Best SE out there?

OP, I have used an old SE lather catcher as well as a GEM before and IMO there is no question that the Schick injector is simply a better thought out "mousetrap". I have three of the Schick injector "generations" and hands down the best is the I 2 Hydro-Magic for my face.
 
Bogeyman said:
OP, I have used an old SE lather catcher as well as a GEM before and IMO there is no question that the Schick injector is simply a better thought out "mousetrap". I have three of the Schick injector "generations" and hands down the best is the I 2 Hydro-Magic for my face.
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Yup. Get an I1 and put twin blades in that bad boy.
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Steve Bowles said:
I know this is going to be a futile question knowing this group, but is there a consensus on what is the best SE razor currently on the market? Not an unobtainium, but something that you can go to a website and click on "buy now". o_O I love my Injecto-Matic, but sourcing blades is taking all the fun out of it.
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If you believe marketing, (which I don't) the best one is the "One Blade."

In my opinion, the biggest limiting factor for single edge razors is the lack of blade variety. They all lock you into either a single blade choice, or a single brand of blades.

Schick injector, GEM single edge, Feather single edge, or the four different choices from the Feather Artist Club line.

I wouldn't call it a "consensus," but in my opinion the best single edge razor is the G.E. Jones Shake Sharp. These were produced in two varieties, the earlier one, with the bakelite handle is the more aggressive of the two. The all metal second generation version is more mild. These unique SE razors take DE blades, and for that reason, offer more variety in the shaves that can be coaxed from them.

Alas, they are not very common. However, anyone willing to pay up to $100 can obtain one within a few months off of the U.S. eBay site. They used to be much cheaper and easier to find before they became popular. Maybe someone will make a modern version one of these days.
 
For a slightly different twist, I would suggest the Supply SE injector. I have seen some varying opinions on it's efficiency, but I would rate the 3 plate right there with a Schick E. And if that isn't enough for your taste, you can nip off an AC style blade and put it in there. That opens up the entire line of Feather and Kai blades, and eliminates some of the complaints about blade choice/availability.

If you then factor in the SS material, and the reasonable price, I think you have a real winner, and something a little different.
 
PickledNorthern said:
For a slightly different twist, I would suggest the Supply SE injector. I have seen some varying opinions on it's efficiency, but I would rate the 3 plate right there with a Schick E. And if that isn't enough for your taste, you can nip off an AC style blade and put it in there. That opens up the entire line of Feather and Kai blades, and eliminates some of the complaints about blade choice/availability.

If you then factor in the SS material, and the reasonable price, I think you have a real winner, and something a little different.
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This is a good suggestion, but I hate paying for three heads only to use one.
 
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PLANofMAN said:
If you believe marketing, (which I don't) the best one is the "One Blade."

In my opinion, the biggest limiting factor for single edge razors is the lack of blade variety. They all lock you into either a single blade choice, or a single brand of blades.

Schick injector, GEM single edge, Feather single edge, or the four different choices from the Feather Artist Club line.

I wouldn't call it a "consensus," but in my opinion the best single edge razor is the G.E. Jones Shake Sharp. These were produced in two varieties, the earlier one, with the bakelite handle is the more aggressive of the two. The all metal second generation version is more mild. These unique SE razors take DE blades, and for that reason, offer more variety in the shaves that can be coaxed from them.

Alas, they are not very common. However, anyone willing to pay up to $100 can obtain one within a few months off of the U.S. eBay site. They used to be much cheaper and easier to find before they became popular. Maybe someone will make a modern version one of these days.
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Wouldn't it be great if someone came out with a new snake sharp PLANofMAN?
 
PLANofMAN said:
If you believe marketing, (which I don't) the best one is the "One Blade."

In my opinion, the biggest limiting factor for single edge razors is the lack of blade variety. They all lock you into either a single blade choice, or a single brand of blades.

Schick injector, GEM single edge, Feather single edge, or the four different choices from the Feather Artist Club line.

I wouldn't call it a "consensus," but in my opinion the best single edge razor is the G.E. Jones Shake Sharp. These were produced in two varieties, the earlier one, with the bakelite handle is the more aggressive of the two. The all metal second generation version is more mild. These unique SE razors take DE blades, and for that reason, offer more variety in the shaves that can be coaxed from them.

