and had to sell everything by the next day. $4 is great. I have never been able to equal that score. And it's a great razor besides...
Congrats, on your haul.. The Schick Krona is an excellent mild razor!
I just recently got an Eagle. They are great.
Really good little shavers these, everyone should have one.
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No please don't apologize. I was only kidding around. I think the fact you got the razor for 2 dollars is great!! You are a gentleman . Thank you sir.
I have about 26 safety razors, and I find the Schick Krona to be one of the best, and to be vastly under-rated. It is mild and pleasant to shave with. Virtually impossible to cut one's self. I team it with a Feather blade for my moderatly heavy beard. I believe it is slightly more agressive than the mild Gillette Tech. The balance and the overall feel of the handle is outstanding.
I respectfully disagree. I find the Tech a little more aggressive but YMMV.
If you guys don't quit talking this up so much the price will go up!
The Krona is my favorite razor. I use it more than any of my Gillette's.
With or Without the Eagle The Krona gets as much Shave Time as my Gillette SS, I prefer the Milder DEs with my Personna Meds, Astra SP or Rapira Blades. When I want an aggressive shave I break out the "E" Injector or my Clog-Pruf.
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