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Post by celar36 on Jan 20, 2013 6:02:07 GMT -6
Hi Guys, So its time to buy a razors! I would like have 3 SE for beginning. 1. streamliner 2. help 3. help I have sensitive skin but hard hair by hard I mean HARD. Featherweight send on loan by Brian is good. Dont create irritation etc but I need a lot of strokes to get job done(3 passes plus extras) . For everyday shave is not good.( still better that my DE) if I wait 3 days then I have this result. With short hair is like cutting metal needles. Instead of spamming Brian PM a though a will make post Guy need to have life Brian advice was: Micromatic Clog Prof Streamliner Damaskeene Care to join discusion and share pictures also? Thanks, Jack
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SharpSpine
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Post by SharpSpine on Jan 20, 2013 9:06:22 GMT -6
Cobra Classic Streamline Open Comb Micromatic Schick E2 injector
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Post by razorx on Jan 20, 2013 9:14:44 GMT -6
Same answer as Shadow's Dad & Sharp Spine
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Post by RocketMan on Jan 20, 2013 13:10:54 GMT -6
I haven't tried a Cobra but they look great.
That hard, HARD hair of yours - preparation is going to be your greatest friend. Hydrated hair has an elastic nature that helps with the mowing.
I personally would need to be able to pick three AND an injector (or two!) . So, minimum four for me. : )
The three wafer blade frames give you different ways to present a modern SE blade to your skin. As you have picked your first razor, the Streamline, it is a well weighted razor that does some of the work for you. It also has good deep clearance in the guard teeth for stubble-rubble.
I think an important razor to have experience with is the 1912 style frame. There are many options, closed guard or OC, heavy handles, ornate, etc - but the blade presents in the same way on all of these - as a nice gingerly held blade edge in an easily manipulated and pleasurable to use package. Good shaves from this generation of SE.
I personally could survive quite happily without any variation of a Micromatic (I know, heresy.) And won't recommend as the other two. Particularly if I am cornered to pick three. I would then need to choose an open Lather Catcher style of razor. Perhaps at the top of that list of choice would be a Jr Bar - not unlike the fabulous example Sleddog recently posted. That said though, a two piece metal handle on the same frame/head gives you a terrific razor for shaving - imho.
So for me - I'll give you the Streamline/jewel, then go with a 1912 style and a 2 piece handle Gem Jr Bar.
(Also, consider your blade choices, prep and equipment aftercare to squeeze the most out of your razor.)
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Post by willyb on Jan 20, 2013 20:57:51 GMT -6
I2 hydromagic schick injector..... Thats an I as in (ice)
Gem 1912 damaskeene... you really havent lived until you shave with a D
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Post by celar36 on Jan 22, 2013 12:48:30 GMT -6
Chosen 3 -Streamliner -MM -Damaskenee Thanks
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Post by wchnu on Jan 22, 2013 23:49:51 GMT -6
I agree about an injector. I like the G1. At least I think that is what it is. It will mow down solid stubble and just looks great.
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