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Schick Injector Irritation - Advice Requested
Aloha!
My Aunt recently gifted me razors and accessoris from my late Uncle. One gift was this mint condition Schick Injector razor. My aunt said that my Uncle used it only a few times. It certainly looks new. The original two Schick blades that came with the razor are long gone. My Uncle bought the Rite Aid Chrome blades pictured here - totally full of new blades;
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I have always heard that the original Schick Injector razors were incredibly smooth, and very easy to shave with. I do not find this the case. The razor loads well, and the blades (although probably 30 years old) shave. But there is irritation and burn (if I am not careful). Generally, it is a rough shave, yielding results that look like a 5 O'Clock shadow.
Do you think this is an issue with the blades? I suppose Rite Aid blades could have been inferior. I have tried different angles of attack on the razor. Of course I'm using light pressure. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the razor itself. It holds the blades firmly and correctly. I am willing to try ordering genuine Schick Injector blades if anyone thinks they may make a difference. Perhaps I have just heard wrong, and many wet shavers have issues with the Injector razors.
Opinions and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mahalo!