Recommendations for an inexpensive first SE razor, please.

[Mike Williams]

I've been shaving with the DE razors for awhile, and I'm getting curious about the SE injector razors. Should I buy a cheap $25 SE injector razor on Amazon, or a vintage Shick for about the same price? Is there a specific model of Shick injector I should go for? What's good?
Input is appreciated, thank you.

 

[Whiterook]

If going vintage the Schick M type adjustables are a good starting place. They adjust from mild to agressive.

For a new first injector, I suggest you look into the Supply SE.

If that is above your price range, the the Parker Adjustable would be my second choice.

 

[Quaznoid]

$25 will buy most vintage Schicks. A good choice to start with would be a G or J. Both are readily available at reasonable prices on Etsy or the Bay or at flea markets or antique shops. Both shave nearly as well as an E type

 

[NorthernSoul]

Vintage Schick Type I2 Hydro-Magic would be a good one.

 

[Rumblebuffin]

I can't speak to quality, as I use the DE razors, but I was perusing the Razorock site yesterday and saw several SE style razors for not very much. I know they're a decent company, and put a lot of pride and effort into their craftsmanship.
You might well be able to do better, but I'll wager you could do a lot worse as well. I'd stand by 'em.

 

[Mike Williams]

If going vintage the Schick M type adjustables are a good starting place. They adjust from mild to agressive.

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For a new first injector, I suggest you look into the Supply SE.
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If that is above your price range, the the Parker Adjustable would be my second choice.
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I was initially drawn to the Supply SE, but it seems to be 100% zinc alloy (pot metal?) and the price seemed to be a little high for that. I guess it would probably last a long time, but...

 

[Mike Williams]

If going vintage the Schick M type adjustables are a good starting place. They adjust from mild to agressive.

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For a new first injector, I suggest you look into the Supply SE.
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If that is above your price range, the the Parker Adjustable would be my second choice.
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I'm liking the Parker.

 

[Alum Ladd]

I'm liking the Parker.

You will love the Schick E or G

 

[gdawg55]

I'd go for a vintage Schick....tough to go wrong there.

 

[ewk]

As others have recommended, vintage Schick is a great way to go. Perfect mix of style and performance.

 

[tipster_621]

SE, DE, whatever, I say you can never go wrong with vintage. Hit the antique stores/flea markets/thrift shops, and you can find some terrific bargains. Make sure you get Schick blades. The only ones I've ever used were the Personna injector blades, and I think they're a bit rough. I've tend to lean toward DE or the GEM/EverReady SEs, so I haven't tried any Schick blades yet, but I've read where they are better.

 

[AnimalCatcher]

I would go for a vintage Schick as well. A type 'E' would fit the bill nicely.

 

[Medivh]

The M adjustable is my favorite Schick. I also like the E and G types, but their handles are not very comfortable.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

The M adjustable is my favorite Schick. I also like the E and G types, but their handles are not very comfortable.

Agreed. Schick made a huge improvement when they went to the ribbed handle with the G8 model.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

SE, DE, whatever, I say you can never go wrong with vintage. Hit the antique stores/flea markets/thrift shops, and you can find some terrific bargains. Make sure you get Schick blades. The only ones I've ever used were the Personna injector blades, and I think they're a bit rough. I've tend to lean toward DE or the GEM/EverReady SEs, so I haven't tried any Schick blades yet, but I've read where they are better.

You can go wrong with a vintage razor if it’s damaged, and sometimes the damage isn’t easily seen. I actually prefer the Personna injector blades over the Schicks, and I’ve used a lot of each the last 13 years or so.

 

[Whiterook]

I was initially drawn to the Supply SE, but it seems to be 100% zinc alloy (pot metal?) and the price seemed to be a little high for that. I guess it would probably last a long time, but...

I personally don't have issues with zinc alloy used in appropriate applications.

 

[Galaktus]

If you want another SE rabbit hole to get lost in, check out the Artists Club blade format. The Hawk in aluminum from Italian Barber is an inexpensive entry into AC blade shaving.
But like others said, you pretty much can't go wrong with a vintage Schick injector razor. The only disadvantage to injectors is that for modern manufactured blades, you have only three choices: Chinese made Schicks, commonly referred to as Chicks; Personna and the various rebranded ones; and Schick Proline. Prolines do not come with an injector key dispenser, so you'll have to manually transfer them to an injector key cartridge.

 

[Whiterook]

If you want another SE rabbit hole to get lost in, check out the Artists Club blade format. The Hawk in aluminum from Italian Barber is an inexpensive entry into AC blade shaving.
But like others said, you pretty much can't go wrong with a vintage Schick injector razor. The only disadvantage to injectors is that for modern manufactured blades, you have only three choices: Chinese made Schicks, commonly referred to as Chicks; Personna and the various rebranded ones; and Schick Proline. Prolines do not come with an injector key dispenser, so you'll have to manually transfer them to an injector key cartridge.

You easily can cut an AC blade down to injector width, so the choices aren't that limited.