Schick Injectors for Dummies — Types A, B, and C

Magazine Repeating Razors

These razors are the precursors to the injector razors and were made from 1926 - 1940. The key features for all types is they used a blade magazine and a repeater to load and reload blades. This simple but revolutionary at the time improvement to safety razors allowed users to never have to touch the blade reducing the chance of cutting your fingers to zero as long as the loader worked correctly.

The types are designated by the design of the repeater and spring besides other cosmetic chances. All razors grouped as the same variant will shave the same unless otherwise noted.

Type Aadd_link

First up are the Type A repeaters which were produced between 1926 - 1927. These come in two variants. The first variants besides having a different style guard also shave more aggressively than the second variants.

Variant 1add_link

Key feature is the guard bar is connected to the razor head at it's ends.

Style 1add_link

Handle is a smooth finish. These razors are also referred to as Type A1 razors. Produced 1926 - 1927.

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Handle is like style 1 but with a textured finish. These razors are also referred to as Type A1 razors. Produced 1926 - 1927.

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Key feature is the guard bar is connected to the razor head in a T shape like the Type B razors

Style 1add_link

Handle is a smooth finish. These razors are also referred to as Type A1 razors. Produced 1927.

Style 2add_link

Handle is like style 1 but with a textured finish. These razors are also referred to as Type A1 razors. Produced 1927.

Style 3add_link

Handle is completely smooth with no grooves and a different style cap. These would also be referred to as a Type A1. Produced 1927.

First ad is from the Ithaca Journal Oct. 13th 1926

Ithaca Journal

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Second ad is from the Honolulu Star Bulletin Sept. 17th 1927

Honolulu Star Bulletin

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Type Badd_link

Next up are the Type B razors. These were referred to as an improved version of the Schick Repeater. The key feature on these is the rectangular shaped handle and style of magazine loader on the handle. They were produced from 1927 - 1930.

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This was the standard edition sold with a storage pouch and came in either a silver or gold plated finished. They are also referred to as Type B1 repeaters. Produced 1927 - 1930.

Here is first instance I found of a B1 for sale
Ad from Democrat and Chronicle Nov. 3rd 1927

Democrat and Chronicle

Next instance shows the gold and silver plate options for a B1
Ad from the Indianapolis Star Sept. 5th 1928

Indianapolis Star

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This was a special set that sold around Christmas time. Key feature is the safety bar has teeth unlike the B1 which is a smooth safety guard. This razor is also referred to as a B2. Produced 1929 and possibly other years.

Here is the only instance I found for a B2
Ad from The Post Star Dec. 11th 1929

The Post Star

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3rd Variantadd_link

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This also was most likely a special set. Razor is plated in sterling silver and the key feature to the set is it is the only Type B razor that came with a cap. This razor is also referred to as a B3. Unknown when it was produced.

Final instance I found for a Type B razor
Ad from Palladium Item Dec. 22nd 1930

Palladium Item

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Last of the repeating razors are the Type C models produced between 1931 - 1940. These were billed as the new simplified Schick Magazine Repeating Razor since it did away the with the spring and removable end cap to load the blade magazine tray and also changed how the repeater worked.

1st Variantsadd_link

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The key feature of is that is an open comb guard. These are referred to as a C1. Produced 1931 - 1934

First instance of a C1
Ad from the Press and Sun Bulletin Jul. 19th 1931