Just won this beauty. A Featherweight?
A Gem Of A Razor
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WOW it looks like new.
That's a great looking razor! I haven't the foggiest what it is (I'm somewhat of a newb), but I like it!
Enjoy!
~Ben
Enjoy!
~Ben
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Its a Gem single edge "Featherweight" that flips open to insert a blade. The seller appears very reliable so I am sure its in great if not mint condition.
Hey Slantman that is the exact same razor that I used to introduce myself to SE shaving. I started this past Saturday and I am loving it so far. What a great purchase. I think you will enjoy it..
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Thanks Sledgehammer 39. I am already using a Micromatic and its great
I used a G Bar this morning and I'm still smooth.
garyg
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Yeppers, that is one nice looking Featherweight. Great shaver
You know, I've sold all the Featherweights I've obtained because they felt too light. Maybe I should reconsider as I have one left...
Great razors, and as I just got done saying in another thread on an identical Feather Weight in similarly fine condition, it amazes me how many I see (and have!) in this wonderful condition. Great li'l shavers, and yes, they're really light (hence the name... Feather Weight 
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Somebody just sold one on this website and it looked mint in original case. The lucky guy got it for $19.
Actually that does sound good, but check this deal I got (glad no one bid against me!). Click here. I was very pleased that day!
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This is the Gem sold here 2 days ago. Check this out for $19
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=119540
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=119540
Hey Slantman do you know by any chance what year these Featherweights came out. I am using the exact model and color and was curious how old it is? Thanks
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I am not sure but possibly say 50s. What I am thinking because the handle is plastic but thats a guess. I am sure someone knows.
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Just found this little piece on the internet
Aug 24, 1952 - Try the new Gem Duridium Blade, men-the finest blade \ we ve made in our 56 year history! BUY A 984 GEM FEATHERWEIGHT RAZOR AND TRY THE NEW. 10 BLADE DISPENSER 554. | | " Mu^ l 0 l 0- o^~sZ l20 BLADE DISPENSE. I _n PA r Of _ a. _ a Froya M3- A. American Safety Razor Corp., Brooklyn 1, ...
Aug 24, 1952 - Try the new Gem Duridium Blade, men-the finest blade \ we ve made in our 56 year history! BUY A 984 GEM FEATHERWEIGHT RAZOR AND TRY THE NEW. 10 BLADE DISPENSER 554. | | " Mu^ l 0 l 0- o^~sZ l20 BLADE DISPENSE. I _n PA r Of _ a. _ a Froya M3- A. American Safety Razor Corp., Brooklyn 1, ...
Thanks for the info.. It's nice knowing that I have a little of piece of history which shaves great. I found it amazing reading through other posts that Gem is older than Gillette. Go figure..
Cool, didn't know it was that one. I saw it when it was still full price. $19 was a real bargain for that one. First, it even had the papers (gotta be worth 5 bucks or more there). Plus, it was a gold plated model. Far fewer gold ones in that nice of shape, for some reason the nickel versions seem to have withstood the test of time much better. While I like the blade box that came with mine, Texbilly's was cooler. That was a very good price for that set (I did still get a slamin' deal on mine though!).
You scored the Featherweight with the G/Bar type head. Nice one.Actually that does sound good, but check this deal I got (glad no one bid against me!). Click here. I was very pleased that day!
I have one like this very good condition.
