Penn safety razor

[kyle3rv]

So I just picked up a Penn safety razor on a hunch. Well my theory was correct they can in fact securely hold injector blades. I haven't tried a shave yet. The razor can hold the blade with both a more aggressive exposure like in the picture or a much more mild exposure. You just slide the injector blade in and tighten the handle and the handle screw locks it in just like the original blades.
   
   

[Dave in KY]

Noice !!

[kyle3rv]

Ok first shave down push about half the blade under the topcap otherwise it's too aggressive.

[Wchnu]

That right there is what i am talking about. Taking a vintage razor and putting it back in to use. Gotta gotta gotta love that. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

[Jayaruh]

Cool.

[Dave in KY]

I'm blaming kyle3rv for my spent $8.......The soap in the mug handle hole was cleaned after the pic 
   

[Wchnu]

I'm blaming kyle3rv for my spent $8.......The soap in the mug handle hole was cleaned after the pic 

Nice catch!! Nice mug!!

[Dave in KY]

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 !
   

[TobyC]

Ok first shave down push about half the blade under the topcap otherwise it's too aggressive.

Too aggressive?

[kyle3rv]

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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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.