I'm still learning injectors. I only use them now, and am learning the blade life expectancy.
14 shaves on a Schick Proline. Far and away the most I've ever shaved with any blade with no maintenance. I once went 56 shaves on a Gold Dollar 66, but I stropped before and after every pass.
You can't indulge your RAD or Blade AD if you like injectors, lol.
Thanks, Steve!!! And in that vein, here is another (and if you can believe it) even better 2nd shave with the Magazine Repeating Razor (aka Schick Type A). The 2nd shave with a new-to-me razor is usually better than the very first time, but the first shave was so nice that I couldn't imagine it getting much better. Well it did, this second shave was outstanding!!! Super close after 2 passes -- and I only had to touch-up a couple of spots.Glad to see you enjoying yourself, Fred.
My understanding is that the blade should be left in the razor, it will not hurt the spring. In fact, the razors were originally shipped with a razor-sized brass blank. It makes it easier to load the next/new blade, so I would guess that the spring doesn't mind being and staying engaged, since it comes from the factory that way. Others more knowledgeable than I can confirm or amend my understanding.Question: if I am going to store a injector razor for months without using it, I have several. Should I leave a blade in it or not? Will leaving a blade in it for long periods of time hurt or weaken the blade holding power of the spring? Your thoughts...
My understanding is that the blade should be left in the razor, it will not hurt the spring. In fact, the razors were originally shipped with a razor-sized brass blank. It makes it easier to load the next/new blade, so I would guess that the spring doesn't mind being and staying engaged, since it comes from the factory that way. Others more knowledgeable than I can confirm or amend my understanding.
1. I currently own only a single injector razor, but would love to own more.
2. I own a Type A. Fell in love with the look and function the first time I saw it.
3. Right now about 85% SE (mostly GEM) shaves with a few DE and Straight shaves thrown in. I haven't tried my Type A yet, waiting on blades to come in the mail.
4. I'm hoping to love my type A once I get to use it.
5. Only have one, so this will be updated as I go along.
6. I have been going through the gauntlet of shave styles over the last year. Started with straights learning all I could about them, then moved to my DEs and ran them for a couple months, now I'm on my SE razors and am loving them. Now I think it's time to give injector razors a go. Picked up my first Type-A and love the look and feel of it. I really am chomping at the bit to get this thing shaving but amazon takes a very long 2 days to ship my blades to me lol.
My humble Type-A:
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Hopefully only having this one doesn't preclude me from membership. This seems like a wealth of knowledge and the best place to ask any questions I may have.
Good to see you, sir! And that is just a beautiful "Type A" -- and I'm betting you will love it!!!1. I currently own only a single injector razor, but would love to own more.
2. I own a Type A. Fell in love with the look and function the first time I saw it.
3. Right now about 85% SE (mostly GEM) shaves with a few DE and Straight shaves thrown in. I haven't tried my Type A yet, waiting on blades to come in the mail.
4. I'm hoping to love my type A once I get to use it.
5. Only have one, so this will be updated as I go along.
6. I have been going through the gauntlet of shave styles over the last year. Started with straights learning all I could about them, then moved to my DEs and ran them for a couple months, now I'm on my SE razors and am loving them. Now I think it's time to give injector razors a go. Picked up my first Type-A and love the look and feel of it. I really am chomping at the bit to get this thing shaving but amazon takes a very long 2 days to ship my blades to me lol.
My humble Type-A:
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Hopefully only having this one doesn't preclude me from membership. This seems like a wealth of knowledge and the best place to ask any questions I may have.
So, I picked up a pack of “War Package” blades, mostly for the the extra clip then anything else. Will the blades be pretty bad? It would be interesting to try them, but would rather not shave the skin off my face. Any one ever use these?
Second, I’m eyeing some Krona blades and am wondering if these blades are any good. I’ve seen them mentioned a couple times but am not sure the quality.