YO! (One word summary).
Okay, loaded up the SE warhorse 1914 Ever-ready with a Gem Personna stainless blade this morning. After stepping out of the shower, I beat and whipped up some glycerin based lather and proceeded to get down to business.
All my skills were brought to bear as I lifted this loaded razor and proceeded to remove the previous day's stubble. One thing I detected immediately was a touch of blade chatter, particularly if I let my angle get steep. Moving the cap closer to my skin eliminated this.
Two passes, WTG and XTG. This is a razor that requires all the usual caveats, no pressure, and pay attention to angle. If you do that, you will be rewarded with a crazy close shave. I did experience a couple of minor errors, all my fault, during the WTG pass on my neck.
If I were to compare this to any DE razor, I'd say it is on par with the Gillette Old Type with respect to aggression. If you have mastered the OT you will have the skill set to employ the Ever-ready 1914 as a daily driver.
Okay, loaded up the SE warhorse 1914 Ever-ready with a Gem Personna stainless blade this morning. After stepping out of the shower, I beat and whipped up some glycerin based lather and proceeded to get down to business.
All my skills were brought to bear as I lifted this loaded razor and proceeded to remove the previous day's stubble. One thing I detected immediately was a touch of blade chatter, particularly if I let my angle get steep. Moving the cap closer to my skin eliminated this.
Two passes, WTG and XTG. This is a razor that requires all the usual caveats, no pressure, and pay attention to angle. If you do that, you will be rewarded with a crazy close shave. I did experience a couple of minor errors, all my fault, during the WTG pass on my neck.
If I were to compare this to any DE razor, I'd say it is on par with the Gillette Old Type with respect to aggression. If you have mastered the OT you will have the skill set to employ the Ever-ready 1914 as a daily driver.
