Asylum Injector Razor

[Whiterook]

The Asylum AC razor has been on the market for a while, but this injector blade version is brand new.  It has the same styling as its larger sibling and is constructed of 316L steel.  It is not an injector, but a three piece design.  Bullgoose recommend the Schick Proline blades but I loaded a regular Schick blade purchased at my local pharmacy.  Loading was way less fiddly that I thought it would be.  In fact it was so easy that I got it right on the first try.  The fit and finish on the exterior of this razor is excellent.  Inside the top cap there are some grey areas, which may clean off.  Since they are under the hood, they don't bother me.  These are areas that are going to eventually show wear anyway.  The razor comes in a small cardboard box with foam lining and I found no instructions or warranty card.  Three piece razors being what they are, I'm not sure printed intructions are really needed. 
   
This US made razor is on the heavy side compared to most Schick injectors coming in at 99 grams and that was evident during the shave.  I gave myself a three pass shave this morning using TOBS cream and my usual Proraso White pre-shave cream.  The WTG and XTG passes felt good and the weight of the razor wasn't noticeable.  On the ATG, south-north pass the razor felt heavy.  I usually hold the razor between forefingers and thumb and the head felt heavy and unbalanced.  As far as cutting goes, it felt like a Schick against my skin.  Which Schick? That's hard, but maybe between a G and an I.
   

Razor: Asylum Shave Works Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Tobacco Leaf
Aftershave: Shannon's Soaps Indigo Oud Aftershave Splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

[Dave in KY]

Glad it worked out for you Dave. I won't do business with Phil anymore. He's gotten to sloppy with quality control and customer service. Again, glad you got a good purchase.

[Whiterook]

I hadn't heard that. I guess I got lucky then. Those stains on the underside would put some people off and really shouldn't be there on a razor this expensive. There are more choices in the AC razors, but my face isn't that big!

[bcshaves]

Nice razor. It looks very modern. Where is this sold?

[Whiterook]

Nice razor. It looks very modern. Where is this sold?

Bullgoose shaving.

[luv2shave]

I've been using the Asylum injector psst 2 days with the Schick B20 blades

Finding it very harsh, uncomfortable and inefficient.

What is a good shave angle on this. Is it flush against the skin like vintage Schicks or is it more like at an angle like unmentionable 2 sided thingies ?

Any help appreciated to get a better shave

[Whiterook]

I unconsciously adjust angle for a given razor due to the fact that I use a different razor each day.  This makes it hard for me to be of much help.  If flat is not working out, then gradually increase the angle.    I've seen a few people bail out on the Asylum say it is too agressive.  I think the weight of the razor plays a part in this, so a light touch is needed.

[luv2shave]

I unconsciously adjust angle for a given razor due to the fact that I use a different razor each day.  This makes it hard for me to be of much help.  If flat is not working out, then gradually increase the angle.    I've seen a few people bail out on the Asylum say it is too agressive.  I think the weight of the razor plays a part in this, so a light touch is needed.

Appreciate your candid feedback. 

Thankfully my face healed well today, so took up the razor again in the same setup as yesterday. Today's shave was excellent with the razor flush against the skin. I guess muscle memory was interfering in my perception of the razor being flat on the skin. Surprisingly extremely narrow window of a degree or two for the razor to turn from a gentle efficient shaver to a blood thristy hound.

I kept dipping the razor in cold water and then taking it to the face. The cold steel was very effective in telling me that  I was unconsciously raising the head by a mere degree or so, and the razor was digging in to my skin aggressively to cause yesterday's traumatic shave.

All is good and I have made my peace with this razor !

[Whiterook]

Glad to hear you have it dialed in.