I can just barely differentiate between the levels of aggressiveness comparing a G with an I. My own E & G seem the same, as do my own I & J Schicks. Whatever the bright yellow one is (M or N ?), it's a toy compared to the other four, it's so difficult to cut whiskers with it. I don't have any adjustable type of Injector.
THE Injector Razor Thread
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I can just barely differentiate between the levels of aggressiveness comparing a G with an I. My own E & G seem the same, as do my own I & J Schicks. Whatever the bright yellow one is (M or N ?), it's a toy compared to the other four, it's so difficult to cut whiskers with it. I don't have any adjustable type of Injector.
The yellow-handled one would have been the "Easy Rider" promo piece made in '69. It would have just been a normal L-type, right?
I have an adjustable inbound, so I'll be able to compare blade-clearance apertures between them all. (I'm loath to say I can compare aggressiveness, since that's pretty subjective.)
I have an adjustable inbound, so I'll be able to compare blade-clearance apertures between them all. (I'm loath to say I can compare aggressiveness, since that's pretty subjective.)
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Today I am back into my injector razors. Can't stay away for some reason
Hydro-Magic with am EverSharp Blade
Hydro-Magic with am EverSharp Blade
I was trying to decide on a DE yesterday but spotted a glimmer of gold at the back of the shelf.
Reached for the Schick C2 instead and was rewarded with as close a shave as I've ever had from an injector,
Effortless and satisfying.
Reached for the Schick C2 instead and was rewarded with as close a shave as I've ever had from an injector,
Effortless and satisfying.
I had nice shaves the last 2 days with my Schick I1
Used my I1 last night for the second time. I do not see me picking up my EJ89 no time soon. Wished I got into Schicks earlier.
Alright I have a bid on eBay for a Pal adjustable, and I'm getting a Schick in a trade pretty soon. Where are you guys getting your blades and what seems to be the best in production? I don't want to go NOS
Can't wait to start injecting! How do they compare to, say, a Micromatic? Just had my first MM shave today and it was intense
Can't wait to start injecting! How do they compare to, say, a Micromatic? Just had my first MM shave today and it was intense
You can get brand new chinese made Schick blades on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/Schick-Inject...id=1356753010&sr=8-1&keywords=injector+blades
As for comparing to a MM, which one did you use? Open Comb, Bullet Tip. or Clog-Pruf? Although to be honest, it would be hard for me to be a good judge. I never really had an issue with the OCMM once I got over the looks of the blade exposure in the beginning.
http://www.amazon.com/Schick-Inject...id=1356753010&sr=8-1&keywords=injector+blades
As for comparing to a MM, which one did you use? Open Comb, Bullet Tip. or Clog-Pruf? Although to be honest, it would be hard for me to be a good judge. I never really had an issue with the OCMM once I got over the looks of the blade exposure in the beginning.
Today the mailman dropped off a Clog-Pruf and an Open Comb. I used the Open Comb after bathing it in alcohol to kill any nasties. Very aggressive shave, "spicy" even. Very close. I'll need more practice since my face did burn a bit, but overall it was great.
An Injector is nowhere near as vicious as an MMOC. Even the most aggressive Injectors (generally considered to be E-types) are much easier to shave with because there is only one angle where an Injector works. Too shallow and the blade leaves the skin. Too open and the blade leaves the skin.
The shave is beautifully close without irritation because you've always shaved with the blade at the correct angle.
It's similar to the Clog-Pruf in some regards, but still only superficially, since the Chinese Schick blades are (IMO) much better than any other SE blade available.
Sounds good to me!
Looks like the blades are expensive, but when you consider them spaced out over a year, it's not so bad.
Looks like the blades are expensive, but when you consider them spaced out over a year, it's not so bad.
The blades also last a lot longer than DEs, because they are thicker. Consider twice as long to be a safe bet. Members have told of regularly getting 20+ shaves out of a single blade. I'm on seven shaves with my current blade and it's still fine.
Consider the price of a single cart...or what any of us spends on soaps.
Consider the price of a single cart...or what any of us spends on soaps.
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I guess you would consider the Cobra an injector razor even though it does not use standard injector blades but the longer disposable straight razor blades that are dispensed from an injector package.
Glad you like it, I haven't touched a DE in over 6 months. I like my SE's soooo much better.
Schick I1 and a Schick blade(4) 
You might check out any independently owned or mom and pop type drug or grocery stores in your area, none of the large chain stores carry the Schick blades anymore. I have three places within twenty miles of me that carry them, and a couple others that are a bit further away. There is a fairly large chain of drug stores called Family Drug around here that stock the Schick blades if you happen to have any of those near you.
There are a few pharmacies around run independently, but most seem to only cater to prescription filling and OTC medicine. Worth a try at any rate.
It'd be nice if there was a store locator for razor blades
Even at my small town local drug store I was able to find a pack for $6CDN, I asked and they will order me in as many as I like, no problem... might have to buy a bulk order if these injectors are as good as you all say they are..... I'm still waiting for my G type schick in the mail, I can't wait
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I'll drop into the local mom and pop pharmacy at the end of my street on the way to the post office tomorrow and see what they have. Last time I was in there I did not own an injector razor so would not have noticed if they carried injector blades. They do carry a good selection of Pinaud though 
