(05-29-2021, 03:13 PM)kyle3rv Wrote:

(05-28-2021, 11:54 AM)TobyC Wrote:

(05-16-2021, 02:03 AM)kyle3rv Wrote: Ok first shave down push about half the blade under the topcap otherwise it's too aggressive.

Too aggressive?

I guess that's a matter of opinion. The factory blade, or what I assume is the factory blade, overhangs the guard. When it's like this it pushed the blade fairly hard into the face. I have good technique and can shave with just about any razor I pickup but I found this very harsh. Essentially open blade. I found it much more comfortable and still efficient to put about half the blade lined up with the front edge of the topcap.

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(05-28-2021, 10:47 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Friday May 28, 2021
Razor: Penn (Non-Adjustble)
Blade: Schick B20 Injector (1)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft Scoville/Synbad
Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Guerlain Vetiver
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 933

I have a Penn Adjustable coming that I may or may not be able to get a modern blade to work in from reading about them but this Non-Adjustable model is easy to set an Injector blade at your desired level of aggression. I noted the angle was a challenge for some areas to get for example the wtg (North to south) close under my nose but subsequent passes in other directions took care of any stubble. Got a nice close shave and would consider this a mild shaver if paying attention. Maintaining the proper angle allows you to buff and do multiple passes to clear the stubble and end with stellar results. I thank kyle3rv for his enabling me and bringing this razor to my attention. Another win for a Vintage razor that can be used today with modern blades and a nod to my Birth State of Pennsylvania. Have a great day Everyone !

Awesome. I posted in toast about witch safety razors working with gem blades with an easy mod. You should grab one if you don't have it. Gives a fantastic lather catcher like shave.

(06-03-2021, 11:25 AM)Dave in KY Wrote:

(05-29-2021, 03:13 PM)kyle3rv Wrote:

(05-28-2021, 11:54 AM)TobyC Wrote:

(05-16-2021, 02:03 AM)kyle3rv Wrote: Ok first shave down push about half the blade under the topcap otherwise it's too aggressive.

Too aggressive?

I guess that's a matter of opinion. The factory blade, or what I assume is the factory blade, overhangs the guard. When it's like this it pushed the blade fairly hard into the face. I have good technique and can shave with just about any razor I pickup but I found this very harsh. Essentially open blade. I found it much more comfortable and still efficient to put about half the blade lined up with the front edge of the topcap.

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(05-28-2021, 10:47 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Friday May 28, 2021
Razor: Penn (Non-Adjustble)
Blade: Schick B20 Injector (1)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft Scoville/Synbad
Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Guerlain Vetiver
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 933

I have a Penn Adjustable coming that I may or may not be able to get a modern blade to work in from reading about them but this Non-Adjustable model is easy to set an Injector blade at your desired level of aggression. I noted the angle was a challenge for some areas to get for example the wtg (North to south) close under my nose but subsequent passes in other directions took care of any stubble. Got a nice close shave and would consider this a mild shaver if paying attention. Maintaining the proper angle allows you to buff and do multiple passes to clear the stubble and end with stellar results. I thank kyle3rv for his enabling me and bringing this razor to my attention. Another win for a Vintage razor that can be used today with modern blades and a nod to my Birth State of Pennsylvania. Have a great day Everyone !

Awesome. I posted in toast about witch safety razors working with gem blades with an easy mod. You should grab one if you don't have it. Gives a fantastic lather catcher like shave.

Somehow missed this, my apologies. Got a link to the post?

(06-03-2021, 03:59 PM)Wchnu Wrote:

(06-03-2021, 11:25 AM)Dave in KY Wrote:

(05-29-2021, 03:13 PM)kyle3rv Wrote:

(05-28-2021, 11:54 AM)TobyC Wrote:

(05-16-2021, 02:03 AM)kyle3rv Wrote: Ok first shave down push about half the blade under the topcap otherwise it's too aggressive.

Too aggressive?

I guess that's a matter of opinion. The factory blade, or what I assume is the factory blade, overhangs the guard. When it's like this it pushed the blade fairly hard into the face. I have good technique and can shave with just about any razor I pickup but I found this very harsh. Essentially open blade. I found it much more comfortable and still efficient to put about half the blade lined up with the front edge of the topcap.

