I saw these pics on FB yesterday and thought I'd ask here since there's a huge Paradigm following and I know Andy @ Paradigm Shaveware is very active... Is this really the prototype?
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Paradigm SE?
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A Couple of Schick Injectable Razor Questions
Of these three Schick Razors, which do you like best and why? Which should I not waste my time or money on?
Type E, Type F, and Type G
Are the L2(Stick) & L3(Grip) more about form or do they function well/good/excellent?
Type E, Type F, and Type G
Are the L2(Stick) & L3(Grip) more about form or do they function well/good/excellent?
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Kudos to Nikos
I would like to acknowledge Nikos for offering 6 NOS Lady Schick razors on BST last week for a price that was fair to me but I am not sure was that fair to him, considering he could have racked up 3x on ebay, easily.
A classy genrlemanly act 100%.
Thank you Nikos.
P.s.
This was a gift to the management and she couldn't have been happier.
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A classy genrlemanly act 100%.
Thank you Nikos.
P.s.
This was a gift to the management and she couldn't have been happier.
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Thoughts on the OneBlade
Gentlemen,
I did not know what to expect from the OneBlade. It was a new concept in safety razors that borrowed some of the features of the old. I like blinking at the past while plying in the present. The OneBlade was a stainless steel razor with a pivoting shave head, which placed it halfway between the lowly cartridge razor and the efficient single edge safety razor. So what to make of that?
After years of straight razor shaving, with a sprinkling of safety razors, double and single edge, I think I needed something different. By now, I have shaved with a big lineup of vintage safety razors —*Gillette, GEM, Ever-Ready — and a parade of modern razors — Merkur, Muhle, Edwin Jagger, Tradere, Pils, iKon, Joris, Fatip, Feather, Wolfman, BBS, Above the Tie, Timeless, Paradigm, and so on — liked some and some not all that much.
By the way, in the high end modern razors I mentioned, the Timeless stands above all others in efficiency coupled with comfort. For me, anyway. My current collection of safety razors includes a lineup of Gillette, GEM and Schick injector razors, as well as the .68 Timeless sitting on a masculine Russian-made titanium handle, Charcoal Goods L2, Alumigoose, RazoRock Mamba and Feather AS D-2. These days I prefer mild or mildly aggressive razors, and these serve me well.
As for the straight razor, physical limitations in my shoulders and hands pose some difficulties shaving with it. Not only that, but I think I am also tired of the straight razor, at least for now, and don't enjoy it as I once did. I still hone straights, though, as I find the process relaxing and enjoyable.
So I think I was ripe for something different — the OneBlade — although I was ambivalent about the razor's concept, especially the pivoting head — would it last? Some shavers even considered it a gimmick. I did not, even though I had never used the razor. I think I saw potential in it, although unsure what that was. Regardless, something drew me to the OneBlade, and gut feeling told me to go for it.
After couple weeks of shaving with the OneBlade, first with the mostly plastic Core model and then the stainless steel Genesis, I love the razor. It gives me an efficient shave that is also comfortable. My skin loves it. I have an extremely sensitive skin set against a heavy beard. The Muhle R41, which I consider just a mean razor, gave me a close shave, closest I had ever had, but the bloody thing irritated my skin as if blow torched. OY! Anyway . . . My shaving motto has always been: comfort over perfect. I have both with the OneBlade.
I use the same technique, more or less, for the OneBlade as I have for all my other razors, straight and safety: skin stretching, short strokes and no pressure. I don't see any reason to break those habits. I am not sure how much of the pivoting I use in the razor, but that is of little concern to me at this time. I probably use enough without feeling it. I think my technique will evolve to take advantage of the razor's special features as I go along. For now, I just put the razor flat on my face and the two of us work perfectly well together for an efficient and comfortable shave.
I do like the razor's weight, and the balance in my hands where I hold the handle. Nothing slippery about the handle. The razor is easy to maneuver. Loading the blade is easy, too, as is removing it from the razor. I scrub all my safety razors after each shave with soap and a silky soft synthetic brush. My Mama always told me to be a good boy keep clean. So there . . .
