Closed Pass Around: Supply Provision Single Edge - CLOSED

↪Over on ATG @p.b had this to say about the Single Edge:
p.b said:
I don't like heavy razors and I've never been impressed by an Injector so why did I sign-up to this pass-around?
it exists and I don't like to feel I've missed out(!); and more importantly
every so often I like to try things I know I dislike to see if my tastes have changed.
I'm very pleased to say that this razor now joins Brussel sprouts, Gin & Tonic and (some) Vetiver soaps in the 'glad I tried it again, 'cos now I like it' category.

It's an outstandingly smooth razor and with the most aggressive head with three passes (W/X/ATG) I achieved an effortlessly, enjoyably smooth shaves. The sixth shave was a little rough but I suspect the blade was well past it's best by then (I only get 5 shaves from a Feather Pro AC blade) but every shave prior to that was so, so smooth.

I do agree with Andreas though: it's far too heavy and I'd like some features on the handle to improve grip. If the handle were made from Aluminium or hollow (like the One Blade) then I'd buy one in a heart beat. It was that good, and I've never thought that about any injector I've tried so far. I don;t think an all aluminum razor would work because the head mechanism would wear too much and too quickly.

Thanks to the gents that made this pass-around happen and this goes to prove that one should try things one doesn't like - you never know...

... and we have one more participant on the list:
  1. sɐǝɹpu∀ / riverrun (ATG/TSR)
  2. p.b (ATG)
  3. Mr Bigmem (ATG/TSR)
  4. Rowlers (ATG)
  5. Glenn_Lee (TSR)
  6. matteob (TSR)
  7. UKRob (ATG)
  8. You?
The list is open.
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Ok lets start at the beginning......

First outing with the Supply this morning. And if you've read my other reviews before you might have seen me use hmmmmm....... so i've only ever used 2 other injectors prior to the Supply. The Schick adjustable and the Pal adjustable. And I liked both. I had a fairly quick start with the Schick, and a lil trail and error in angel to get a nice shave with the Pal. From what i've heard thats not uncommon. A lil more about my SE background to set the scene lol. I own 3 SE's, a nice lil 1912, a Colonial General and my daily driver the Oneblade. All 3 of there SE's for me are got to in their blade class, this has put me on a mission to therefore find an injector I want to own......hmmmmm so far this ain't the one chaps! So I like the looks........and thats it....

Thats the pros done now for the cons.
To heavy
Not enough grip
Plate changing is a mission for an adjustable razor
Blade loading is finiky as it seems to not hit the mark or overshoot.
My biggest con on just the first shave....I don't like how it shaves, how it feels and the angel I need to come in at is not me. It didn't give me a close or comfortable shave.

Too much false noise and to much hair left in its path. I don't want to press but the razor is not cutting hairs even at this weight. The head feels the wrong shape for my face is all I can say I guess.

So I know this is only my first shave, i'll give this another shot all relaxed with an evening shave in calm surroundings and pan flute music lol. It's only fair to try this with more time to play around.

But at this point hmmmmm its not looking good. I feel maybe the injector blade might also be the cause of the poor shave, I will load up another fresh blade just to be sure. From looking at the non used plates i've got number 2 loaded, I will also try the more aggressive plate to see if it can get more exciting and closer a shave, but if i'm not liking a plate once a new blade is in how do you change the plate without possibly damaging or wasting a blade thats loaded?

My thoughts at shave one don't look promising but i'm guessing thats made itself clear, I so wanted to like this razor but looks can be deceiving and YMMV. So the constants here were that all my prep and soap and routine were all my normal test stock software I use when baselining any new razor or blade.
I have to say it also might be my technique for the poor shave, but nevertheless, unless it had given me an awesome shave have I still don't like the razor...... well not yet lol.

Shave 2 in 3 days time and then i'll be fit to move the Supply on.
 
Ok so its a cold Sunday morning, dew on the grass and sun creeping over the trees and house tops as I sip my coffee and rub my face. I've got 2 days of decent growth and my skin is not in need of heeling time...
so its time for what I feel is the final judgement shave with the Supply.
I've paired my phone with my bluetooth speaker, I've hit play on my lazy sunday mix and as Bill Withers' "Ain't no Sunshine" floats into the air I start my prep...........

I'll see you all on the other side where i'll hand over my final thoughts.........
 
