Supply SE/Pro vs Vintage Schick Injector

[guzziknight]

Hi All,

I have a couple of vintage Schick injectors. They used to be my go to razor until I got my OneBlade Hybrid. They just give me as smooth and close of a shave as the OneBlade.

I’m looking at trying a Supply SE or Pro.

My questions are these:

1. Is there much difference between the Supply razors and the Schick?

2. Is there a difference between the Schick blades from Amazon and Supply’s own blades?

3. Should I just try the Supply blades in my Schick?

Thanks.

 

[Whiterook]

The Pro adjustable would be most similar to the vintage Schicks. The SE is very much not the same in my opinion. I highly recommend the Supply Pro!

As far as blades, the Black Label are quite good, but the injector key does not work well with the older razors. You would have to first load them into an empty Schick injector body to use them. I get a good shave from both the Schick and the Supply Black Label blades. For that matter, the Personnas work well for me, so maybe my opinion on blades isn't worth much!

 

[APBinNCA]

There is definitely plenty of information on here for each of those individually. I do need to update my review of the Pro, maybe ask questions in one of those threads.

 

[guzziknight]

Thanks for the replies.

I actually meant to say the injectors DON’T give nearly as smooth or close of a shave as the OneBlade.

 

[Whiterook]

I don't have a OneBlade, but I do use the Feather FHS10 blades in my AutoStrop razors. I find Injector blades to be much longer lasting, and just better all around than the FHS10.

 

[guzziknight]

I don't have a OneBlade, but I do use the Feather FHS10 blades in my AutoStrop razors. I find Injector blades to be much longer lasting, and just better all around than the FHS10.

I agree the Feathers don’t last…but, they give me the best shave I’ve ever had, with the least irritation.

 

[APBinNCA]

Ah, that makes more sense! There is one person on here who almost gave up on the Supply because it has a "feature" where the blade can reach your skin if your angle is too steep. They are very smooth shavers, but it sounds like your problem is with the blades. I can't recommend the Black Labels to start with, maybe you need to find the right blade though before deciding whether to buy a Supply. I have vintage injectors and they do shave different, maybe easier to learn the correct angle while trying out blade?

 

[Johnnynroy]

I have not used the OneBlade personally. My go to razors in the past were vintage injectors, mostly schicks. I had an original supply and didn’t persevere with it. Still the razor I most regret selling. I have a Supply Pro and really enjoy it. Between it and my Blackland Sabre (I usually use the L1 plate but also like the L2 plate) I rarely use anything else. I find the pro gives me a close and smooth shave, and find their black blades quite good. I did not get good shaves out of the Personna blades in my schicks personally, usually use Proline B20s, can get decent shaves out of the China made Schick blades but find them a bit harsh on the first shave or two. Now to your specific questions:

1) depends on which Schick. The shaves may be somewhat similar but the shave experience and heft of the Supply is very different. I find the supply pretty effortless to shave with, sometimes had to really over shave an area with the schicks to get some areas smooth. That varied significantly with the razor though. The I-1/2 and older I didn’t have issues with this. I could dial the type M to what I needed, or I could put a twin in the later model razors and this would increase efficiency closer to the supply/older schicks, but usually not all the way as efficient.

2) I addressed this a bit above, I think the black blades are excellent. Haven’t used them in my schicks as of yet though.

3) Someone else answered this better above, apparently the key may not work as well. I had no issues with the Supply with them (which I’d expect).

 

[Dngolden]

1) depends on which Schick. The shaves may be somewhat similar but the shave experience and heft of the Supply is very different. I find the supply pretty effortless to shave with,. I could dial the type M to what I needed,

Looks like you have both the supply adjustable and the Schick M adjustable. I have a M3 as well. It is one of my favorite razors, particularly paired with the supply blacks or Schick yellows. Any thoughts on the supply adjustable versus the M3? Worth spending the money on the supply?

 

[APBinNCA]

@Dngolden
Do it! The extra weight is feature in this case, my M is the only light razor that I have trouble controlling. The Pro is nearly triple the weight, but it's so intuitive to use. The range of adjustment is also greater.

 

[Guest2023]

I think Supply Pro is a really good one, gives me smoother shaves than Supply V2. but I prefer Schick adjustable. It is lighter, more nimble and shaves a bit smoother.

 

[FloppyJoe]

I like the vintage schick adjustable with the twin blades and the supply se with the single blades, either Schick or Supply Black Label. I have the supply pro and it is fine, but I like the schick adjustable better. It is lighter and easier to adjust.

None of these razors are bad, all of the above is about picking the best from a field of great of razors.

Personally, I could have just the supply se, pro or schick adjustable as my single razor and be just fine.

 

[Dngolden]

@Dngolden
Do it! The extra weight is feature in this case, my M is the only light razor that I have trouble controlling. The Pro is nearly triple the weight, but it's so intuitive to use. The range of adjustment is also greater.

Well I took your advice. And you were correct! The supply PRO is fantastic, probably the best razor I have. A longer review coming, but for now so glad you suggested.

 

[cyberdog]

Anybody know if a Schick-Twin blade will load into a Supply SE? - I snagged a Supply SE on eBay reasonably cheaply, and first shave was a touch under whelming, compared to some other razors. Came with an black injector of blades, so I'm thinking it's the black-label blades, or whatever we're calling them. How do they compare with the Schick blades?

Thanks

 

[Whiterook]

Anybody know if a Schick-Twin blade will load into a Supply SE? - I snagged a Supply SE on eBay reasonably cheaply, and first shave was a touch under whelming, compared to some other razors. Came with an black injector of blades, so I'm thinking it's the black-label blades, or whatever we're calling them. How do they compare with the Schick blades?

Thanks

My first shave with the SE wasn't the closest either. I kept with it and I do well with it now, with a bit extra care. I have been using Black Labels up to now. It has a vintage Schick Plus Platinum loaded at this time. When it next comes up in rotation I'll see if there is a difference.

Sorry, but I am not a fan of the twin blades. They don't do anything a regular Schick blade doesn't.

 

[spacemonkey42]

I'm with @Whiterook on this one. I think one has to have many shaves before evaluating a razor. I think at least a dozen shaves, if not more. Mind you, I do not like that, I am not a patient person. But it takes a while to get in sync with the razor, then tune it in.

I did about a month with my first run on my Supply SE. I really enjoyed it, especially after getting in sync. I pulled it out recently for another run and it didn't go well, but then I realized that either the blade was damaged or I messed it up injecting it. That was the problem, not the razor.