GEM 1912
That handle is AMAZING! I'm new to all this and, as an outsider/newcomer, that is a thing of beauty. Is that a Yaqi design or something you found elsewhere?Razor Yaqi Excalibur AC Head
Blade Feather Pro [11]
Still going well I wonder how many shaves I'll be able to get out of this blade
Should be able to get another shave in
I've never seen that GEM. It's superb! What does the push button do?Razor: Gem Push-Button Gold
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Maurer and Wirtz 4711
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
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Again, this is coming from the new guy but wow! That is an amazing injector. I don't imagine they are too common. You must be proud of that one.
I believe the blades that come with the Parker injectors are Personna and if so, they are perfectly fine. I have both kinds and they both seem to work for me. Granted, I am not a seasoned SE shaver and am basing this on my limited use of them. And of course we can't forget the ever-present YMMV factor.I personally prefer the Ted Pella Personna PTFE blades to the Chinese Chicks. The chicks are fine, but I find the Pella‘s to be far superior in sharpness. I have never had a problem with the Personna injector.
There is something so delightfully 70s about that particular shade of green. I absolutely love that razor! I hope I find one someday.View attachment 1329902
Razor: Schick L1 Green Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Rudy Vey Badger & Blade 2020 Group Buy #4/30
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Botanica
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
Oh my. I wasn't aware there was a brass General. I have a thing for brass razors. On the list is goes...
Le Blanc Shea Soap Preshave
Brass General / Schick Proline(14)
SV Desert Vetiver Soap
Creed Original Vetiver
That's a very interesting observation. I haven't noticed this myself however I wasn't paying close enough attention either. It's a distinct possibility that the stiffer blade somehow produces a more "durable" shave somehow. I think it might be worth starting a new topic to see if others have noticed it. I'm guessing not a lot of people are going to see it in this thread.Schick G1
Ted Pella PTFE (3)
Fast and efficient. Minimal cleanup. BBS
This is the 3rd shave with this TP blade. It is very smooth, and seems to be getting sharper (perhaps the coating is wearing off?). My concerns from other reviews are so far not appearing.
I shaved a few days in a row with my DE and a Feather blade (Baili 3 piece).
The shave was surprising smooth and fast, but not quite as close as my SEs.
I also noticed the shave did not last as long. It is similar as to when I shave with an electric. I think the exposed edges of the new whisker is “rougher” or at least cut at a steeper angle than as with an injector or GEM. So the growth seems to be “fuzzier” with a DE, even a very sharp DE like a Feather, than with a nice flat angle of attack SE.
Anyone else experienced this?
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The handle came from West Coast Shaving and it's one of my favorites. ThanksThat handle is AMAZING! I'm new to all this and, as an outsider/newcomer, that is a thing of beauty. Is that a Yaqi design or something you found elsewhere?