The OneBlade uses the Feather FHS Hi-stainless single edge razors that come in packs of 10. I get two comfortable shaves from each blade. Three is a stretch. Why push it? For double edge safety razors, two shaves per blade doesit for me. Sometimes one. Two shaves for the GEM single edge, two or three for the Feather Artist Club blades.
The OneBlade Genesis is a pricey razor at about $399, yes, but to me it's worth every penny, not only because it is efficient and comfortable, but I really enjoy shaving with it. The Core, mostly in plastic, is around $50, and that's worth every penny, too. I plan to use the Core for travel. The Feather FHS-10 Hi-Stainless blades cost more than most other blades, but I'm not complaining. With a Lamborghini and a Rolls Royce in my garage, I don't fret over the price of gas. Also, the packaging is pure class: the razor came in an all-leather box fit for the queen's gems. I like pretty things, and this packaging is pretty and well suited for a pretty razor.
My only complaint about the OneBlade razor — and it has nothing to do with the razor itself — is the heavy glue on the blades. It's glue on steroids. For heaven's sake, Feather people, ease up on the stuff. So I thoroughly wash off the glue from the blades before use.
Ah, but that's such a tiny minus in shaving with the OneBlade, a razor I truly love, and a razor that I am sure was designed for me.
Good stuff the OneBlade.
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I did not know what to expect from the OneBlade. It was a new concept in safety razors that borrowed some of the features of the old. I like blinking at the past while plying in the present. The OneBlade was a stainless steel razor with a pivoting shave head, which placed it halfway between the lowly cartridge razor and the efficient single edge safety razor. So what to make of that?
After years of straight razor shaving, with a sprinkling of safety razors, double and single edge, I think I needed something different. By now, I have shaved with a big lineup of vintage safety razors —*Gillette, GEM, Ever-Ready — and a parade of modern razors — Merkur, Muhle, Edwin Jagger, Tradere, Pils, iKon, Joris, Fatip, Feather, Wolfman, BBS, Above the Tie, Timeless, Paradigm, and so on — liked some and some not all that much.
By the way, in the high end modern razors I mentioned, the Timeless stands above all others in efficiency coupled with comfort. For me, anyway. My current collection of safety razors includes a lineup of Gillette, GEM and Schick injector razors, as well as the .68 Timeless sitting on a masculine Russian-made titanium handle, Charcoal Goods L2, Alumigoose, RazoRock Mamba and Feather AS D-2. These days I prefer mild or mildly aggressive razors, and these serve me well.
As for the straight razor, physical limitations in my shoulders and hands pose some difficulties shaving with it. Not only that, but I think I am also tired of the straight razor, at least for now, and don't enjoy it as I once did. I still hone straights, though, as I find the process relaxing and enjoyable.
So I think I was ripe for something different — the OneBlade — although I was ambivalent about the razor's concept, especially the pivoting head — would it last? Some shavers even considered it a gimmick. I did not, even though I had never used the razor. I think I saw potential in it, although unsure what that was. Regardless, something drew me to the OneBlade, and gut feeling told me to go for it.
After couple weeks of shaving with the OneBlade, first with the mostly plastic Core model and then the stainless steel Genesis, I love the razor. It gives me an efficient shave that is also comfortable. My skin loves it. I have an extremely sensitive skin set against a heavy beard. The Muhle R41, which I consider just a mean razor, gave me a close shave, closest I had ever had, but the bloody thing irritated my skin as if blow torched. OY! Anyway . . . My shaving motto has always been: comfort over perfect. I have both with the OneBlade.
I use the same technique, more or less, for the OneBlade as I have for all my other razors, straight and safety: skin stretching, short strokes and no pressure. I don't see any reason to break those habits. I am not sure how much of the pivoting I use in the razor, but that is of little concern to me at this time. I probably use enough without feeling it. I think my technique will evolve to take advantage of the razor's special features as I go along. For now, I just put the razor flat on my face and the two of us work perfectly well together for an efficient and comfortable shave.
