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globalm said:I thought I would post my impressions of a couple of different blades I have acquired so far and used in my type 'E' injector.
I first tried the Connaught coated stainless blades which are, I believe, USA current production by Personna. This is a good blade, smooth and gives a comfortable shave. I got a week out of one but was probably pushing it a bit. It didn't get 'tuggy' really but just became less effective.
I next had a go with a NOS, dutch-made Schick blade. This turned out to be considerably sharper and, despite a couple of tiny weepers, a very comfortable shave with no irritation. I need to be a little more careful with these.
I'm looking forward to trying the Chinese current-prodcution Schick blades next and a few other NOS blades I have acquired.
Of the two tested so far, I would use the Personnas for everyday, good shaves and the NOS chappies for 'best' but with a bit more deliberation.
globalm said:I first tried the Connaught coated stainless blades which are, I believe, USA current production by Personna. This is a good blade, smooth and gives a comfortable shave.
I next had a go with a NOS, dutch-made Schick blade. This turned out to be considerably sharper and, despite a couple of tiny weepers, a very comfortable shave with no irritation. I need to be a little more careful with these.
Was it perhaps an Amazon reseller that you used rather then Amazon themselves? I find it can be difficult to spot where things are coming from sometimes.Fergiebilly said:I finally received my Chinese Schick Injector Blades through todays post.......:icon_rolleyes:........No wonder they took so long as they have been sent directly from the USA......
Amazon UK must be ordering them from the USA on an order to order basis rather than having them in stock this side of the pond........I must say.....the dispensers are very high quality........ Hope its not a case of "Nice legs Shame About the Blades"........:icon_rolleyes:
Not a good idea to run out of Chinese Schick blades then .......:icon_razz:
globalm said:Was it perhaps an Amazon reseller that you used rather then Amazon themselves? I find it can be difficult to spot where things are coming from sometimes.Fergiebilly said:I finally received my Chinese Schick Injector Blades through todays post.......:icon_rolleyes:........No wonder they took so long as they have been sent directly from the USA......
Amazon UK must be ordering them from the USA on an order to order basis rather than having them in stock this side of the pond........I must say.....the dispensers are very high quality........ Hope its not a case of "Nice legs Shame About the Blades"........:icon_rolleyes:
Not a good idea to run out of Chinese Schick blades then .......:icon_razz:
I've been trying out the Dutch NOS Schick and, while it is dangerous to generalise after one blade, I wonder whether these are a bit like Feathers in that what started as an ultra-sharp blade has become blunt quite quickly, certainly quicker than the new Personnas. My shave this morning with a day 4 NOS blade was quite tuggy and irritated. New blade tomorrow!
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