Thread: I never tried a SE razor (e.g. Ever-Ready). Any tips on what to look for?

I have a Rolls razor. Shaves very well but quite a hassle to put together and disassemble again after shaving.

Originally Posted by Kees

I have a Rolls razor. Shaves very well but quite a hassle to put together and disassemble again after shaving.

(looking up "Rolls Razor") Well, that's something different, that's for sure.

My favorite safety razors are the GEM 1912 and Micromatic with safety bar I use them when I'm not using a straight, as others have said, the Personna coated blades are really nice

Originally Posted by rodb

My favorite safety razors are the GEM 1912 and Micromatic with safety bar I use them when I'm not using a straight, as others have said, the Personna coated blades are really nice

Good to know, as I am getting one of those too I prefer straights when I want to take my time. But if want it quickly done, or I'm stressed for whatever reason, I have generally been using my DE. Now I will try out 4 different Single Edge razors (Micromatic, Ever-Ready, Star 1912, and Ever-Ready Lather Catcher). Yes, I went a bit nuts but most of these I managed to get at a good price (the lather catcher was expensive, but it comes in a very nice set). In a few weeks I will propbably have my verdict ready as far as the best SE razor goes.

OK I'll use this thread as my SE razor reviews Just had my first SE shave, and I must say, I see what people mean when they say it is a bit closer to straight razor shaving compared to the DE. Thanks for the blade suggestions BTW

First up is the Star 1912 Single Edge razor. This one has a nice "snappy" feel to it. It was pretty obvious how the blade would fit, and I don't think the blade moved at all during the shave.
It is perhaps the most "safe-feeling" safety razor I have ever tried. The blade is very well seated and guarded in place. It felt almost like I couldn't cut myself if I tried (of course I didn't try )
I still managed to get a pretty close shave, although perhaps not as close as with my DE or SR (and a bit finicky under the nose, where the SR really shines). But then, this was entirely new to me. Very nice and very safe.

Originally Posted by trondsi

OK I'll use this thread as my SE razor reviews Just had my first SE shave, and I must say, I see what people mean when they say it is a bit closer to straight razor shaving compared to the DE. Thanks for the blade suggestions BTW

First up is the Star 1912 Single Edge razor. This one has a nice "snappy" feel to it. It was pretty obvious how the blade would fit, and I don't think the blade moved at all during the shave.
It is perhaps the most "safe-feeling" safety razor I have ever tried. The blade is very well seated and guarded in place. It felt almost like I couldn't cut myself if I tried (of course I didn't try )
I still managed to get a pretty close shave, although perhaps not as close as with my DE or SR (and a bit finicky under the nose, where the SR really shines). But then, this was entirely new to me. Very nice and very safe.

Good show - they take a bit to get used to, but provide very nice shaves. I didn't discover SE until joining a shaving forum a while back, while I shaved in my youth with a Gillette Adjustable and Schick Injectors, somehow my men folk never cottoned to the GEM's .. so I never tried one until late in life.

Originally Posted by trondsi

I still managed to get a pretty close shave, although perhaps not as close as with my DE or SR (and a bit finicky under the nose, where the SR really shines). But then, this was entirely new to me. Very nice and very safe.

That's typical of a 1912, I usually do a 2 pass shave with those, my Micromatic with safety bar is very close and I can usually get by with a one pass with those

My second SE also arrived today. I really like the look of this Micromatic It came with two antique blades. The one shown is dull but the other might be salvageable

The open comb Micromatic's can be unforgiving, be careful of the angle and pressure with those. The safety bar ones are more forgiving, I have both kinds

Originally Posted by rodb

The open comb Micromatic's can be unforgiving, be careful of the angle and pressure with those. The safety bar ones are more forgiving, I have both kinds

OK thanks for the warning. I usually start cautiously with a new razor