Bought my first GEM today.

[Redzone]

Hi Gents

Couldn't hold off any longer bought my first Gem today.
Listed as Micromatic bullet head. I know nothing of these of course but keen to give it a crack.
What type of blade should I be looking for (I know SE but that's about it)
Humbly appreciate you expertise.
CB

 

[stvince71]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/292388-Single-edge-blade-guide

Everything you need to know. Hope you enjoy your shave. And be ready for SERAD to kick in right after.

 

[Redzone]

Thanks that looks like a great thread. I wasn't sure if each model required a different size or not. Obviously not

 

[novitiate]

Redzone, I got one of these a couple weeks back. It is the 4th SE I've latched onto and IMO the best of the lot. (GEM PB, older MM, & Star)

It shaves beautifully and I think I am stuck on it. The weight and feel are perfect for me. Hopefully you will have the same experience as I do.

 

[Galhatz]

An excellent razor and welcome to the club.
That razor is not mild so go easy with it but it is a very smooth shaver.
Walgreen sells Gem stainless steel blades that would work just fine, and if the branch close to you does not stock them, then you can get them off Amazon.

 

[novitiate]

That razor is not mild so go easy with it...

So Frying Wing would be a better name, is that how it is?

 

[Mick]

That is my favorite SE razor you found.

Not sure you will be able to get the PTFE coated stainless blades locally. Check shipping from this supplier and I will see if I can locate someone closer to you.

http://connaughtshaving.com/gemss.html

 

[Mick]

A New Zealand option for you

http://www.mancave.co.nz/products/s...des/gem-ptfe-coated-single-edge-blades-5-pack