I have my first GEM coming this week (Minute Man). What is the best modern GEM and if you also own a vintage GEM how does it compare to the modern GEM that you believe is best?
Best Modern GEM vs. Vintage Gem
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Ron R
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The minute man wall set razor can be at times aggressive if you get the high curved cap. GEM made some variants(Supreme & Triumph models) of the standard 1912 so if you find it a little aggressive you might have one of these models. Here is a minute man from a wall hanging set that I took a caption of months ago when talking to some others about this unique razor.
I have lots of vintage Gem razors & no new modern models yet to compare with. The Gem 1912 razor is a mid range razor IMO.
Some information for you because a lot of used razors do not have manuals, it could take 2 or 3 attempts before you dial it in.
Have some great shaves!
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Thank you, this is it.
I fit modern handles on my 1912s using a 2BA thread to make the link. So that's kind of half way between vintage and modern. Certainly improves balance and handling.
If you're using GEM blades - and this means Personna PTFE - you absolutely need a MMOC. That's the gold standard.
If you're using GEM blades - and this means Personna PTFE - you absolutely need a MMOC. That's the gold standard.
Nice.
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