SE razors, like the GEM and Schick Injector, are well-beloved by some, though I find I do prefer the double-edge design: half as much rinsing required.
Still, the SE crowd are worth a look, and Mantic59 has a good article on them in Shaprologist:
Double edge (one blade with two shaving edges) razors (and blades) get most of the buzz in traditional shaving circles, but there are some single edge (one blade with one shaving edge) razors and blades, both vintage and modern, that deserve some love too. Here is a survey of some single edge technology.
Common Vintage Single Edge Razors
King Gillette may get the press, but his designs came about 50 years after the first “safety razor” patents. Early “safety razors” appeared in the mid-1800’s. These very early razors were all single edge and morphed into various brands such as the Star, Gem, Valet, etc., and later designs like the magazine or Injector style razors built on that foundation. Of these vintage designs the two that are most commonly found today are the GEM razor and the Injector razor. . .
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