Is there any SE that shaves like a BIC metal by chance? I love this disposal and really only am searching as I do not want to keep using plastic disposables. I was thinking a AC razor like a Vector, but would love input from you more tenured guys.
SE like a BIC Metal?
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Definitely not a Vector. Rough, bitey thing. Brrrrrr.
The Atelier Durdan La Faulx with the standard ‘classique’ plate is pretty close to the feel of the Bic Metal. Obviously much heavier than the Bic plastic, but the way the head and blade feel are very similar to me.
The Atelier Durdan La Faulx with the standard ‘classique’ plate is pretty close to the feel of the Bic Metal. Obviously much heavier than the Bic plastic, but the way the head and blade feel are very similar to me.
I haven’t used a Bic metal, but plenty of years with a Gillette Good News, Bic Twin Select and Schick Extreme. All 2 blades, but fixed heads. The Leaf Twig is an easy transition. Plus, you can use Bic blades in it.
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I own the twig, it’s close but much more aggressive than the bic metal in my opinion.
Schick M5 comes to my mind.
The Razorock Hawk V3, standard plate, with the titanium halo handle shaves similarly for me with mild ac blades.
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An injector? Can’t find one if so… I used the supply injector and it’s not nearly as precise as the bic metal when edging.
The M series are vintage Schicks from the 1960s, IIRC. Fairly light in weight. Really any of the classic Schicks is probably the closest thing. The G series is one of the more user-friendly models. Here is a thread on those:
Schick Type G injectors for dummies
The aim of this thread is to categorize the Type G razors in a way that is easier understood for the average collector so as such I will not being using Appleby's designations other than the Type G label to describe them at all. They will be presented in chronological order with the variations...
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It’s a really steep price for me at the moment for that razor…
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I went down a rabbit hole and now really want a Schick O clone. They seem impossible to get.The M series are vintage Schicks from the 1960s, IIRC. Fairly light in weight. Really any of the classic Schicks is probably the closest thing. The G series is one of the more user-friendly models. Here is a thread on those:
Schick Type G injectors for dummies
The aim of this thread is to categorize the Type G razors in a way that is easier understood for the average collector so as such I will not being using Appleby's designations other than the Type G label to describe them at all. They will be presented in chronological order with the variations...
Chandu
I Waxed The Badger.
I think you need a Schick Injector. Model E, L, M, N or O
The current Supply Injector with the open comb is very smooth, but it's not svelte like the real injectors ere.
The current Supply Injector with the open comb is very smooth, but it's not svelte like the real injectors ere.
I've been looking since 2008.
I like a lot the Bic Metal and let me tell you that if someone in the beginning starts using them, it would be hard to justify buying a De/Se razor next.
Apart of all suggestion given which are great, I would suggest you to consider a Yaqi Ac head, the excalibur one (around 10 usd) plus an handle and using the KAI ac Protouch blade/ Feather Proguard.
These two have been my razors in the last two month.
My last consideration would be get a Schick Adjustable M with yellow schick blades.
Apart of all suggestion given which are great, I would suggest you to consider a Yaqi Ac head, the excalibur one (around 10 usd) plus an handle and using the KAI ac Protouch blade/ Feather Proguard.
These two have been my razors in the last two month.
My last consideration would be get a Schick Adjustable M with yellow schick blades.
EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
The razor I own which is most like the Bic Metal is not an SE at all. In terms of the balance, and feel in the hand, then for me it is my 1970 Tech shown below. It is specifically the lightweight, long black plastic handle which makes this Tech more like the Bic Metal than it is like any other Tech I have tried.
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So far the other se’s I have tried are not anything like a big metal for those who search. I will continue to update as I go but a Schick injector is not as intuitive, a leaf twig is closest , but far more aggressive.
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I’ll see if I come across one , but so far, no luck.
The modern, and readily available, equivalent is the Gillette Silver Blue from Gillette Shanghai. Found on AliE and such sites.
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Those are similar but different
Interesting suggestion. How does this razor shave? Are the blade tabs covered in this model?
This was to Richards @EclipseRedRing suggestion of a 70s Tech with plastic handle. I’m in the Injector camp for replicating the Bic Metal
Tabs on the Super Blue are sticking out by about 1mm, 1/25 of an inch and it’s a mild shaver.
I have put mine on a @Rosseforp GTS handle.
