SE Razor Shave Today

[David in Boston]

Well had my first SE razor shave today and "Me Likey!"

Purchased a 1912 model a few weeks ago and go some blades from Walgreen early this week. So this morning gave it a try. Taking the advise from B&B members I applied very little pressure and keep the razor aligned with my face.

The result was between a DFS and BBS from a two pass shave. Plus it was just plain cool using a 1912 model. Looks like SE shaving is going to be part of my rotation.

Now for the good news and bad news. The good news is I was amazed at how little or no pull from using a SE blade. These blades slice through my whiskers. Just amazing! The bad news is I got some nicks around the chin area but that was due to my technique. I'm sure I will learn and adjust.

All in all I like the process, results and it was fun.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Good for you! I used a gold ornate handled 1912 myself this morning with VDH soap, and got a very nice shave. They really are fun to use, aren't they?

 

[Mr. O]

I'm finding it hard to return to DE blades. I simply love my 1912!

 

[KittensAndRainbows]

Gotta love the SEs. Ted Pella blades are worth checking into if you're sticking with it, since you have to order a quantity of 200.

 

[David in Boston]

I'm finding it hard to return to DE blades. I simply love my 1912!

SE razors will become part of my rotation.

Just like the variety of DE and SE.

Next in the distant future will be a Rolls Razor.

 

[c0ry]

Yeah, I've made the switch to SE and haven't looked back. I get consistently better shaves this way.

 

[jmit]

My 1912 Gem is my razor for this week. I get some weepers around the chin sometimes, but overall get good shaves.

 

[Pumpkin]

Congratulations!

I too recently tried a 1912 (Ever Ready) and I love it....the audible feedback is brilliant

Like you mine's now part of the rotation...I still love my vintage Gillettes too much to give them up completely.

 

[tom myers]

Stick with your 1912. As you suspect, you just need a little more practice and you will not have the weepers any more. You should find that the best angle is when the blade retaining tab is just a little less than dragging on your face. You should be able to hear the razor cutting the whiskers.

In my opinion, there isn't a better shave to be had than with a 1912, with the possible exception of it's predecessor, the 1900/1901 Gem Jr. Bar Razor. These two razors represent the best of razor design. Interesting that they were designed around the turn of the last century.

Regards,
Tom