I saw a listing for an Off Brand Schick Injector for $14.99 on ebay. Does anyone know if these are any good?
Off Brand Schick Injector?
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Hey Hamilton these are satisfactory. I have many injectors and I find that the Schick Injector Type E is the best imho. You will be able to find a nice brass one on ebay for a fraction of the price. The schick injector type E is near indestructible as to the off brand handle which feels quite flimsy in the hand. Also my store brand injector similar to the one on ebay loses plating fast it doesnt look aesthetically pleasing. Whereas when I got my E types all that is requires is some dish soap and a good buffing with a microfiber cloth and it shimmers as new. Hope this helps...
Has anyone tried the off brand handle from eBarbershop? It is a bit more expensive than the eBay one. I have an L type and both an E and PAL adjustable en route. How would it compare?
Have not tried one as yet Harvid, how do you feel about your Type E though? Not to be all gloom and doom but I did not particularly enjoy the adjustable injector. In my opinion the type E is a confluence of all the characteristics that make the schick injector legendary... Perhaps your experience with the adjustable may be different I look forward to your response when you do receive it.
Actually, I'm still waiting the E as well (I usually have my eBay purchases sent to my in-laws' place in upstate NY to save on shipping). But I'll let you know (it should be here in about a week when they come up for a visit.
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There is a Type L for sale. Any opinions on those? Mild, aggressive, heave/light handle, etc?
Just go for the real thing. About the same price and unbeatable quality. Won't break.
I find the Type Ls to be pretty mild razors, but they deliver a smooth, comfortable shave. Get one, I don't think you will be disappointed.
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Decided to go with the a real Schick 1965 L Type. No knock-off, what's the point? Just gave it a test drive and trimmed my sideburns. She's a beaut:
And then of course there's Cary Grant shaving with a Schick injector on youtube. So you can't go wrong with these, hahha.
And then of course there's Cary Grant shaving with a Schick injector on youtube. So you can't go wrong with these, hahha.
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His razor looks like a Type G of some sort to me. One of my favorites.
+1 on the G, although I'm getting ready to test out the E, which is supposed to be a lot more aggressive.
I love Injectors.
Is there anyone who has tried one who doesn't love them?
Back in the day...the "L" was my first real blade shave...after a few years with electrics. I had many many good shaves with it (although, in my youthful ignorance, I used canned goo).
It should serve you well...enjoy!
It should serve you well...enjoy!
While I do like all my injectors, I do have to agree that the adjustable is a bit of a let down after the E. It really has become my go-to daily razor, alternating with my Schick Krona DE (I have a lot of razors that just aren't getting a lot of love right now!). The E is just so efficient at what it does that the PAL adjustable on its most aggressive setting just doesn't compare. On the bright side, at least the PAL has those timeless good looks....
I stopped using mine when the stores stopped having the blades ! Time to dig it out and put it back to work.
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