Help with a little GEM Identification.

[Kevin_K]

I've tried digging through the forums and looking. I found the chart, but not sure if I'm correct. Also because the case is interesting as well. It's the first time I've seen one inperson with a short handle.

I think I have a Gem 1912.
Inside the head is stamped:
GEM
Booklyn New York
Made in U.S.A.



If anyone has any insight on the date or model information I'm missing, I'd appreciate the help.

Thanks!
-Kevin_K

 

[GeronimoWSB]

Looks like a Gem 1912 travel model. The head will be shorter from the handle to the top slightly, it also will have a slight curve in the cap compared to the normal flat Brooklyn gem 1912, sorta like a Damaskeene.I have one in a silver travel case I still need to try. Some reason these come in mint shape alot with the cases decently priced. Oh and they come with and without Gem on the back. Mines without.

 

[Kevin_K]

@GeronimoWSB Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to clean it up, and get some blades.

 

[jmudrick]

There are multiple versions of the 1912 squat head and they vary in aggressiveness a lot. You'll know for sure which one you got real fast once you start shaving [emoji2]

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[Ron R]

I've tried digging through the forums and looking. I found the chart, but not sure if I'm correct. Also because the case is interesting as well. It's the first time I've seen one inperson with a short handle.

I think I have a Gem 1912.
Inside the head is stamped:
GEM
Booklyn New York
Made in U.S.A.

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If anyone has any insight on the date or model information I'm missing, I'd appreciate the help.

Thanks!
-Kevin_K

I think you will be happy with your Gem 1912 razor, I have a couple of GEM razor heads stamped 1912 and they are my favorite razors, At the moment I'm testing and enjoying a GEM Junior Parade 1912 mfg in 1938+ and that is a smooth razor with a GEM SS PTFE blade. GEM SS teflon coated blade are one of the sharpest blades made IMO and the first shave can be a little rough but after a few shaves it smooths out and their are no other shaves like it.
There is a bit of a learning curve if you have not used one and it takes a few shaves to dial it in.
A Safety Razor Compendium: The Book
Start looking around page 434> and you might find one similar.
Gem Razor Models extra information on GEM the 1912 model is also in there.
Here is some more information if you did not receive a user manual and some info on the Gem blade grind......

Have some great shaves!

 

[Kevin_K]

@Ron R woah, that's a lot of info! Thanks!

 

[Chesty]

I have a similar razor with a slightly different case. As others have said, it is a 1912 design. I use mine quite a bit and it is a very nice shaver. I have had more trouble with irritation with a brass 1912 than I ever had with that travel model. From the first day I have had nice shaves with little or no feedback from the alum block.. I project that it will be a welcome addition to your rotation.