Hi
I find it is even better with a 1/2 spine shim ,same applies to the 1924. Today is Patent Day for the 1914, and i had a great shave with one today.
Mike
Closed 1914 AND 1924 SE Passaround
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I find it is even better with a 1/2 spine shim ,same applies to the 1924. Today is Patent Day for the 1914, and i had a great shave with one today.
Mike
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Yeah, I noticed the date on the head of it earlier. Pretty cool
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Prep: Usual
Soap: Strop Shoppe LE Russian Tea
Brush: Semogue BC Cerda
Razor: Ever Ready 1914 (left), Ever Ready 1924 (right)
Post: Usual
Fragrance: L'Occitane Badian
So I decided for the last shave with these razors I'd do a side by side comparison.
I whipped up the Strop Shoppe into a magnificent dense lather. Such a fantastic soap. I was genuinely disappointed when they decided to cease business.
I started with the right side of my face with the 1924 and then proceeded with the 1914 for the left side of my face.
After the first pass (WTG) it was difficult to differentiate between the two but after the 2nd pass (ATG) I think the 1914 just edged it in terms of BBS. There's something about the 1914. It almost feels like it has a bit of spring built into the head which for some reason seems to assist me. I did feel a little more love for the 1924 after this shave however. I think initially I was so stunned by the 14 that I disregarded it a touch.
Many thanks to Alan for doing this pass around. You have opened my eyes to something I would probably have never delved into. So much so that I've bought a 1914 from @Fergiebilly that appears to be in absolute mint condition. Can't wait for it to arrive!
Anyhow, it's time to pass these on to the next lucky gentleman. If @Burgundy could PM me your address I'll get it posted out tomorrow for you
Thanks
Soap: Strop Shoppe LE Russian Tea
Brush: Semogue BC Cerda
Razor: Ever Ready 1914 (left), Ever Ready 1924 (right)
Post: Usual
Fragrance: L'Occitane Badian
So I decided for the last shave with these razors I'd do a side by side comparison.
I whipped up the Strop Shoppe into a magnificent dense lather. Such a fantastic soap. I was genuinely disappointed when they decided to cease business.
I started with the right side of my face with the 1924 and then proceeded with the 1914 for the left side of my face.
After the first pass (WTG) it was difficult to differentiate between the two but after the 2nd pass (ATG) I think the 1914 just edged it in terms of BBS. There's something about the 1914. It almost feels like it has a bit of spring built into the head which for some reason seems to assist me. I did feel a little more love for the 1924 after this shave however. I think initially I was so stunned by the 14 that I disregarded it a touch.
Many thanks to Alan for doing this pass around. You have opened my eyes to something I would probably have never delved into. So much so that I've bought a 1914 from @Fergiebilly that appears to be in absolute mint condition. Can't wait for it to arrive!
Anyhow, it's time to pass these on to the next lucky gentleman. If @Burgundy could PM me your address I'll get it posted out tomorrow for you
Thanks
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Razors are en route to Mr. Burgundy. Posted Monday so should already be with him I think.
Water off a badgers back
Water off a badgers back
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On hols, back tomorrow.
Playing with a Clog Pruf whilst away after a few weeks with my 1924 and Schick injector.
Playing with a Clog Pruf whilst away after a few weeks with my 1924 and Schick injector.
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How are these doing its quiet in here.
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It's on its way to riverrun today. I'm hoping to find time to type up my findings later on (unfortunately I've kicked the SOTD-and-accompanying-stream-of-consciousness habit).
We expect a report on the Bunny when you get it .
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The 1914 and the OCMM are two razors that have been at the top of my test list. I've been using SEs extensively, almost exclusively, for well over a year.
Aesthetically, the 1914 can be described as 'functional'. The big lower lip and 'lift here' instructions make it one of the ugly stepsisters to the 1924. Sorry to any offended Ever Ready purists! I also find the razor closer in use to the 1912 than the 1924.
Two things struck me in my first two shaves, Firstly, the lather catcher design works well to deal with the excess; clogging is not an issue whether with soap, cream or even shaving foam! Secondly, the distance and positioning of the blade from the handle means that I found longer strokes more comfortable.
Speaking of the handle, I reckon that the length and weight of handle is divisive. With the fashion for large and heavily-knurled handles I reckon that the daintier SE forms put plenty of people off. Fortunately, I'm happy with small and light!
Over the course of time, I used it several times with the same blade (going from sharp to muted). At no time did it draw blood. Yet it has ample cutting power and I was left with good results: there was no irritation and the finish was always smooth everywhere but the chin. It's forgiving, rather than mild, and perfectly efficient.
This is as much the GEM PTFE blade at work as the razor. I've come to respect this blade a lot. The rigidity means no perceptible blade chatter and it mellows with age. Unlike a DE blade, it deteriorates until it can no longer cut through hair effectively rather deteriorating until it cuts you. In many ways, my SE adventure is about finding my preferred razor(s) to present this blade in the way that best works for me.
A few years ago, I would now be scouring eBay for my own. But this week I have no urge to do so. I didn't get the feeling. Part of the issue is that I think my interest in shaving as a hobby is on the wane. I've tested and tweaked many variables, gone full circle on a number of product areas, and come to understand what it is I actually want from a shave (beyond wanton material accumulation). In my ever-dwindling collection of safety razors, I have preferred alternatives.
In brief, the 1914 is a superb and refined tool. It's just not the razor I want to spend the rest of my life with.
Aesthetically, the 1914 can be described as 'functional'. The big lower lip and 'lift here' instructions make it one of the ugly stepsisters to the 1924. Sorry to any offended Ever Ready purists! I also find the razor closer in use to the 1912 than the 1924.
Two things struck me in my first two shaves, Firstly, the lather catcher design works well to deal with the excess; clogging is not an issue whether with soap, cream or even shaving foam! Secondly, the distance and positioning of the blade from the handle means that I found longer strokes more comfortable.
Speaking of the handle, I reckon that the length and weight of handle is divisive. With the fashion for large and heavily-knurled handles I reckon that the daintier SE forms put plenty of people off. Fortunately, I'm happy with small and light!
Over the course of time, I used it several times with the same blade (going from sharp to muted). At no time did it draw blood. Yet it has ample cutting power and I was left with good results: there was no irritation and the finish was always smooth everywhere but the chin. It's forgiving, rather than mild, and perfectly efficient.
This is as much the GEM PTFE blade at work as the razor. I've come to respect this blade a lot. The rigidity means no perceptible blade chatter and it mellows with age. Unlike a DE blade, it deteriorates until it can no longer cut through hair effectively rather deteriorating until it cuts you. In many ways, my SE adventure is about finding my preferred razor(s) to present this blade in the way that best works for me.
A few years ago, I would now be scouring eBay for my own. But this week I have no urge to do so. I didn't get the feeling. Part of the issue is that I think my interest in shaving as a hobby is on the wane. I've tested and tweaked many variables, gone full circle on a number of product areas, and come to understand what it is I actually want from a shave (beyond wanton material accumulation). In my ever-dwindling collection of safety razors, I have preferred alternatives.
In brief, the 1914 is a superb and refined tool. It's just not the razor I want to spend the rest of my life with.