Could someone identify the names and dates of these three GEM razors for me?
Thanks, @ Twelvefret. I just won the bid on them, so yet another Rabbit Hole of Shaving I fell into. Now to buy some blades for them as these will be my first GEM razors.G Bar, 1912, am ‘58 push button.
Do you need some blades? I have some of the coated type I can send if not. Here is the type you want.Thanks, @ Twelvefret. I just won the bid on them, so yet another Rabbit Hole of Shaving I fell into. Now to buy some blades for them as these will be my first GEM razors.
Try to find a nice gold and black push button. They were a holiday offering in 1958. Later were chrome.I haven't used a push button yet, but the 1912 is one of my most consistently excellent razors.
Don't have any blades for them but I ordered some of the Gem/Personna Blades from WCS. I forgot to check Try A Blade.Do you need some blades? I have some of the coated type I can send if not. Here is the type you want.
GEM - Stainless Steel PTFE Coated - $0.50 each - Double Edge Razor Blade
Okay, sounds like you're good. Let us know how it goes and join us for Micromatic Monday on the SE side of the forum.Don't have any blades for them but I ordered some of the Gem/Personna Blades from WCS. I forgot to check Try A Blade.
The razors you have use this way. View attachment 929236
The 1912 is said to be more efficient than the MMOC. Dont use any pressure. Especially with a fresh PTFE blade. They are sharp.
Yeah, I agree. I found the MMOC to be more.Actually, it's the other way around! But I have a couple of 1912's that are more efficient.
The general consensus is that the 1912 is mild and forgiving, but not all 1912's are equal.
but not all 1912's are equal.
Yes, indeed you did! I've now fallen down yet another wet shaving Rabbit Hole. Hope these things clean up well and are working. I got my Gem Personna Blades delivered already, razors should be here Monday.The 1912 is said to be more efficient than the MMOC. Dont use any pressure. Especially with a fresh PTFE blade. They are sharp.
Once you learn the angle and pressure combination you may not go back to DE's. Feeling so much blade may seem scary at first, but those thick rigid blades are so smooth its incredible once you get the hang of it.
I remember suggesting an MMOC to you a while back Jill. Nice to see you're finally taking the leap!
Someone said GEM provided no directions for female users, so you can provide a tutorial.Yes, indeed you did! I've now fallen down yet another wet shaving Rabbit Hole. Hope these things clean up well and are working. I got my Gem Personna Blades delivered already, razors should be here Monday.
Yes, indeed you did! I've now fallen down yet another wet shaving Rabbit Hole.
Someone said GEM provided no directions for female users, so you can provide a tutorial.
Maybe, but having our own @Jill Snoddon would be perfect.This hole isnt very deep. It ends with the MMOC.
I would think the same design/shallow angle would do well. The long stroke on a leg though I think would be very easy and very effective.
As to the legs, I am curious how it will perform on all my nooks and crannies and bony areas.This hole isnt very deep. It ends with the MMOC.
I would think the same design/shallow angle would do well. The long stroke on a leg though I think would be very easy and very effective.