Picked up two type I's, non hydro's, one white, one black. They have two different heads. The gold head doesn't cover the blade as much as the chrome one. I'll probably use the black one tomorrow, I'm thinking it's the later one.
Highly interesting!
I too have these razors, but I never noticed the difference in the heads that you correctly point out.
The head with what I call the "crown" symbol on it (the white handled one) is identical to my later Type J injector, which also has the crown symbol.
I suggest the black razor with the "triangular" symbol on the head is the earlier model, because it is further away time wise to the Type J which has the crown symbol.
However and whatever, I've not noticed any difference in the dynamics of the shave between these razors. I'm going to be following this thread closely to see where the wisdom leads.
Highly interesting!
Thanks for your continuing information, Rabidus.
I agree the I and the J and the alternate heads on each feel pretty much the same. I do think the Type L is slightly milder than the I and the J, though the difference is subtle.
Aren't those double edged injector blades marvelous! I bough a pack of the Schick twin blades on ebay and was dubious of new blades from the 1970's and 1980's being decent performers. But the shave they provided was amazingly outstanding. I use them only in the L, though some claim they can be used in the I and the J.
Thanks for your continuing information, Rabidus.
I agree the I and the J and the alternate heads on each feel pretty much the same. I do think the Type L is slightly milder than the I and the J, though the difference is subtle.
Aren't those double edged injector blades marvelous! I bough a pack of the Schick twin blades on ebay and was dubious of new blades from the 1970's and 1980's being decent performers. But the shave they provided was amazingly outstanding. I use them only in the L, though some claim they can be used in the I and the J.
I'm fearful of springing and damaging the head of an I or a J if I jam a twin blade into them.
I understand the twin blade was engineered and introduced during the years the L was made.
Anyone have an evidence to the contrary? I'm willing to listen. Maybe an ad for the twin blades that specifies they can be used for all injector razors made after a certain date, or whatever?
Wondering the same. New to injectors, recently purchased an I, and was curious about the twin blades.