I do like the razor's weight, and the balance in my hands where I hold the handle. Nothing slippery about the handle. The razor is easy to maneuver. Loading the blade is easy, too, as is removing it from the razor. I scrub all my safety razors after each shave with soap and a silky soft synthetic brush. My Mama always told me to be a good boy keep clean. So there . . .
The OneBlade uses the Feather FHS Hi-stainless single edge razors that come in packs of 10. I get two comfortable shaves from each blade. Three is a stretch. Why push it? For double edge safety razors, two shaves per blade doesit for me. Sometimes one. Two shaves for the GEM single edge, two or three for the Feather Artist Club blades.
The OneBlade Genesis is a pricey razor at about $399, yes, but to me it's worth every penny, not only because it is efficient and comfortable, but I really enjoy shaving with it. The Core, mostly in plastic, is around $50, and that's worth every penny, too. I plan to use the Core for travel. The Feather FHS-10 Hi-Stainless blades cost more than most other blades, but I'm not complaining. With a Lamborghini and a Rolls Royce in my garage, I don't fret over the price of gas. Also, the packaging is pure class: the razor came in an all-leather box fit for the queen's gems. I like pretty things, and this packaging is pretty and well suited for a pretty razor.
My only complaint about the OneBlade razor — and it has nothing to do with the razor itself — is the heavy glue on the blades. It's glue on steroids. For heaven's sake, Feather people, ease up on the stuff. So I thoroughly wash off the glue from the blades before use.
Ah, but that's such a tiny minus in shaving with the OneBlade, a razor I truly love, and a razor that I am sure was designed for me.
Good stuff the OneBlade.
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Suggestions for a budget GEM razor!
Gents, been on the Nook for close to 2 years now and have learnt a lot about various things from this learned community. Time for another suggestion please.
I have not used a Gem style razor ever and I am tempted to use one after hearing a lot about the shave quality, blade longevity and the new modern razors that use GEM.
I don't want to bite the bullet yet with the more expensive models like a Sabre etc, hence this post.
Please suggest me a budget GEM razor which shaves equally well, If not better than some of the modern expensive razors.
Also, please point me towards the right source.
Thanks in advance!
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I have not used a Gem style razor ever and I am tempted to use one after hearing a lot about the shave quality, blade longevity and the new modern razors that use GEM.
I don't want to bite the bullet yet with the more expensive models like a Sabre etc, hence this post.
Please suggest me a budget GEM razor which shaves equally well, If not better than some of the modern expensive razors.
Also, please point me towards the right source.
Thanks in advance!
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Twin Injector blades in a Schick Type K w/ HydroMagic lever
Just copies of an interesting series of posts from a BST thread I figured more people would find interesting now and in the future:
(03-12-2018, 05:16 AM)BrickHud Wrote:(03-11-2018, 10:33 PM)Mr_Smartepants Wrote:(03-11-2018, 08:53 AM)BrickHud Wrote: With due respect, this is incorrect information. I own one of these Type L Hydromagic lever razors identical to that being offered here, and the Twin Injector blades fit and work perfectly.
OK, you're right. Let me rephrase my statement.
Quote:"No, I don't think so. The hydromagic lever means you need to use standard-thickness blades because the added thickness will over-strain the retention spring and weaken it over time; which will ruin the razor.
So while the twin blades may fit in Schicks with the hydromagic lever...they're not recommended due to the potential damage that may result. The twins are too thick for everyday use (IMHO)."
There was a healthy discussion on one of the UK forums where one user measured the thickness of the different blades and measured the spring preload at different thicknesses...(the link I can't find now). Here's a separate discussion though on the relative merits of twin blades (many mentions of how they won't fit in hydromagic razors). http://www.atgshaving.com/threads/schick...719/page-5
That's very interesting. Thanks. I think I have a twin blade sitting in a hydromagic levered Schick right now. I should probably replace it with a single blade dummy.
Anyway, we don't want to hijack Nikos's thread further. So I'll just conclude by saying these razors he's selling are interesting examples of a fine razor design.