Soafter my run of shaves with the supply, here are my final thoughts.

In short this is not a razor i'd buy or even put my name in the hat for a PIF. it would have to have a major overhaul and big change for me to want to even consider trying it again.
My experience is very much extreme and polar to so many that its clear its one of those YMMV razors.

As i'd said in my last comments on paper this was a razor I really wanted to love. And I still love the look and design in form. However in function its another ball game.

My lazy Sunday shave started off really well, good coffee, good music, face washed, prep done with lots of love and time and care.
I'd replaced the 2 dot plate with the more aggressive 3 dot on the Supply, loaded up a fresh new Personna bladde, and I was ready. Hot towel, and good massage of Zirh pre shave oil. I then Lathered up one of my never fail super soaps of Whickhams 1912 English Rose. Took my time working my Tuxedo Shadow Cadman into my bristles to that just butter consistency. This should have been an easy shave even with a cheep disposable BIC! But nope not this shave!

No matter what angle I took it would not play fair. I was getting a auditable sound for shaving, which I always put down to blade vibration. Due to the weight and the fact I had the 3 dot on the Supply I was trying to use light strokes. My first pass was WTG and I knew something was up as on feeling my face, I was amazed how patchy I was, with hair still in most places. Ok so I thought, blade not sitting right, maybe i'd damaged the blade on loading or this was a dull blade.
So I stripped the razor apart, cleaned every nook and cranny wiped dry and built it back with the blade i'd just used. I then took even more time and carefully loaded another fresh blade making sure I could see the cutting edge at all times, ensuring it was not hitting or scraping anywhere. The blade went in smoothly and sat perfectly in place with no yawn or misalignment.
I wiped down my face washed prepped and lathered up a fresh batch to go in for another pass. I went in with XTG and this time did feel a little better, also I didn't get the sound, however it still felt odd. On finishing my second pass I could see the tail tail signs of weepers coming through most of my neck. I knew I was using the aggressive plate so thought weepers would signify a close pass. I ran my hand over my cheeks and neck and wow still hairs and patchy. In my 4 years plus of wet shaving proper i've never had a shave where I was cut in so many places and still so patchy. I know my technique wasn't quite right overall, however I shouldn't have been getting so close to cut myself and still so patchy on the same line of beard at the same time.

Something was not right and i'll be honest the weight, the feel of the razor in my hand, the feel of the razor on my skin and so many other factors in why I didn't like this razor meant I didn't want to keep trying to find a way to get even an ok shave.

So I rinsed off the Supply, loaded up my General with a fresh pro AC and went on to have the shave I should have been having with the Supply on the relaxed lazy Sunday morning. I finished off with BDBS and a fair few weepers thanks to my attempts with the Supply.

As i'd said above with this razor YMMV very much so, I think everyone should giuditta a go even he its to find out why you don't like it or get on with it. And clearly for me its a not on your nelly razor lol.

I know I need an injector in my life, but definitely this isn't it.

Thanks to @Blademonkey for the opportunity to try the Supply, thanks to @riverrun for organising the pass around and thank you to you all for reading my rantings lol. PM incoming to @rowlers and I should be sending this out in the next day work permitting
 
Though not in the lending pool , i have used the Supply. I have a strong beard and needed
to use a 3 dot plate. Like Mr Bigmem , found Personna not very effective though I suffered
no mishaps. Historically have used an NOS Schick to good effect.

Today,having loaded a Schick [Chick] from the dispenser with no problems, I had a really
smooth and comfortable Shave, with a great all round finish. My advice is do not faff with mild
plate, go to a 3 dot and use a Schick.

As a matter of interest I have been in contact with Supply, and Patrick says by popular request they are investigating the possibility of producing a more aggressive plate.
 
Though not in the lending pool , i have used the Supply. I have a strong beard and needed
to use a 3 dot plate. Like Mr Bigmem , found Personna not very effective though I suffered
no mishaps. Historically have used an NOS Schick to good effect.

Today,having loaded a Schick [Chick] from the dispenser with no problems, I had a really
smooth and comfortable Shave, with a great all round finish. My advice is do not faff with mild
plate, go to a 3 dot and use a Schick.

