A real GEM of a day at the anique store!

[ShaveMark]

I went to one of the local antique stores a about 2 hours ago because there's a certain display case there that usually has lots of razors, usually GEMs. Well they had got in a few more since the last time I was there so I kind of picked through what they had as I basically have everything that they had already. I still like to buy extras if they are in decent shape, I display the better ones and shave with the more used a brassing ones. I found 2 more open comb micromatics and the one still has the original tag and paper insert where the blade goes, the case is perfect also. I then found another clog-pruf micromatic in a very nice case with original blades. Then I found a Treet 1912 with a brown bakelite handle and a nickel head, I already have 2 of the Gems with the black bakelite handles and the brass heads. I also found the coveted 1912 Damaskeene. They still have plenty more GEMS and Schicks and Durhams left, I just don't need 10 of everything. Here are some pics.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

Sweet Scores..

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Very nice, especially the Damaskeene. It doesn't show in the pictures but the Treet should have a different comb than the Gem Batons and 1912's. It's similar to the Clog-pruf.

 

[ShaveMark]

Very nice, especially the Damaskeene. It doesn't show in the pictures but the Treet should have a different comb than the Gem Batons and 1912's. It's similar to the Clog-pruf.

Yes, I noticed that right away! Does that make any difference in the shave?

 

[kg4ghn]

Nice score!!

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Yes, I noticed that right away! Does that make any difference in the shave?

Not much.

 

[Greyfox]

Nicely done.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Nice Snag!!

 

[craig87c]

Wow...those are great!

 

[ShavinBacon]

Ooohhh, all that SE goodness and a new OCMM! Nice. I recently got my hands on a new OCMM. The finish on it just sparkles. Congrats on your haul.

 

[willyb]

even with my my 1901 gem junior bar, and 1904-1906 ever ready, both lather cathcers............ my 2 MMOC's, 1 brass, 1 nickel, they are the ones i wont ever part with. The Micromatic Open Combs just have something special....

 

[_MementoMori_]

I went to one of the local antique stores a about 2 hours ago because there's a certain display case there that usually has lots of razors, usually GEMs.

How funny is it that I know EXACTLY where you're talking about! I haven't been there in a few weeks, but yeah, it's like GEM heaven every time I go. Lucky for you I don't buy SEs anymore.

 

[ShaveMark]

How funny is it that I know EXACTLY where you're talking about! I haven't been there in a few weeks, but yeah, it's like GEM heaven every time I go. Lucky for you I don't buy SEs anymore.

I literally have a ton of SEs and I usually pass them by, but every now and then I get a wild hair to add to my collection and those razors came with perfect cases for only $5.00 a piece, kind of hard to pass up. Besides there's no better shave out there than the shave from a good SE.

 

[ShaveMark]

even with my my 1901 gem junior bar, and 1904-1906 ever ready, both lather cathcers............ my 2 MMOC's, 1 brass, 1 nickel, they are the ones i wont ever part with. The Micromatic Open Combs just have something special....

I also have all of those razors that you mentioned, my lather catchers are my prized razors. The Micromatic Clog-pruf is also a damned fine razor, I have 3 of those also.

 

[ShaveMark]

Ooohhh, all that SE goodness and a new OCMM! Nice. I recently got my hands on a new OCMM. The finish on it just sparkles. Congrats on your haul.

The other cased MMOC doesn't have the tag or paper blade insert but it and the case are like new also.