I'll bet better than expected, but the weight of the razor alone can be too much pressure if only 1/4 of the blade is in contact with the skin. The PTFE blades are sharp. Their thickness makes them so smooth though. Be extra careful over any moles!
Gem Razors
- Thread starter Jill Snoddon
- Start date
I'll bet better than expected, but the weight of the razor alone can be too much pressure if only 1/4 of the blade is in contact with the skin. The PTFE blades are sharp. Their thickness makes them so smooth though. Be extra careful over any moles!
- Thread starter
- #22
I only have the Gem/Personna blades right now
- Thread starter
- #24
They're stainless and not carbon anyway. Do not use utility blades from the hardware store haha.
- Thread starter
- #27
I'll probably not buy any carbon steel blades for them...too many don't like them. Oh lordy, why would anyone think that hardware store utility blades would be good to use in a razor?
One of the issues to be aware of:
The above blades were purchased from Ted Pella. As you can see they state "For Industrial Use Only." However, they are the PTFE coated blades and work great for shaving.
If you want to see all of the variety of SE blades take a look at the EMS website.
The above blades were purchased from Ted Pella. As you can see they state "For Industrial Use Only." However, they are the PTFE coated blades and work great for shaving.
If you want to see all of the variety of SE blades take a look at the EMS website.
- Thread starter
- #31
Well, the razors didn't come today as expected...hopefully, tomorrow.
Lordy, please don't be another batch of duds, broken or not working razors like in the past.
Lordy, please don't be another batch of duds, broken or not working razors like in the past.
- Thread starter
- #32
Well, the 3 GEM Razors arrived TODAY, 11/29/18:
Arrived 11:30 am~Finished soaking in soapy water, scrubbing with brushes, ultrasonic cleaning 20 minutes, polished with Flisk and buffed out, final clean in the ultrasonic cleaner and sanitized with alcohol. I think they turned out great for the condition sent.
Arrived 11:30 am~Finished soaking in soapy water, scrubbing with brushes, ultrasonic cleaning 20 minutes, polished with Flisk and buffed out, final clean in the ultrasonic cleaner and sanitized with alcohol. I think they turned out great for the condition sent.
Attachments
Last edited:
- Thread starter
- #33
p.s. I also did order those Personna Single Edge Stainless PTFE Coated Razor Blades from PAA (2-5 packs)
Those cleaned up really well, didn't they?
And the gem is the spitting image of my Ever-Ready.
Shiny. 
- Thread starter
- #36
Not really, my 1912 had a different style head and lather bar. The handle is, however, looking the same.
- Thread starter
- #37
Now, guess what I paid for all 3 on eBay?
You are good at cleaning up a razor.
Let say $5 each (which is close to what I paid).Guess I was only looking at the handle then.
Mine cost £10 a year ago. Came with a nice case and matching blade holder.
You probably paid less for all three, right?
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
They look very nice, hope they work well for you Jill. I'm just bought some Gems also but have no blades yet(mail strike in Canada on Black Friday and Christmas parcels all back logged.).
Similar threads
