Have one on the way. What blade should I try first and where should I get them if I want a very small quantity? Thanks.
Blade for GEM Micromatic OC
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GEM PTFE Walgreens or CVS.
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Awesome. That's convenient. Walgreen just sent me a flier saying they're opening a store in my basement next to the Starbucks.
In your basement? That IS convenient!
if your local stores don't carry them, tryablade is a good option and has sampler packs as well.
walgreens near me carrys the Personna Gem blades, rite aid has a store brand that seems to be the exact same blades. they are great performers
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Looks like Walgreen's kind of around here stocks the Gem by Personna Stainless Steel 10 for $5. They don't appear to be coated. I just ordered 4 x 10 of them from Amazon for $8. If they're awful I can use them to scrape gum from underneath the tables at church.
You can also load a Schick injector blade very carefully in an MMOC. If done correctly, it gives a better shave than all the others mentioned above.
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A Schick Injector is on my next to buy list. I'll give it a try. And then, I'm done buying razors. 
A Schick Injector is on my next to buy list. I'll give it a try. And then, I'm done buying razors.
"And then, I'm done buying razors." What a HOOT!
A Schick Injector is on my next to buy list. I'll give it a try. And then, I'm done buying razors.
Let me know how that goes, lol! I don't want to stop exploring this new hobby! Just when I think I know what I like, I find a new fantastic and interesting razor!
Me too, and then the new wave of Feather AC safety razors came out, then Oristo came out, then Parker released the Variant, then I got a great deal on an ER 1914...........
The OCMM can bite if you aren't careful, especially if yours is one of the early ones without the two little bumps on the blade bed. This video is a good tutorial.
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Thanks Amazon for sending me 10 blades for $8 instead of 40. I love you.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RC5K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Complain. It clearly states 4 packs of 10. Amazon is usually good about dealing with problems.
I just ordered these. Either I'll get what I ordered or someone can deal with me when I'm angry.
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My only recourse is to return the 1 pack for a refund which I will do out of principle. Let us know what you receive.
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Man what a close shave with my GEM OCMM and Gem by Personna blade. As soon as my face grows back I'm gonna do it again.
Got 1 pack today. Called to complain and the girl said she couldn't have them ship the rest, only offer me a refund for a return, and I could then re-order. I noted that the price had gone up from $7.95 to $11.95. She put me on hold for a couple of minutes, then came back and told me she was giving me a gift certificate for the refund plus $5 to cover the increase in price. I can order the replacement using the certificates. And I can keep the blades they already sent.
Either I get ALL the blades I want in a couple of days, or they get another call. Maybe this just keeps repeating, like "Groundhog Day".
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I cut my losses and just kept mine then gave the 3rd party seller their 1st blackeye review. I really wanted to shave with my Gem.
Ordered some from here: https://www.pharmapacks.com/product...er-Stainless-Steel-Single-Edge-Blades-10-Each
Ordered some from here: https://www.pharmapacks.com/product...er-Stainless-Steel-Single-Edge-Blades-10-Each