As a matter of interest I have been in contact with Supply, and Patrick says by popular request they are investigating the possibility of producing a more aggressive plate.
I'm still yet to try mine, even though I've owned it for 3/4 months :eek: I'm going to have to give it a go, I'll post my thoughts in here. More aggressive plate could be interesting if my experience is similar to those who have already shared their thoughts on the various forums!
 
I'm still yet to try mine, even though I've owned it for 3/4 months :eek: I'm going to have to give it a go, I'll post my thoughts in here. More aggressive plate could be interesting if my experience is similar to those who have already shared their thoughts on the various forums!
How on earth can you resist trying out a new Razor ASAP confounds me, and probably a few more . Hope it goes well.
 
How on earth can you resist trying out a new Razor ASAP confounds me, and probably a few more . Hope it goes well.
Yep you aren't the first to say it... I've only got 4/5 I haven't tried yet left!

It's mainly because I signed up to a number of pass arounds and that ended up being pretty much the whole back end of 2016 spent trying pass around razors and a few razors sent by a couple of friends.

Main ones to try in my collection are the Supply Edge, Schick L1 and PAL Injectomatic. I do look forward to giving them a go, it keeps leaving me with something to look forward to rather than doing it in quick succession!
 
Yep you aren't the first to say it... I've only got 4/5 I haven't tried yet left!

It's mainly because I signed up to a number of pass arounds and that ended up being pretty much the whole back end of 2016 spent trying pass around razors and a few razors sent by a couple of friends.

Main ones to try in my collection are the Supply Edge, Schick L1 and PAL Injectomatic. I do look forward to giving them a go, it keeps leaving me with something to look forward to rather than doing it in quick succession!
Leave the L1 to last, it is very mild.
 
The Single Edge will be on its way to @Glen_Lee soon so, thought I'd post my thought here before it gets on its way:
First impressions:
Love the weight & the industrial look. It is nicely finished too. No obvious machining errors, marks or other nasties. Strange loading mechanism - you don't really need to "inject" but I did and it worked fine with the Chick injector.
Looking forward to the shave later.. 2 days growth to #3 plate to start with.

Absolutely superb... Love it...
First go straight in at the deep end - #3 plate..
It is aggressive, think Schick E or PAL Adjustable opened up... But it is smooth and no concerns about it biting....
I was concerned about the weight, I was concerned about the [lack of] grip. But I need not have worried. It behaved exactly like an Injector should. Yes, it is heavier than any other Injector, but it is still nimble enough to whizz around the fizog. No issue with the grip, no fear that I could loose it.
Superb close and smooth shave with next to no irritation or AS sting.
Now for the bad points...
I don't think it needs to be an injector.. :scratchhead:
A simple straight forward clamping design like the (Mongoose et al..) would be sufficient. Would this cut down on weight? Manufacturing costs? Unsure...
But it works and a superb shave is the result.

Second shave in, again with the #3 plate and the Chick...
Not as good as yesterday with only 1 days growth so maybe the #3 is a little much for a daily shave...
Still, I like the the feel of the razor, the grip is super, manoeuvrability is great too. The killer feature could be the use of AC blades without injecting... Will be investigated soon

Shave 3
#2 base plate
NSS Olive Oil Lemon, Basil & Mandarin
B400 Boar
Chick #3
Old Spice AS
Mont Blanc Legend Spirit EdT
Bulldog Moisturiser

Shave off:
Schick N2 with NOS Schick Twin VS Supply Single Edge.
Right side of face with Supply, left side with Schick.
Simply to say the Supply really does hold it own against this favourite of injectors, both sides silky smooth, a couple of tiny weepers on both side, but soon cleared with the Alum. Not a great deal of sting, just a little tingle..
One thing I am now picking up on is the feel of the blade stops on the Supply... You can feel them during the shave, it's not unpleasant by any means - they are just THERE. These need to be modified IMO as they are huge in comparison to the Schick..
Damn fine razor this...
Much smoother shave with the #2 plate, very similar result though as the #3. I think with a thicker, more protective tallow lather the number 3 would be a good daily shave.
Another go with the #2 tomorrow, but will probably try a cut down AC blade to how that works...
At the moment I am on the buying fence @ £100+, I'd probably gamble at a lesser price though...