Alas, they are not very common. However, anyone willing to pay up to $100 can obtain one within a few months off of the U.S. eBay site. They used to be much cheaper and easier to find before they became popular. Maybe someone will make a modern version one of these days.
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I'll second everything said. When you take into account the low cost of DE blades it's easier to swallow the increasing cost of the Shake Sharp. DO NOT pay $100+. The last one sold on eBay went for $57 which is not bad given its rarity and quality. Use a shim or second blade with the Bakelite version.

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PLANofMAN said:
...In my opinion, the biggest limiting factor for single edge razors is the lack of blade variety. They all lock you into either a single blade choice, or a single brand of blades...
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I was re-reading what I had written, and realized I forgot to add a bit more to that commentary.

One of the pros to a single edge design that uses single edge blades is that, on the whole, the blades are thicker, last longer, and are usually high quality. For those who prefer single edge blades, being locked into a specific brand of blade isn't a negative -- provided you like the blade.
 
PLANofMAN said:
I was re-reading what I had written, and realized I forgot to add a bit more to that commentary.

One of the pros to a single edge design that uses single edge blades is that, on the whole, the blades are thicker, last longer, and are usually high quality. For those who prefer single edge blades, being locked into a specific brand of blade isn't a negative -- provided you like the blade.
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There is some variety within the Feather brand also the Kai and I've heard the Kamisory brands. Of course this is nowhere near the DE blade choice which is practically inexhaustible, but give the SE razor some time and given the growing popularity, more blade manufacturers will be attracted to the proposition.
 
Kypros Christodoulides said:
...but give the SE razor some time and given the growing popularity, more blade manufacturers will be attracted to the proposition.
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I'm sure they will, but I'm afraid that the incentive will be to make a proprietary blade and razor combo, with "backwards compatibility" possibly built in to allow for use of some of the other SE blades.
riverrun said:
Someone should make one with a handle like the Cobra Classic and call it 'Snake Shake'... or 'Shake Snake' :D
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Considering that the shake to sharpen feature only works with vintage blades with their single bevel grind, I think it likely that a modern version would scrap that part of the design. Even the single modern carbon DE blade (Treet) doesn't sharpen well in a shake sharp due to the double ground beveled edge.

I suppose the hone could be redesigned to work with modern bevels, but since stainless blades don't respond well to resharpening (they form a bead along the edge) I don't see the point.

The focus should be on improving disposable blade coatings or metal composition, rather than on how to keep those blades sharp through honing or stropping.
 
Kypros Christodoulides said:
There is some variety within the Feather brand also the Kai and I've heard the Kamisory brands. Of course this is nowhere near the DE blade choice which is practically inexhaustible, but give the SE razor some time and given the growing popularity, more blade manufacturers will be attracted to the proposition.
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I dont understand the problem with lack of choice, as long as there is one good blade available formthe razor. The variety of DE blades for example consist mostly of blades Of lesser quality. I could live with Sputnik blades alone. And for injectors I find both personna and Schick (CN) SE blades good, artist club blades I prefer the Kai Pink.

The General is a very good SE imho, and Schick I2 i can also recommend.

Still waiting for my Single Edge... but its getting closer (cleared customs in Frankfurt).
 
Betriebsarzt13 said:
I dont understand the problem with lack of choice, as long as there is one good blade available formthe razor. The variety of DE blades for example consist mostly of blades Of lesser quality. I could live with Sputnik blades alone. And for injectors I find both personna and Schick (CN) SE blades good, artist club blades I prefer the Kai Pink.

The General is a very good SE imho, and Schick I2 i can also recommend.

Still waiting for my Single Edge... but its getting closer (cleared customs in Frankfurt).
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You will find that your general is a fine shaver. If you like aggressive go for the pro or super pro.
 
Is a Shake sharp considered a SE razor or as some would say a DE razor that only uses one side, what makes an SE an SE ? Is it that it uses one side only or because it uses one side only and uses the more rigid SE style blades?
I would welcome your comments.
This would also clarify what the correct term to use for those SE? razors that take half a DE blade. Thank you.
 
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