I am new DE shaving. While surfing around I came across all the vintage DE razors then stumbled into SE razors, then I fell down the rabbit hole. I ended up buying a Gem Micromatic Open Comb. Besides the GEM blades, what other blades are available?
...stumbled into SE razors, then I fell down the rabbit hole.
@kingfisher Where can I buy these bladed?The GEM PTFE coated blade is THE blade. The other blades, simply put, are stainless but uncoated, and carbon steel.
The PTFE blade is by far the best.
Make sure you use an extremely shallow angle (head almost touching the face) and a light touch, and the MMOC will reward you with smooth, comfortable shaves.
I usually palm strop my GEM blades just prior to the first use; it seems to take away some of the harshness that sometimes happens on the first shave.
Congrats, and enjoy!