Want to try SE

Interesting. I usually get 3 days out of a DE blade too. Strange that a blade lasts longer for you when halved. I guess the exposure to water and lather for 3 shaves could be dulling the blade regardless of how many whiskers it mows down.
Much to ponder on...
 
I'm surprised to see a razor that old still in its packaging. I had no idea you could pick up something like that. Will keep my eye out, thanks for the heads up.
Are you UK based, if so I may well have an unused ER 1912 which takes Standard Gem SE Blades. Also I might have
a NOS PAL Injectomatic in its original packing. Give me a PM if you are interested and I will check out my stache.
Mike B.