gem jewel- why jewel?

[napoleon]

I see people calling the gem/ever ready Streamline the "Jewel".
Why is that?
The name I've seen on the ads it the "Streamline". Is the Gem branded one called "Jewel"?

 

[D.Irving79]

its not a gem/ER streamline. just an ER. people need to stop mixing the 2 on everything.

 

[mark_mw]

Any pictures?

 

[blackfoot]

its not a gem/ER streamline. just an ER. people need to stop mixing the 2 on everything.

I have to admit, I make this mistake too.

 

[D.Irving79]

a lot of people do

 

[merwtje]

That's why

 

[Dpflaum]

Where does one get one of those beauties?

 

[Haiku]

The Streamline is one of the best, possibly the best razor I own.

I own two complete sets, here are some pictures:

And here's a single razor. I don't own it, I just have a picture.

 

[gaj90027]

I love SE razors and haven't seen one of those before - very nice!

How does it shave compared to other SE razors?

 

[D.Irving79]

its very weighty in comparison, but a great shaver.

 

[mark_mw]

I'm not sure if I'd be comfortable using the rigid SE blade combined with weight in the same razor

 

[spinyeel]

I actually find this model to be super aggressive. Even more so than the open comb Micromatic. YMMV.

 

[rapperley]

Here are some photos of my Gem Jewel. I love this razor - a lot of heft to it. It is quite aggressive and demands a lot of attention, but gives great rewards. I can't compare to anything else - this is the only SE I have tried (so far...)

 

[blackfoot]

Those look nice. I don't have one yet.

 

[rapperley]

I found another Gem Jewel in an antique store today - real beauty, case and all. Photos attached...

 

[blackfoot]

That looks great!

 

[Soopercat]

Is there a difference between the models (streamline and Jewel) they look the same to the untrained eye (mine that is).

Kind regards,

 

[Darjeeling Express]

That looks great!

Haiku and Rapperley, those are beautiful razors! Thanks for the pics.

 

[rapperley]

Thanks. I suppose I should add them to the wiki... the Jewel isn't mentioned. If I put photos up, can someone else write the blurb?

Haiku and Rapperley, those are beautiful razors! Thanks for the pics.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Thanks guys, and just when I thought my RAD was cured...