Gem Blade Help

[Zoost]

After much research I took the plunge. I just purchased a Gem G Bar. I hope I made the right decision - I wanted something not to aggressive for my first SB razor and my move away from DE's. For reference, I like a milder razors anyways, RR Gamechanger being my favorite.

If the G Bar is too mild, Ill take the next step up so I may be back for more help

Now, blades. Any suggestions. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Twelvefret]

After much research I took the plunge. I just purchased a Gem G Bar. I hope I made the right decision - I wanted something not to aggressive for my first SB razor and my move away from DE's. For reference, I like a milder razors anyways, RR Gamechanger being my favorite.

If the G Bar is too mild, Ill take the next step up so I may be back for more help

Now, blades. Any suggestions. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Perfect. Get GEM PTFE from Try A Blade

 

[Flintstone65]

Perfect. Get GEM PTFE from Try A Blade

Absolutely....the Gem PTFE!!! One word of caution, there are a few other types of blades at Try A Blade and you definitely want the Gem PTFEs. That is a high-performing, long-lasting, low-risk blade for (what seems like) 99% of the SE shaving population.

There are others you can try -- and I have -- and I did NOT get good shaves from them! The Gem Carbon was REALLY bad for me -- not meh -- but REALLY, REALLY bad!!!! I did get an OK shave from the Pal Blue Carbon's -- but it was still light years from what I get from my Gem PTFE blades. I have not tried the uncoated Gem SS yet.

Bottom line, there are a few choices out there -- not as many as DE -- but a few. Do yourself a HUGE favor and start with the Gem PTFE's before exploring other options. I would've probably run away from my favorite SE razor, and SE shaving in general, if I had started with the Gem Carbon blade I tried from Try A Blade.

 

[Zoost]

Order p[laced for the Gem PTFE's

 

[Twelvefret]

Order p[laced for the Gem PTFE's

You got one of my favorite GEM types. It's heavy and snaps shut holding the blade well. Such a retro look. Let us know about your shaves on the thread, Micromatic Monday, if you like.

 

[Jim99]

You picked the perfect SE to start with. The g-bar is not aggressive and not mild. I find it to be an efficient razor that gives smooth and comfortable shaves. Gem PTFE blades are the best and I do like the Gem Personna stainless steel that I find in my local supermarket.

 

[Zoost]

You got one of my favorite GEM types. It's heavy and snaps shut holding the blade well. Such a retro look. Let us know about your shaves on the thread, Micromatic Monday, if you like.

Great. I will definitely share my experiences. Thanks.

 

[Zoost]

You picked the perfect SE to start with. The g-bar is not aggressive and not mild. I find it to be an efficient razor that gives smooth and comfortable shaves. Gem PTFE blades are the best and I do like the Gem Personna stainless steel that I find in my local supermarket.

Yeah, Ill see how those PTFE treat me, and then try the Personna stainless ones.

 

[luv2shave]

It's the perfect razor to start off paired with the PTFE blade. Can't stress enough on the technique and how it's very different from a DE razor. Head flat against the face raised not more than a mm. Zero pressure , short strokes and skin stretch ! Repeat !

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[rodmonster]

After years of wondering around DE land, I now shave exclusively with SE razors. The GEM PTFE blade is the one to use, as others have mentioned. I would only add that it can be a little rough on shave #1 but smooths out beautifully after that and I get 6 shaves out of every blade (never did better than 4 with a DE blade so I am happy.) Don't give up on the GEM if the first shave is a little aggressive. Some people strop the blade first but that never worked for me.

good luck

 

[Twelvefret]

 

[Jim99]

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I’ve seen that before and I really think it’s wrong. The “do this” angle should be between 2 and 3.

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

I’ve seen that before and I really think it’s wrong. The “do this” angle should be between 2 and 3.

Those instructions are for the 1924 "Shovel Head", which does require a slightly different angle of approach that the other ASR SE razors. For the G-Bar, you're right, closer to the face than shown in #3.

 

[Twelvefret]

Okay this.

 

[Jim99]

Okay this.
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That’s more like it!

 

[Junker Jörg]

And to remove all doubt, from the G Bar instructions:

 

[Twelvefret]

And to remove all doubt, from the G Bar instructions:View attachment 933149

Oh wow!!! thank you!!

 

[Zoost]

This is all AMAZING advice. I cant wait to try this razor!

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

"Unlike bulky 'round-top' razors" - I love it. Take that, Gillette.

 

[luv2shave]

"Unlike bulky 'round-top' razors" - I love it. Take that, Gillette.

That's what I read too and isn't it a pity that what they had to sell as a marketing line in those days, today we group are re-discovering the truth in the statement beyond its marketing "gimmickry". Yet, ironically back in those days - the bulky round top razors won the day !

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