Want to try an Injector

**in the know** · 03-12-2009, 01:30 PM

So, I've tried;
Merkur HD / Slant / Progress / Open-comb
Gillette Slim Adjustable / Flare-tip Rocket / HD Rocket / #58
Wilkinson Sword "Classic"
Gillette GII / Contour / Sensor / Mach 3 / Fusion
Feather AC
I have a Wapienica straight razor waiting to be used, a Feather Portable and Popular on their way to me and a couple of Techmatics being shipped soon.

Now, the only one I'm missing (I believe) is an Injector.

So, where apart from that giant car-boot sale (ebay) can I find one? Are there any new ones being made? I really like the look of the L1 (?) with the black handle. I'm not looking to spend a fortune as I only really want to dip my toe.

**homh** · 03-12-2009, 02:16 PM

Have you tried a GEM single-edge razor?

**in the know** · 03-12-2009, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by homh

Have you tried a GEM single-edge razor?

Don't do that to me.

As soon as I hit the submit button I realised I'd missed SE razors (Injectors excepted).

No, I've not tried one - yet.

**The Real McCoy** · 03-12-2009, 04:06 PM

Go for it- I've tried: Merkur long handle, Merkur Slant, Gillette Aristocrat, Gillette Super Speed, Hoffritz Slant, Gillette Fatboy/Slim

...and then a Magazine Repeating Razor (injector)

And that's it- best razor for my skin....hands down.

**pablo_h** · 03-14-2009, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by homh

Have you tried a GEM single-edge razor?

Exactly what I was going to say.
I don't hear many DE shavers saying they tried an injector and love it, compared to the amount of DE shavers saying they tried a Gem/eveready and loved it.
Next stop is the SE stop! So much cheaper to buy anyway, like $5-10 for a gem or eveready

**ouch** · 03-14-2009, 06:32 AM

Some of the older injectors are pretty aggressive. My favorite is the L1 (bought a NIB for ~$20 a few years ago). Combined with a Ted Pella blade, it gives a fast, smooth shave. Check the b/s/t.

**scottydoint** · 03-14-2009, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by The Real McCoy

Go for it- I've tried: Merkur long handle, Merkur Slant, Gillette Aristocrat, Gillette Super Speed, Hoffritz Slant, Gillette Fatboy/Slim

...and then a Magazine Repeating Razor (injector)

And that's it- best razor for my skin....hands down.

Does it look like this one?

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**Darjeeling Express** · 03-14-2009, 07:08 AM

Scotty, that is a beautiful razor. I use the Schick E types and have never seen the Schick model you posted. Does it use currently manufactured injector blades. That looks like a candidate for Razor of the Week. Wonderful.

**scottydoint** · 03-14-2009, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Darjeeling Express

Scotty, that is a beautiful razor. I use the Schick E types and have never seen the Schick model you posted. Does it use currently manufactured injector blades. That looks like a candidate for Razor of the Week. Wonderful.

Thanks. It is a Schick, not a Gillette. I know it is one of the early repeating types, but not sure exactly which. I think I remember it being a Type B

I am going to have to give it a whirl.