Serious question ... I'm looking for reasons to NOT buy another razor

[JCinPA]

So I have an M type adjustable, and frankly I'm unsure which one, and I have a CanadianE4 Schick.

I'm happy as a clam and not interested in "collecting" a lot razors, not in the least.

Any reason to get another Schick injector because it will shave differently? I'm happy with the shave I get from these two. Again I'm looking for a different shave, not something to collect, just because. Thanks!

 

[Flintstone65]

Short answer: nope! I've got A through O -- love them all, but honestly couldn't in good faith recommend one over the other, unless you love the hunt and feel like collecting. The only slight caveat is that the L takes a Japanese twin blade, but even with that distinction, I honestly think I'd stop if I were you....I don't see/feel a big diff between the various models. Oh wait, this is B&B....ummm, I mean buy them all and see for yourself....YMMV

 

[Blackland Razors]

Probably not. Sounds like you're set.

 

[bjm]

So I have an M type adjustable, and frankly I'm unsure which one, and I have a CanadianE4 Schick.

I'm happy as a clam and not interested in "collecting" a lot razors, not in the least.

Any reason to get another Schick injector because it will shave differently? I'm happy with the shave I get from these two. Again I'm looking for a different shave, not something to collect, just because. Thanks!

It seems to me you answered your own question... twice

I'm not judging you. In all honesty, it's a question I wish I had asked myself a few dozen razors ago.

 

[Beefdrippings]

I don’t see how you could top what you already have in terms of quality of shave, but I’m an E fanboy and haven’t tried all of the others.

 

[CzechCzar]

Honestly, I have been at this for more than 10 years, and after trying more stuff than I care to admit, I am finally in a very happy place.

Very early on I was getting shaves that were way better than a cartridge and canned goop. I could have called myself a happy camper, and quit. But I didn't.

My shave has only within the past year reached a point where I have really stopped trying new stuff. And what I mean by that is I am set in terms of razor, blade, brush, pre-shave, etc. I try a new cream when I run out of the one I have.

And my purpose in telling this story is to say that if you keep trying new product you will almost certainly find something that improves your shave at least a bit. But it will come at the expense of many fruitless purchases, products that have have researched to death only to be disappointed by, much teeth-gnashing, wearing of sackcloth, and ups and downs.

All this said, my advice to you is to stick with what you like. If you want to explore a bit I have got a killer set up for you.

 

[haggis]

Sign up for a GRUME (every month) and then you will have another reason not to buy another razor, if not buying another razor is what you want a reason for.

 

[steveclarkus]

Rational behavior would destroy this board and make a mockery of typical male behavior.

 

[Whiterook]

@Flintstone65 nailed it! But I keep buying more anyway ..

 

[JCinPA]

Thanks, @Flintstone65 . You are right. @Beefdrippings you are rapidly becoming one of my favorite members here. @CzechCzar could not have said it better myself.

I think between my E-type, the M (for nostalgia, I learned to shave on it), my Gillette Techs, Merkur 34C and DE89 on an Ikon handle, I think my razor searchings are over. I have a few favorite blades. I will focus on soaps and creams because they are ever new, no need to stop trying new stuff.

The hardware? Not so much. I'm done.

And @steveclarkus you are undoubtedly correct. If this sentiment takes hold, it is the beginning of the end for B&B!

 

[ylekot]

Rational behavior would destroy this board and make a mockery of typical male behavior.

Truest words ever typed on this board! I don't NEED anything, literally there is nothing left on the planet that I NEED, but it won't stop the WANT! The gathering of stuff continues for me.

 

[Jubejubilee]

(do it)

 

[steveclarkus]

Thanks, @Flintstone65 . You are right. @Beefdrippings you are rapidly becoming one of my favorite members here. @CzechCzar could not have said it better myself.

I think between my E-type, the M (for nostalgia, I learned to shave on it), my Gillette Techs, Merkur 34C and DE89 on an Ikon handle, I think my razor searchings are over. I have a few favorite blades. I will focus on soaps and creams because they are ever new, no need to stop trying new stuff.

The hardware? Not so much. I'm done.

And @steveclarkus you are undoubtedly correct. If this sentiment takes hold, it is the beginning of the end for B&B!

Don’t worry, it would be a highly unlikely outcome.

 

[RayClem]

The first razor I ever owned was a Schick Type L. Unfortunately, in my teen years, my acne was so bad that I could not shave with any razor. The only thing that did not rip my face apart was a Norelco rotary shaver. Over the years, the Schick SE razor was lost/tossed. After retirement, I decided to start shaving with traditional shaving gear including straight razors, DE razors and SE razors. One of the razors I added to my collection was a NOS Schick Type L. The razor came with some vintage Schick injector and dual injector blades. However, they were not sharp enough for my liking. I purchased some of the Chinese Schick injector blades. They were much more to my liking.

Although I could shave with nothing other than the Schick Type L equipped with the Chick blades, I like to alter between razors in my collection. Sometimes I will use multiple razors in a single shave.

 

[Lefonque]

Hmm now there’s a concept. …… a reason not to buy another razor.

 

[never-stop-learning]

So I have an M type adjustable, and frankly I'm unsure which one, and I have a CanadianE4 Schick.

I'm happy as a clam and not interested in "collecting" a lot razors, not in the least.

Any reason to get another Schick injector because it will shave differently? I'm happy with the shave I get from these two. Again I'm looking for a different shave, not something to collect, just because. Thanks!

Are you sure that this is the place to ask that question?

 

[Atlantic59]

Reverse psychology...

 

[santamariasteve]

One answer to why one should not buy another razor would be if his hand were shaking so erratically because of a neurological impairment it would be dangerous to shave himself.

There are reasons.

 

[cwright]

Ask the question, can I afford it? If the answer is yes, no reason not to buy....

 

[lancre]

So I have an M type adjustable, and frankly I'm unsure which one, and I have a CanadianE4 Schick. I'm happy as a clam and not interested in "collecting" a lot razors, not in the least. Any reason to get another Schick injector because it will shave differently? I'm happy with the shave I get from these two.

Seriously though, if you're happy with the selection of razors you already have, then stop dancing around the rabbit hole.