I have been shaving with vintage DE razors for several years now. I want to try a vintage SE razor but dont know much about them. If you had to pick one to get started wtih, what is your pick? Thanks for the advise.
Not that I'm an exert on SE razors by any means but I just recently got a Mongoose stainless as my first SE razor and I must say I really enjoy the shave.
Steve and Lane are both right, lol. But I'd lean towards the Schick Injector for ease of use, then the Gem.
1912, there's plenty of GEM Juniors on the bay usually, they're the '40's version of the 1912.
start with a 1912, preferably the more common flat cap. It's a great place to start, because it's right in the sweet spot of user friendly and efficient. If you want something a little more mild get the curved cap '12, g-bar, mmbt, or feather weight. If you want more aggressive get a 1914, 1924, mmoc or mmcp.
i would suggest a 1912, if you like aggressive razors get the gem clug pruf, if you like mild razors a gem g-bar or feather weight. If you enjoyed the maneuverability of a cart then an injector is the way to go.
The GEM 1912 is a good choice.
Good advice.
So true! If I had to limit myself to one SE razor, it would be a 1912.
And it's not a "beginners" razor, you'll use it and love it for the rest of your life!
A 1912, a 1912, a 1912. Gem, Ever-Ready, Damaskeene, Junior, doesn't matter.
Everybody should own a 1912 (or several).
--Bob