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Gordy said:Finally got the SE monkey off my back with an Ever Ready 1912, courtesy of Hippo. All I can say is I wish to hell I'd tried it before DE! More intuitive for a start, and I've always loved the look of the 1912, which made it more of a joy to shave with.
pjgh said:Congratulations! Welcome to the world of excellent shaves without the hangups
If you like the noise, the 1914 is more so ... at the time, it was Ever Ready's competitor to the 1912, which was GEM's market offering and marked as the Damaskeene at the time.
I have to say though, Whosthedaddy, Clog Pruf? Really? 1924, maybe, but Clog Pruf? It's only a smidge more aggressive than the Flying Wing which is only a smidge more aggressive than the Feathweight. Pah! It is an excellent shave though. One to add to the list if anyone is a keen SE shaver: the Treet. Late, perhaps '50s and a melding of the 1912 design with the Clog Pruf comb. It's an excellent razor!
Carry on Gordy, it's all good!
dodgy said:I have seen other posts from people loving those 1912 things from the get go so I know it's a real deal and not a goof.
Nice one! Give an injector a go, too. Brilliant razors. [emoji3]Gordy said:Finally got the SE monkey off my back with an Ever Ready 1912, courtesy of Hippo. All I can say is I wish to hell I'd tried it before DE! More intuitive for a start, and I've always loved the look of the 1912, which made it more of a joy to shave with.
Now, I've been getting great results with DE but I still took it easy, trying to remember all the advice from here.
Blade tugged a little to start with but it soon passed. Did a WTG and XTG pass with good results and surprisingly no burn, nicks or anything. Finished off with ATG and low and behold - an absolutely irritation free BBS! I'm shocked. I didn't even get any stinging with the alum!
The best part.......THAT NOISE!!!!!
The razor wasn't the only thing I changed though. Found my wife's old facial sauna when I was going through some boxes yesterday. Instead of my usual shower and Kyle's Method prep, I just washed my face with a nice Italian Almond soap, rinsed and steamed it. Lathered up with some C&E Sienna (thanks Nishy[emoji106]), with some glycerine.
pjgh said:Injectors ... pah!
dodgy said:You and I are SE opposites. Less intuitive for me with that odd angle and the handle holding needed. Heh, I don''t see the beauty of most SE types. Kinda reminds me of an old pelican cartoon for some reason. Either that or a big clunky snow shovel.Gordy said:Finally got the SE monkey off my back with an Ever Ready 1912, courtesy of Hippo. All I can say is I wish to hell I'd tried it before DE! More intuitive for a start, and I've always loved the look of the 1912, which made it more of a joy to shave with.
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