Tcheon Fung Sing Citrus Soap
Custom Whipped Dog
Supply Single Edge #2
Kai Pink
La Toja AS
Boss Different EdT
Maca Root Face Protector

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Was expecting great things from this Razor/Blade combo, but no, it wasn't great. Smooth, but fairly inefficient. 3 passes for a decent presentable shave, but I can feel plenty of stubble.. In the baldes defence it has sat on the shelf in the bathroom since November...
Next will be a run out with the NOS Schick Krona, then it will be time to move it on...
(TFS soap is the dogs danglies!)

Lea Stick
Custom 27mm Finest
Supply Single Edge #3
Schick NOS Krona Edge [1]
Mennen AS
Terre D'Hermes Perfume Oil
Maca Root Face Protector

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Wow, this razor loves the Krona Edge!!!
Proper smooth as silk and BBS pretty all over. A little AS, but I expected more.
This is one superb shaver, the only problem being the NOS blades are far better than the current available blades. Just as well I have a good stash!

Many thanks to @riverrun and @Blademonkey for the pass around
 
The Single Edge will be on its way to @Glen_Lee soon so, thought I'd post my thought here before it gets on its way:
First impressions:
Love the weight & the industrial look. It is nicely finished too. No obvious machining errors, marks or other nasties. Strange loading mechanism - you don't really need to "inject" but I did and it worked fine with the Chick injector.
Looking forward to the shave later.. 2 days growth to #3 plate to start with.

Absolutely superb... Love it...
First go straight in at the deep end - #3 plate..
It is aggressive, think Schick E or PAL Adjustable opened up... But it is smooth and no concerns about it biting....
I was concerned about the weight, I was concerned about the [lack of] grip. But I need not have worried. It behaved exactly like an Injector should. Yes, it is heavier than any other Injector, but it is still nimble enough to whizz around the fizog. No issue with the grip, no fear that I could loose it.
Superb close and smooth shave with next to no irritation or AS sting.
Now for the bad points...
I don't think it needs to be an injector.. :scratchhead:
A simple straight forward clamping design like the (Mongoose et al..) would be sufficient. Would this cut down on weight? Manufacturing costs? Unsure...
But it works and a superb shave is the result.

Second shave in, again with the #3 plate and the Chick...
Not as good as yesterday with only 1 days growth so maybe the #3 is a little much for a daily shave...
Still, I like the the feel of the razor, the grip is super, manoeuvrability is great too. The killer feature could be the use of AC blades without injecting... Will be investigated soon

Shave 3
#2 base plate
NSS Olive Oil Lemon, Basil & Mandarin
B400 Boar
Chick #3
Old Spice AS
Mont Blanc Legend Spirit EdT
Bulldog Moisturiser

Shave off:
Schick N2 with NOS Schick Twin VS Supply Single Edge.
Right side of face with Supply, left side with Schick.
Simply to say the Supply really does hold it own against this favourite of injectors, both sides silky smooth, a couple of tiny weepers on both side, but soon cleared with the Alum. Not a great deal of sting, just a little tingle..
One thing I am now picking up on is the feel of the blade stops on the Supply... You can feel them during the shave, it's not unpleasant by any means - they are just THERE. These need to be modified IMO as they are huge in comparison to the Schick..
Damn fine razor this...
Much smoother shave with the #2 plate, very similar result though as the #3. I think with a thicker, more protective tallow lather the number 3 would be a good daily shave.
Another go with the #2 tomorrow, but will probably try a cut down AC blade to how that works...
At the moment I am on the buying fence @ £100+, I'd probably gamble at a lesser price though...

Tcheon Fung Sing Citrus Soap
Custom Whipped Dog
Supply Single Edge #2
Kai Pink
La Toja AS
Boss Different EdT
Maca Root Face Protector

32653703992_cb28472eac_z.jpg


Was expecting great things from this Razor/Blade combo, but no, it wasn't great. Smooth, but fairly inefficient. 3 passes for a decent presentable shave, but I can feel plenty of stubble.. In the baldes defence it has sat on the shelf in the bathroom since November...
Next will be a run out with the NOS Schick Krona, then it will be time to move it on...
(TFS soap is the dogs danglies!)

Lea Stick
Custom 27mm Finest
Supply Single Edge #3
Schick NOS Krona Edge [1]
Mennen AS
Terre D'Hermes Perfume Oil
Maca Root Face Protector

32460882190_61156e8021_z.jpg

Wow, this razor loves the Krona Edge!!!
Proper smooth as silk and BBS pretty all over. A little AS, but I expected more.
This is one superb shaver, the only problem being the NOS blades are far better than the current available blades. Just as well I have a good stash!

