Gem 1912 JR....

[xbostonirishx]

So I got curious and ordered one of these the other day. It was 9.99 or best offer. I got it for 7.5 with free shipping. What are some good blades to use with this razor? And where can I get them? I really do not want to get a 100 pack just yet.

come to think of it, I think I may already have a 1912 sitting in a drawer in my fifth wheel in NH. I will have to go look tomorrow.

 

[cfriend]

Walgreens sells Gem Persona blades. They are good for the money.

 

[xbostonirishx]

Ho do you like the shave cfriend?

 

[cfriend]

Ho do you like the shave cfriend?

Of the blade, or the razor? The blades I mentioned are the only SE blades I've ever used, and the Micromatic is the only SE razor I've ever used. It is because of this I find it hard to comment I will, however, be receiving some Trig SE blades soon and will compare them to the Gems and let you know what I think.

 

[xbostonirishx]

But the style of razor, how do you like that?

 

[John C]

The Junior is the same head as the venerable 1912. The shave is out of this world.
IMO it is the best saftey razor that I have ever shaved with.
Only the Gillette New and New Delux that I have even come close.

You get wonderful audio feedback. and one of the closest shaves that you can get from a saftey. Just remember to let the weight of the razor do all the work. The angle for SE's is a bit different than DE's. Lay the razorhead flat to your face and slowly increase the angle untill you hear little hairs being cut.

Truly a wonderful shaving experience.
enjoy

 

[amishmotorboat]

But the style of razor, how do you like that?

They look nice, but I find I like the Micromatics better.
I was too lazy to do it, but I bet if you took some brasso to it, that brass would shine like there's no tomorrow. (and maybe finish up with some MAAS).

 

[Disburden]

the JR and the 1912 are the most phenominal safety razors ever (Maybe the Lather Catcher also) and the trump Gilettes in the Go nads (Imo), so ordering a large amount of Blades from GEM by Personna or Ted Pella may be a wise investment. I have never met anyone who has been disappointed in buying a lot of blades for their GEMs, they just outstanding razors.

 

[spinyeel]

the JR and the 1912 are the most phenominal safety razors ever (Maybe the Lather Catcher also) and the trump Gilettes in the Go nads (Imo), so ordering a large amount of Blades from GEM by Personna or Ted Pella may be a wise investment. I have never met anyone who has been disappointed in buying a lot of blades for their GEMs, they just outstanding razors.

+1000.

 

[slantman]

Is the Micromatic the same as the 1912? Can you show a picture of it

 

[amishmotorboat]

The 3 on the left are 3 different micromatics.
An open comb, a clog pruf, and one with a regular safety bar.

 

[Uncle Shakey]

I got my brass 1912 Gem Junior today. It was in great shape. I broke out the Blue Magid and now it looks like new. Shines like a diamond in a goat's ...! I also have a brass micromatic and a featherlight. The micromatic is much more agressive than the 1912. The featherlight is inbetween.

 

[FormerDATT]

Amishmotorboat,
What is the Gem in the blue case in this pic? I saw one in an antique shop today which looked bright and shiny chrome? Your pic has the identical handle. This one I saw was in a smaller case (also blue lined) and looked as new as yesterday. $27
I can be dangerous when befuddled. Thanks if you can help with an ID and tell me if it is OK to shave with.
Dave

 

[D.Irving79]

its a travel set from the mid to late 1920s.

 

[FormerDATT]

Dave,
Many thanks for the info. I am torn. Is $27 a tad high? I may have been bitten by gotta-haveit-now bug. I have looked on EBay and don't see one as appealing to me. I know all is in the eye of the beholder but the one here in town looks like it was made yesterday. Stumped and not liking it.
Dave

 

[amishmotorboat]

Well $27 is more than I paid for mine, but then again I feel like I got a fantastic deal on it, 8.65 shipped on ebay. I would have paid a lot more for it. It is just like the regular 1912's, even has the same patent number, but the profile of the head is a little lower.

 

[FormerDATT]

Now there's a bucket of cold water - maybe a good sobering up is what I need. Think I'll await Monday and go look at it again. Thanks!
Dave

 

[amishmotorboat]

I don't mean to discourage you. Gems do go pretty cheap on eBay, and I lucked into a good condition one at a steal of a price. But if you look at it another way, like, would I part with it for $27 and the answer would be no, so it may very well be worth it for you to grab that one you found.

 

[D.Irving79]

Dave,
Many thanks for the info. I am torn. Is $27 a tad high? I may have been bitten by gotta-haveit-now bug. I have looked on EBay and don't see one as appealing to me. I know all is in the eye of the beholder but the one here in town looks like it was made yesterday. Stumped and not liking it.
Dave

i guess its up to you. personally id pay that amount for one if it was as nice looking as the one pictured, but to a lot of people on here thats probably alot considering the prices that most gems go for.

 

[FormerDATT]

If I pull the trigger, gulp!, I'll post a picture. It's about time I learned how to do just that anyway. We''l see what Monday brings....................
Thanks again for all your help,
Dave