Well, I've just taken my first stumbling steps toward LOSERville. An Ever-Ready 1924 arrived yesterday and, hand in handle, we began our journey today. It warmed up to me right away and became my blood-brother without ceremony. Its enthusiasm is probably my fault; I gave it a Gem on our first date. Additionally, I felt my lather was sub-par today. Still, that's a worrisome level of exuberance on its part. I'm sure though, things will improve. I don't expect to loose more than a pint of blood at the most. Out of respect for the Illinois Constabulary I refrained from calling it a s****l h**d as I reached for the styptic pencil. Wish me luck.
We're Off to LOSERville
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LOL. Nice write up. Sorry it didn't quite work out. For me I need quite a steep angle on the 1924, and remember, no pressure! Good luck for the road ahead.
Good stuff !
The '24's near the top of my list of favorites.Once you get in the zone with it you will find it to be one hell of a fine razor.
The '24's near the top of my list of favorites.Once you get in the zone with it you will find it to be one hell of a fine razor.
Nice Write up, But never give up on it till you have at least tried it for 8-12 Times, that should be enough time for you to understand its angle and adjustment to your face and what creams this 1914 gets along with and your face 
) Good Luck in your future shaves 
) Good Luck in your future shaves 
Nice Write up, But never give up on it till you have at least tried it for 8-12 Times, that should be enough time for you to understand its angle and adjustment to your face and what creams this 1914 gets along with and your face
I'd agree with both of these. The one thing that always throws me off is the way the blade sits back a little from the front edge of the razor. It always takes me a bit to get the feel of where I'm shaving. A nice low angle really smooths out the performance of this razor for me.
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Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. Like the old indian in Josey Wales I will endeavor to persevere. However, unlike the indian, my horse did not surrender. I think he just deserted.
Here's a video that will teach you how to SE shave without blood. Even though he's particularly discussing the open-comb Micromatic, the same principles work for the rest of the SE razors. Enjoy!! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUG2B_-D0d4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUG2B_-D0d4
Here's a video that will teach you how to SE shave without blood. Even though he's particularly discussing the open-comb Micromatic, the same principles work for the rest of the SE razors. Enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUG2B_-D0d4
That is an outstanding video.Shows a lot of what I learned by trial and error.What I really like is that he explains the little stuff so the viewer doesn't have to read between the lines to figure it out.Even though it's about Open Comb Micromatics I feel much of it is applicable to SE razors in general.I hope you don't mind if I share that with new SE shavers who need a little help getting started.
I don't mind, I think Mr. Guy made an excellent video that all new SE shavers should watch.
Well worth the wait...keep at it, it took me 3 weeks and a blood transfusion
but worth it.
but worth it.Similar threads
