GEM Micromatic Clog pruf V1 vs Peerless (V2)

[kopas]

Hello!

I have tried to find info on these two razor but I could not find enough comparisons to tilt in favor of either version. Thought I'd try my luck here. Out of those who have tried both versions (old version with 12 nibs and newversion with 17 nibs on the safety bar), do you find any difference in how they shave? Is one smoother or more comfortable than the other? More efficient perhaps?

Appreciate all the input I can get.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

I have a few of each variation and can’t tell a bit of a difference between them. The Clog pruf is my favorite Micromatic model.

 

[NorthernSoul]

The Peerless is my favorite of the Clog-Pruf razors, but there is nothing wrong with the earlier models. Some say the earlier ones have a bit more blade feel but the shave results are about the same. Blade feel is less on either one than on the Micromatic Open Comb razors. Besides, a little blade feel is not really uncomfortable and gives some useful feedback while shaving.

 

[pjgh]

It's been a good while, but I do know that I much preferred the 17 nub model finding that it delivered consistent blade-feel every time whereas I found the ealier model could be smooth one day and harsh as heck the next. I wonder if there was some internal movement given the thinner modern spine that caused visually imperceptible differences in the blade angle that could be felt on the skin.

 

[Ron R]

I have the Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf Peerless 17 nib variant and it is slightly smoother shaving than my Micromatic open comb are my experiences.
Peerless Clog Pruf variant model are usually just brass & are not coated has been my observations over the years.
Note: "Peerless" Dictionary meaning is "unequaled".
I like the shave the Peerless gives best of the 3 different Micromatic different models IMO.
(Some old archived Photo's of the 2 different Micromatic Variant Clog Pruf razors (L) Standard 12 nibs (R) (Peerless 17nibs)

Have some great shaves!

 

[kopas]

So far the verdict is that there is little difference, if any, but slightly tilted toward the Peerless (17 nib) being a bit more comfortable/consistent.