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Valet Razor
I have an early version of a Valet razor, the one that can take a modified Gem blade (without the the bumps that only allow for Feather blades).
It takes about 20 seconds to modify it, just work off the spine with a plier and then snip off, with a plier the corners.
Curiosity got me ordering a pack of Feather FHS blades.
I tried a few blades and each time they rendered the razor completely ineffective. I thought I dropped it or something, but going back to Gem blades -it was back in the game.
Go figure.
I did some reading about Churchill yesterday, not the most complimentary actually. I have friend who is a Historian and an avid wet-shaver.
According to him, Churchill shaved with a Valet razor and his aftershave was Blenheim Bouquet (which was made for his family).
Anyway - the historical spirit spilled over into this mornings shave and a fantastic shave it was (with a Gem blade).
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It takes about 20 seconds to modify it, just work off the spine with a plier and then snip off, with a plier the corners.
Curiosity got me ordering a pack of Feather FHS blades.
I tried a few blades and each time they rendered the razor completely ineffective. I thought I dropped it or something, but going back to Gem blades -it was back in the game.
Go figure.
I did some reading about Churchill yesterday, not the most complimentary actually. I have friend who is a Historian and an avid wet-shaver.
According to him, Churchill shaved with a Valet razor and his aftershave was Blenheim Bouquet (which was made for his family).
Anyway - the historical spirit spilled over into this mornings shave and a fantastic shave it was (with a Gem blade).
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Polished RX SE and Blades...Newb Question
I have been shaving with a DE (2 days a week) and straight (5 days a week) for several years now. I got my Asylum RX SE today and Kai mild blades. The razor really is something else. The quality is like few things, if anything, in my shave den. I know it will take more than one shave to get used to something new, so maybe this post is a little premature...but I was unimpressed with the Kai blade. I have a heavy dense beard. The Kai pinks just didn't get it for me. After my first WTG pass my stubble felt like I had barely touched it. By comparison when I use a DE (Merkur Futur or Feather Stainless) with a Feather blade my WTG first pass is quite smooth, same with a straight.
I went with the Kai pinks because of some of the cautious posts I have read about stating with a Feather the first time you use a SE. Any opinions from those of you who have used both blades in an Asylum RX. Should I expect better cutting from the Kai and just wait for my technique to improve? Better results from the Feather? I know it is hard to weigh in on what someone else can expect, what about your results?
Thanks...hope you had an enjoyable shave today.
I went with the Kai pinks because of some of the cautious posts I have read about stating with a Feather the first time you use a SE. Any opinions from those of you who have used both blades in an Asylum RX. Should I expect better cutting from the Kai and just wait for my technique to improve? Better results from the Feather? I know it is hard to weigh in on what someone else can expect, what about your results?
Thanks...hope you had an enjoyable shave today.
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Twin blades?
After using twin blades in a injector can you go back to single blades with out a problem?
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My Apologies to both ATT and Blackland
I am a huge fan of both the ATT SE1 Kronos and the Blackland Sabre L2. The Blackland is my daily razor but when I want something a skosh more aggressive, I switch to the ATT. I like both the ATT Kronos handle and Blackland Sabre handle. Both provide good gripe and I prefer the 85mm size.
On a whim I decided to put the ATT handle on the Blackland razor and the Sabre handle on the ATT. To my great surprise I prefer the look of both razors with the alternative handle. To my eye, the Sabre L2 has an industrial look which mates well with the deep knurl of the Kronos, and the exaggerated collar on the Sabre handle mates well with the long, horizontal head of the SE1. Both razors are well balanced with their new handles.
I am certain that a great deal of thought went into designing the Kronos and Sabre handles. I apologize to Stan at ATT and Shane at Blackland for bastardizing your wonderful creations.
Cheers,
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On a whim I decided to put the ATT handle on the Blackland razor and the Sabre handle on the ATT. To my great surprise I prefer the look of both razors with the alternative handle. To my eye, the Sabre L2 has an industrial look which mates well with the deep knurl of the Kronos, and the exaggerated collar on the Sabre handle mates well with the long, horizontal head of the SE1. Both razors are well balanced with their new handles.
