This morning, I gave my Schick another chance. Doesn't work for me. The blades I've got are simply not sharp enough. I think I might have a defective batch.
Walter, the blades from AmericanWholesale are not the same as from Amazon directly. I am not sure if they are seconds or what. The blades sold in the four pack from Amazon are much better.
I learned to shave in 1972 with the Schick Injector. I used to use these blades, the Plus Platinums. Found on eBay, but they are about $0.75 per blade.
I did not shave every day until I got into college, and IIRC I would use a blade for a week, then toss it.