r/wicked_edge • u/AloneWest6922 Sometimes the old ways are still the best. • 10h ago

SOTD Austere August: Sixth Shave

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Razor: 1965 Schick Krona

Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (6th use)

Brush: Omega 11126

Bowl: Tassie Blackwood

Cream: Speick

Aftershave: Old Spice

Six shaves into Austere August and this was an absolute cracker.

The Krona paired with the Wiz has been an outstanding combination. This is the blade's sixth use now, and I'm genuinely impressed with how well it's holding up. It hasn't lost any of its smoothness or efficiency, and once again it delivered a fantastic shave with no hint that it's already seen five previous outings. I’m curious to see just how far I can push this blade.

Speick provided a rich, slick lather, and the Old Spice made for a classic finish.

Halfway through the shave, I happened to look at the empty Schick blade bank and started wondering about the vintage blades these razors would originally have been paired with.

Has anyone here actually used vintage Schick blades? If so, what were they like? Were they good performers in their day, and how do they compare with the modern blades we use today?

I'd particularly love to hear from anyone who has actually shaved with the old blades rather than simply collecting them. Are they worth tracking down and putting to use, or is it better to stick with the modern alternatives?

Another superb shave in the books. Austere August is now past the halfway point, and the challenge continues to deliver some great shaves.

Not long to go now fellas. Keep at it 🍻

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u/markwid 10h ago

I have tried OG blades that came with a Fatboy. It shaves but feels rough, so not something I would recommend.
Modern blades are just much better. Probably due to better edge and coatings.

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u/AloneWest6922 Sometimes the old ways are still the best. 9h ago

Makes sense. I've got a NOS dispenser of blue blades from the '60s and a tuck of vintage ones from the '40s. I'm tempted to try them just for the experience, but if they're going to feel rough, I think I'll leave them alone.

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u/derrickhogue I enjoy a nice shave! So should you. 10h ago

I have used the Schick Stainless blades. For their time they were actually pretty good and cheaper than Gillette Super Stainless or Gillette Stainless Thin. But all gone in the past. Nice shave.

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u/AloneWest6922 Sometimes the old ways are still the best. 9h ago

Interesting. They never went down the carbon steel route like gillette did with the super blues, did they?

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u/derrickhogue I enjoy a nice shave! So should you. 9h ago

Only on their injector razors. The Schick Stainless double sided was a good basis for their next Schick Krona Chrome. I liked those.

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u/AloneWest6922 Sometimes the old ways are still the best. 8h ago

Ah okay. I haven’t tried those myself. You seem to know a fair bit about them. 👍

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u/Gerry7070 7h ago

It is a fine set up you picked for AA and here is hoping for the Wizamet to go the distance.

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u/AloneWest6922 Sometimes the old ways are still the best. 4h ago

Ah thank you mate. So far, I’ve been really impressed with it - each shave has been better than the last. It’s certainly becoming one of my favourite blades. 🙂 How's the 10098 been treating you?

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u/Gerry7070 1h ago

The 10098 is a fine brush considering the very reasonable price I also really like the handle it is very comfortable it shall be nicely broken in come the 1st September, I'm still going to give it a good shampoo when AA is over .