Thread: Suggestions for optimal Schick Injector Experience

Greetings,

I "inherited" an old Schick Injector razor from my old man.

I just used it with a brand-new blade, and it's not giving me a sharp close shave that I am able to get with other my other rigs.

Any suggestions?

Clues to what I am doing and what I might do differently:

I put in a brand-new blade, a Schick Injector blade, supposedly made by Schick and not a knock off - see photo of package that I just purchased from Amazon.

The previous blades that he had were by Personna.

Might a different blade by a different manufacturer be better?

I have read about Feather blades from Japan but am not sure about the size and which to choose.

I'm wondering if the size isn't quite right, if the blade isn't sticking out far enough or at the right angle, even though the angle is set.

I'm doing the usual preps, which include soaking the razor in hot water, prepping my face, etc.
I'm 58 y/o, and I have also used an old Gillette Bridge double-edge safety razor (one that is adjustable) so I'm familiar with some older shaving options and what is possible in terms of closeness with a single-edge blade.

I have attached a picture of the razor that I have along with the packages of the blades that I have, along with a close-up shot of the blade set in the razor.

Thanks in advance !