(10-05-2021, 08:23 PM)srqshaver Wrote: Hello all. I’m a fairly new wet shaver as of June this year. I tried once before, many years ago. That attempt was with a Merkur 33C, some generic no-name blades, an abysmal little brush, and a tube of C.O. Bigelow green shaving cream. I tried for a few weeks but it just didn’t work.

Skip forward to this year. I have been cooped up, not only with the pandemic but unrelated medical issues, and needed a diversion. Shaving had also become a thankless chore. I was digging through my old shaving supplies and found the Merkur. I thought I’d check back in to see what else there was and my goodness, what a different world it is 10 years later. 

I bought a 1966 Gillette Slim for next to nothing on eBay, a blade sampler, a PAA Atomic Rocket, a tub of Proraso Red and got to it. This time I got it right away and was pretty much instantly hooked. I spent time watching YouTube videos and reading some forums until I discovered…SE razors!

A subculture within an already somewhat obscure community? Sign me up! Actually, funny enough, seeing the Schick L types jogged my memory. One of my grandfathers used those razors. I remember playing with the blade cartridge as a kid wondering what this little gadget did.

I started with a new Parker Adjustable Injector v2. Unfortunately, the first one I received was not working properly. SuperSafetyRazors.com, which is Parker’s storefront, made it right and sent me a new one, after having tried to help me fix the first one. The second one has been great and I really enjoy using it. 

Then I saw the M1 adjustable and knew I had to have one. I waited and ended up getting a brand new one that still had the blank spacer in it. Pushing that first blade in was such a neat feeling, connecting me back in some way to my grandfather. I love how it feels in my hand. It’s a little more solid than the Parker, a tiny bit heavier. The shave is fantastic and I absolutely love it. It will serve me for many years to come. 

I have used the blades included with the Parker which I believe are Personna and have also purchased some Chinese Schick blades. I haven’t been able to tell a tremendous amount of difference between the two which is good and I’m not stuck using one or the other. 

I have been interested in the other SEs, Artist Club and GEM razors. There’s a growing list of AC razors I’d like to try but haven’t had the good fortune just yet. These include v2 and v3 RazoRock Hawks, an Occam, and of course a Vector. I did just acquire a GEM Featherweight and some PTFE coated blades but have yet to try it. That will be my next shave. 

So that’s pretty much my life story when it comes to wet shaving at least. I’m glad to be here. Thanks for having me. Oh, and thanks to @DaveinKY for leading me here.

(10-05-2021, 08:38 PM)mayer57619 Wrote: If there is something that you want to try out, head over to the loaners section and put out a request to the group.

(10-05-2021, 08:45 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: Eric, not sure how I lead you here but VERY happy you found us. Poke around and join right in conversations.

(10-05-2021, 10:11 PM)Jayaruh Wrote: High their, srqshaver , welcome to TOST3. Good job Dave in KY . Sounds like you are hooked. You can see some of my videos on Youtube. https://youtu.be/m3URoVLKVgs
I got me one of those Parker Adjustables. It worked ok for me, but it is no match for the Schick M.  Enjoy your stay.