![]() ![]() My sense is that, if you were using this like I used to use a cartridge razor, it would do fine. I would say it was similar to some of my mildest double edge razors in that arena, but with a bit more sense of “bite” on my neck than I’m used to getting from an otherwise mild shave. I would say the end result of the shave was good, not great in terms of closeness. Not serious razor burn or cuts, but a bit of irritation. Although I was using a light touch, it gave me some irritation on my neck, in the old familiar trouble spots. ![]() I found that it was very comfortable on my face, but not quite so much on my neck. The light weight and small dimensions of the razor make it maneuverable. It isn’t difficult to grasp the correct angle. ![]() The first shave indicated to me that this is a fairly simple shaving tool to understand. Still a modest investment for being able to try what was the primary competition to Gillette in the shaving world for decades. This version of the Injector dates from 1955 to 1958, if my research is correct.Īn amusing element of the whole thing is that I had to purchase some blades, seven of which cost more than the razors themselves. After cleaning and polishing, they are both looking good, with limited obvious wear for such old razors. One was marked “Schick”, the other “Eversharp Schick”. White composite handles and gold hardware on the head. One looked pretty rough, while the other was well preserved. I can’t remember exactly where, but I was able to find two Type “I” Injectors for five dollars. The razor(s) that I picked up were actually from a little antique shop in Maine, purchased when I was on vacation. Of course, it is they who were likely modeled after the Schick, as it long predates them. ![]() Similar blade angle to something like a TRAC-Two or an old BIC. Small, thin head to easily fit into the trouble spots on your face. Essentially, it looks a lot like a very thin version of the cartridge razor that would eventually come out. The end result of Schick’s invention is a razor that has a head that may be strangely familiar. I’ll include a picture of it in the article. This was pushed into a sprung-mechanism blade carrier from a “blade bank”. Schick, instead, went with a small blade built of relatively thick stock. GEM went with the large single blade, of the same shape as a window scraper. In that time, other manufacturers that wanted to produce something to compete had to radically diverge from the Gillette formula. There was a long era when Gillette controlled the patent to a double edge, replaceable blade razor. He set about creating one, and the Injector was born. Impressed by the idea of magazine-loaded firearms, he decided that a razor could benefit from this method of blade loading. The Injector was born out of an idea that Colonel Schick got while in the military. One thing I hadn’t tried was an Injector. Used products may not be returned, and all sales are final on Samples.Of the various wet shaving tools that exist, I’ve tried many of them. Unused items (except samples) may be returned within 10 days for a full refund or store credit. For orders that qualified for free or reduced shipping, if a return causes the resulting total order size to be under the free shipping threshold (currently $59.00), the actual cost of shipping we paid will be reduced from your refund. If it is an unusually busy day your order may be delayed no more than 1 business day. Orders will be shipped in the order in which they are received. On Saturday, most parcels should ship if placed before 10am EST - otherwise it will ship the following Monday. Maggard Razors will make every effort to ship out orders on the same day placed before 12pm EST Monday-Friday. Blades are polymer coated for smoothness and longevity.Fits our Parker Adjustable Injector razor & all Standard and Vintage Injector razors including Schick, Gem, Supply, PAL and more.1 Dispenser of Injector blades with 20 blades per dispenser.These hard to find blades fit all new and vintage injector razors that accept standard injector blades. Parker’s injector razor blades provide smooth and comfortable shaves. ![]()
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