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1912s are fine and Dandy as an SE taster..The English 1912 is far more aggressive than most of the USA Models..They are a good starting point because they are cheap but they don't even look close to some other SEs out there with far more Finesse..I'll post a few pics once it arrives, I am no expert on such things but after having trawled various suppliers websites this one stood out for its condition. In the main reviews for these are positive, but all say the experience is very different to a DE, have you any pointers to a novice 1912 user ? (open goal here to Fergie Billy!)
Having recently improved my shaving skills using injectors, I had a shave with a "Streamline " which was exceptional , could not imagine getting a better shave from any SE Razor. Though Marcus seems to be enjoying his shaves with the Mongoose, and he likes the "Streamline" these days.If the SE standard was measured against the Ever Ready Streamline in Forums there wouldn't be much else to say..Its light years ahead of them all...Probably shave the Bollocks off a Mongoose an all...
Billy
A straight is another Animal again..The closest you can compare to shaving with a straight is a Hollow Ground blade SE..See this this thread..Thanks gents, I certainly appreciate the collective feedback. Anybody here tried a straight for comparison?
Thanks gents, I certainly appreciate the collective feedback. Anybody here tried a straight for comparison?
Ok, both the Empire and L'Essor look exquisite, but what is the critical difference between them and other SE's? Noob question, sorry.A straight is another Animal again..The closest you can compare to shaving with a straight is a Hollow Ground blade SE..See this this thread..
http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/shaving-with-an-se-wedge-blade.35067/
Billy
Chalk & Cheese...The Hollow Ground blade is the difference..These blades are just a shorter version of a straight razor..The feel of these blades is like a straight razor shave..The angle is very akin to a straight razor as well...They are something to behold...Shaving with these wedge blade SEs cant be put into words...It has to be experienced...The knowledge is in the beholder..Ok, both the Empire and L'Essor look exquisite, but what is the critical difference between them and other SE's? Noob question, sorry.
I feel as if simply acquiring the 1912 will no longer be sufficient, and that my search is likely to extend beyond!
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