Many thanks to @riverrun and @Blademonkey for the pass around
Great write up, thank you.
 
A little delayed, but here is...
Supply Provision Single Edge V1 - My final verdict

Let's start with the looks of the razor: overall it's quite a handsome beast. I like the lines and the finish is quite good. I still think the top looks better than the bottom, but I could say the same about most injectors. However, I believe the razor would look better without the recessed bit on the bottom side. See one of my previous posts.
The size of the razor is very good. It's a bit shorter than my J and N type Schicks and a bit longer than the Bunny V3, but overall it's the shape of a proper injector razor. The Single Edge takes normal injector blades and not Feather AC style blades, which makes the head a decent width. In my opinion all heads for Feather AC blades are too wide.
Although I got used to the weight of the razor, I still feel it's too heavy for an injector. That's my own very personal opinion and other may like the heft. The choice of stainless steel is a bad one for this razor. It makes it too heavy and it also causes it looks to be compromised. May I suggest titanium, aluminium or (dare I say it? - I dare!) zinc alloy as better materials for this razor?
Let's look at the three plates supplied with the razor. The thing I like about them is that they actually make a difference. The plates on the Bunny V3 are all very similar, which is not a problem as they are all perfect for me. The 'Classic' plate is the one for me. It gives comfortable yet close shaves. The 'Mild' plate on the Single edge is Mild, too mild for my taste and the 'Aggressive' plate is markedly more direct while not improving the closeness of the shave. Personally I'd be happy with the 'Classic' plate only, but I can see that some guys might want a choice and the Single Edge gives you that. Who's idea was it to put the dots indicating which plate you are using on the inside of the head? Really? WTF? Whoever came up with this - read [emoji670]this book..
Changing plates is easier with the Bunny V3, but it's no a big issue. The screw is on the big side and partly obscured by the head. The design of the head is interesting though. It's the only injector I know where you can change blades without using a blade magazine. A real bonus if you want to use cut to size Feather AC blades.
Changing blades was a bit of an issue. Using a Chinese Schick magazine I had slight problems with the new blade not always ejecting the old one and being inserted above the blade already in the head. This is not good and seems to be a well known problem of this razor. Allegedly this has been fixed in the latest version of the razor. Amazingly I had no problems with Personna blades and their crappy plastic magazines.
The choice of blades is good, but for some reason twin blades won't work. Pity. My recommendation for this razor are definitely Personna blades. No problems injecting them and they were just as good as the Schicks for me in this razor. This is a big plus!
The most important aspect of a razor is of course how well it shaves. And the Single Edge doesn't disappoint. It gives easy and close shaves. For some reason it did struggle a bit with my difficult area just underneath the jawline. I always struggle there, but injectors normally work better for me, except this one. So while the shaves were not up there with the best, the results were certainly better than average. If this was the first injector razor I ever tried, I'd be mightily impressed. Unfortunately (for the Single Edge, fortunately for me) I have a Bunny V3 at my disposal and the Single Edge can't compete. Overall this is a very competent shaver and if you're after a modern injector razor I'd recommend it without hesitation.
Would I buy one? No. It's too heavy for my taste and the design of the underside of the razor would annoy me every time I'd use it. It would see little action as I'd prefer to use the Bunny V3 or my vintage Schick N3.
It's an interesting razor though and some will like the idea of a stainless steel injector and if you do, you can give this razor a go and join the pass around.
Thanks to @Blademonkey for making this pass around possible.

I thought this was an excellent write up. Thanks.

I always sort of thought the ridge groove on the underside of the handle was simply a gripping issue. Of course I enjoy a heavy razor so the thought of them trying to lighten it up never really occurred to me.
 
The razor has arrived safely. Thank you @rowlers - I look forward to giving a really good go :D
Thanks for checkin in.

  1. sɐǝɹpu∀ / riverrun (ATG/TSR)
  2. p.b (ATG)
  3. Mr Bigmem (ATG/TSR)
  4. Rowlers (ATG)
  5. Glenn_Lee (TSR)
  6. matteob (TSR)
  7. UKRob (ATG)
  8. You?
The list is open.

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