I'm thinking of purchasing my first Injector Razor, but don't know where to start. Can anyone recommend a good brand and model to start with? Also, are there any decent brands of injector blades still being made? Or are all the good ones old stock?
thinking of first Injector razor
- Thread starter Mike in Cincy
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I bought a Schick Injector from the 'bay a few months ago. It was gold colored with a bakelite handle that I paid about $12 and came with the case and an original looking blade.
I have purchased new Schick injector blades from the grocery store. It don't remember exactly what I paid, but it seemed a little expensive ($5 for 7 blades maybe?) There are some here who have found some new blades on the 'bay that are very inexpensive and reliable, but I had not gone that route.
The injector I have is not adjustable, and to me shaves a bit on the tame side. I use a Futur set on 6, so I prefer an aggressive shave and BBS. However for an easy, safe (I don't think I could cut myself with it), reliable DFS, the injector is a good razor.
I have purchased new Schick injector blades from the grocery store. It don't remember exactly what I paid, but it seemed a little expensive ($5 for 7 blades maybe?) There are some here who have found some new blades on the 'bay that are very inexpensive and reliable, but I had not gone that route.
The injector I have is not adjustable, and to me shaves a bit on the tame side. I use a Futur set on 6, so I prefer an aggressive shave and BBS. However for an easy, safe (I don't think I could cut myself with it), reliable DFS, the injector is a good razor.
The Schick L-types are mild but excellent shavers and often show up in this site's B/S/T forum. There's also usually a good assortment on eBay, but prices are much higher. If you require a more aggressive shave, the earlier E- and G-types will fit that bill.
As for blades, yes the good ones are the Schick NOS Plus Platinums, and current prices reflect their quality and increasing rarity. A lot of members here like the modern Ted Pella blades and the Chinese-sourced Schicks.
Pella:
http://www.tedpella.com/dissect_html/dissect.htm#_121_5
(Product no. 121-4)
(These can also be found, I'm told, in local drugstores. Look back in thread history as to discussion of brand names, etc.)
Chinese Schicks:
http://www.greatrazors.com/schickinjector7pack.aspx
(Walgreen's is supposed to carry these in some but not all stores. If looking locally, check the outer packaging for listing of country of origin. German-sourced blades are not as good.)
As for blades, yes the good ones are the Schick NOS Plus Platinums, and current prices reflect their quality and increasing rarity. A lot of members here like the modern Ted Pella blades and the Chinese-sourced Schicks.
Pella:
http://www.tedpella.com/dissect_html/dissect.htm#_121_5
(Product no. 121-4)
(These can also be found, I'm told, in local drugstores. Look back in thread history as to discussion of brand names, etc.)
Chinese Schicks:
http://www.greatrazors.com/schickinjector7pack.aspx
(Walgreen's is supposed to carry these in some but not all stores. If looking locally, check the outer packaging for listing of country of origin. German-sourced blades are not as good.)
I have a Bakelite handled Injector I am practically giving away on the B/S/T:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=101724
It's not minty fresh, but I can't imagine any reason why it won't get the job done.
As for blades, I found some at my local Rite Aid.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=101724
It's not minty fresh, but I can't imagine any reason why it won't get the job done.
As for blades, I found some at my local Rite Aid.
I use an old Eversharp-Schick injector from the 40s, and it's PLENTY aggressive. It'll bite if I'm not careful. But so far I like the shave a lot, better than what I got from DEs.
I buy Schick branded blades from drugstore.com. They come in packs of 7 blades and the cost is about 80 cents a blade or so. If you buy a number of packs the shipping is free.
By all means give an injector a try. If you need an aggressive shaver, look to the early models with the plastic or bakelite handle.
I buy Schick branded blades from drugstore.com. They come in packs of 7 blades and the cost is about 80 cents a blade or so. If you buy a number of packs the shipping is free.
By all means give an injector a try. If you need an aggressive shaver, look to the early models with the plastic or bakelite handle.
CVS on line advertises 11 blades for $4.19 which is about what my wife paid at the local store. They have worked o.k. for me and that's a bit of a price improvement.
I use one like michiganlover is listing.
- Chris
I use one like michiganlover is listing.
- Chris
