Inspired by this thread
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=168646&highlight=single
I wanted to give the Gem and Ever Ready razors more attention and rate them in terms of "ease of use" on a scale of 3 and agressiveness on a scale of 5. For the former,"3" is the equivalent of "sleep shaving", and on the latter scale a "5" renders one "sliced to ribbons".
I will work through the following 8 razors over the next two weeks. While it may not be in the following order, the list corresponds to the pics below, left to right.
All are Gems except for the Ever Ready Lather Catcher.
G-Bar, Lather Catcher (1907), over size black handled Gem Junior, Ornate Handle (1912 head), The Bullet Tip/Bullseye/Magic Eye, Lined Handle (1912 Head), Bevel Handled Gem Jr. (1912 Head), and finally, a Micromatic Clog pruf.
Today, I began with the Micromatic Clog pruf (1934). This triple plated razor, with the antenna handle is a stunning example of Gem engineering. By disassembling it, one of our members did an extraordinary analysis of how the head mechanism actually works. I can't find the thread, so perhaps, someone can add it to this thread. When you open the razor, the head first recedes several millimeters and then opens its maw. Amaz'in.
Two days growth, for some of us, yields a closer shave than one. Loaded with a new Gem Stainless blade, it is inconceivable that I could get a closer shave than today's. The Micromatic is not a forgiving model. It requires careful attention to technique. As it is, I had to touch up with the styptic in 4 spots. Slight nicks only, nothing to discourage me from returning to this triple plated marvel of engineering.
Ease of Use: - 1.5 (quite a bit of attention required)
Aggressiveness - 3.5 (this razor can do some damage if you are not vigilant. If you are, however, it yields, an extremely close shave.)
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=168646&highlight=single
I wanted to give the Gem and Ever Ready razors more attention and rate them in terms of "ease of use" on a scale of 3 and agressiveness on a scale of 5. For the former,"3" is the equivalent of "sleep shaving", and on the latter scale a "5" renders one "sliced to ribbons".
I will work through the following 8 razors over the next two weeks. While it may not be in the following order, the list corresponds to the pics below, left to right.
All are Gems except for the Ever Ready Lather Catcher.
G-Bar, Lather Catcher (1907), over size black handled Gem Junior, Ornate Handle (1912 head), The Bullet Tip/Bullseye/Magic Eye, Lined Handle (1912 Head), Bevel Handled Gem Jr. (1912 Head), and finally, a Micromatic Clog pruf.
Today, I began with the Micromatic Clog pruf (1934). This triple plated razor, with the antenna handle is a stunning example of Gem engineering. By disassembling it, one of our members did an extraordinary analysis of how the head mechanism actually works. I can't find the thread, so perhaps, someone can add it to this thread. When you open the razor, the head first recedes several millimeters and then opens its maw. Amaz'in.
Two days growth, for some of us, yields a closer shave than one. Loaded with a new Gem Stainless blade, it is inconceivable that I could get a closer shave than today's. The Micromatic is not a forgiving model. It requires careful attention to technique. As it is, I had to touch up with the styptic in 4 spots. Slight nicks only, nothing to discourage me from returning to this triple plated marvel of engineering.
Ease of Use: - 1.5 (quite a bit of attention required)
Aggressiveness - 3.5 (this razor can do some damage if you are not vigilant. If you are, however, it yields, an extremely close shave.)