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(05-28-2021, 10:47 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Friday May 28, 2021
Razor: Penn (Non-Adjustble)
Blade: Schick B20 Injector (1)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft Scoville/Synbad
Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Guerlain Vetiver
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 933

I have a Penn Adjustable coming that I may or may not be able to get a modern blade to work in from reading about them but this Non-Adjustable model is easy to set an Injector blade at your desired level of aggression. I noted the angle was a challenge for some areas to get for example the wtg (North to south) close under my nose but subsequent passes in other directions took care of any stubble. Got a nice close shave and would consider this a mild shaver if paying attention. Maintaining the proper angle allows you to buff and do multiple passes to clear the stubble and end with stellar results. I thank kyle3rv for his enabling me and bringing this razor to my attention. Another win for a Vintage razor that can be used today with modern blades and a nod to my Birth State of Pennsylvania. Have a great day Everyone !

Awesome. I posted in toast about witch safety razors working with gem blades with an easy mod. You should grab one if you don't have it. Gives a fantastic lather catcher like shave.

Somehow missed this, my apologies. Got a link to the post?

https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=185&pid=2848&highlight=Witch+razor#pid2848

(06-03-2021, 05:07 PM)Dave in KY Wrote:

(06-03-2021, 03:59 PM)Wchnu Wrote:

(06-03-2021, 11:25 AM)Dave in KY Wrote:

(05-29-2021, 03:13 PM)kyle3rv Wrote:

(05-28-2021, 11:54 AM)TobyC Wrote: Too aggressive?

I guess that's a matter of opinion. The factory blade, or what I assume is the factory blade, overhangs the guard. When it's like this it pushed the blade fairly hard into the face. I have good technique and can shave with just about any razor I pickup but I found this very harsh. Essentially open blade. I found it much more comfortable and still efficient to put about half the blade lined up with the front edge of the topcap.

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(05-28-2021, 10:47 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Friday May 28, 2021
Razor: Penn (Non-Adjustble)
Blade: Schick B20 Injector (1)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft Scoville/Synbad
Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Guerlain Vetiver
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 933

I have a Penn Adjustable coming that I may or may not be able to get a modern blade to work in from reading about them but this Non-Adjustable model is easy to set an Injector blade at your desired level of aggression. I noted the angle was a challenge for some areas to get for example the wtg (North to south) close under my nose but subsequent passes in other directions took care of any stubble. Got a nice close shave and would consider this a mild shaver if paying attention. Maintaining the proper angle allows you to buff and do multiple passes to clear the stubble and end with stellar results. I thank kyle3rv for his enabling me and bringing this razor to my attention. Another win for a Vintage razor that can be used today with modern blades and a nod to my Birth State of Pennsylvania. Have a great day Everyone !

Awesome. I posted in toast about witch safety razors working with gem blades with an easy mod. You should grab one if you don't have it. Gives a fantastic lather catcher like shave.

Somehow missed this, my apologies. Got a link to the post?

https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=185&pid=2848&highlight=Witch+razor#pid2848

Thanks, now I remember reading this. Brain failures getting more frequent......

(06-03-2021, 06:38 PM)TobyC Wrote:

(06-03-2021, 05:07 PM)Dave in KY Wrote:

(06-03-2021, 03:59 PM)Wchnu Wrote:

(06-03-2021, 11:25 AM)Dave in KY Wrote:

(05-29-2021, 03:13 PM)kyle3rv Wrote: I guess that's a matter of opinion. The factory blade, or what I assume is the factory blade, overhangs the guard. When it's like this it pushed the blade fairly hard into the face. I have good technique and can shave with just about any razor I pickup but I found this very harsh. Essentially open blade. I found it much more comfortable and still efficient to put about half the blade lined up with the front edge of the topcap.

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Awesome. I posted in toast about witch safety razors working with gem blades with an easy mod. You should grab one if you don't have it. Gives a fantastic lather catcher like shave.

Somehow missed this, my apologies. Got a link to the post?

https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=185&pid=2848&highlight=Witch+razor#pid2848

Thanks, now I remember reading this. Brain failures getting more frequent......

So, who's disabled now?!!!