I am certain that a great deal of thought went into designing the Kronos and Sabre handles. I apologize to Stan at ATT and Shane at Blackland for bastardizing your wonderful creations.
Cheers,
Richard Rodmonster
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Feather Injector
I just scored this on eBay. Sorry to whoever was watching, I couldn't resist ![Smile]( "Smile")
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Somewhat disturbing early GEM advertisement
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Impossible to cut the face - sounds good.
Shaves Easy, quick and clean - great!
Pays for it self in a fortnight - perhaps a bit of hyperbole?
Every undertaker and embalmer should have one - wait, what‽
It makes sense though, in that corpses are (and were) usually shaved to make them more presentable, and if the safety razor could do it easier, faster, cheaper and with less chance of cuts and the danger of infection... sounds like a great idea to me, even if I was taken aback when I first spotted it.
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Two Different Gem 1912 Versions
I have a couple Gem 1912 razors that appear to be identical except for the length of the lather catcher tang at the back (see photos). One is long, and one is short. They have identical markings and identical handles. Neither (for example) is marked as a Gem Junior or anything different.
Anyone have any information about the differing two models? For example, was Gem producing them simultaneously and positioning them differently in the marketplace? Was one earlier than the other?
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Anyone have any information about the differing two models? For example, was Gem producing them simultaneously and positioning them differently in the marketplace? Was one earlier than the other?
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GEM Bullet Tip with 'Magic Eye'
I just ordered this on eBay for twenty-seven dollars, and from tryablade.com I sent away for ten of the PAL Blue Carbon Steel blades. I've been curious about shaving with a single-edge safety razor, especially this one, as using it doesn't require fiddling around trying to find the right angle (or so I get from the description). Has anyone else used this type of razor? What were your thoughts?
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PAA Starling Gem Type Razor
I just ordered the new Gem type razor from PAA. The price was only $39.95 for a CNC aluminum razor with two base plates (regular & beta). I didn't have to buy blades because I found 3 packs of Personna Gems in my garage. Will post pictures and shave results next week. No links allowed here so will just wait.
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SE razors to buy??
I found a local guys in classifieds selling some razors. Here is a pictures of the SE razors he had. I don't know anything about SE razors and have never used one, so, I didn't buy any and thought I would post a picture here and ask the wise folks of the shave nook. see any collectibles? Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Mini Mongoose Review
I recently recently received my Mini Mongoose razor. I loaded with a Schick Proline B-20 and proceeded to have the five best shaves I can recall. Now, I have to admit, I am in general a Mongoose fan and have both the original and gen 2. All in all the blade/razor combo has the same cutting effect. However, the narrower razor head just made for an overall more nimble razor, so much so that the shave was much improved. I recommend this for anyone who is a mongoose fan or who was put off by the original width of the mongoose. Now I have yet a different blade to stock up on. I'll probably buy a second head when they become available with the handle.
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ATT SE 1
Any thoughts? yea or nay?
thanks
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Wood You? Welch's All-Wood Saratoga Disposable Razor
Here's a cool little wooden SE razor. It's the Welch's Saratoga Disposable Razor for women. It's a full-sized razor, all wood, with a non-removable blade and open comb. Early 20th Century.
My best research suggests it was sold in the upstate New York summer resorts, such as Saratoga. Take your girl away for the weekend, and get her grooming equipment in case you left the big city in a hurry for your rendezvous.
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My best research suggests it was sold in the upstate New York summer resorts, such as Saratoga. Take your girl away for the weekend, and get her grooming equipment in case you left the big city in a hurry for your rendezvous.
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How it works: Hydro-magic lever
It's a pretty smart mechanism that... saves you time. If you want to clean your razor at the end of each shave like me but hate spending much time on it, this is THE solution.
It loosens the head of the razor and allows you to clean it thoroughly within a few seconds.
Schick did that 50 years ago!
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It loosens the head of the razor and allows you to clean it thoroughly within a few seconds.
Schick did that 50 years ago!
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