I have struggled to find the correct technique for the GEM style razor. I have three pristine GEMs (G-Bar, Every-Ready 1924, MMOC) but last week I threw in the towel and said "GEM's" you are "out of here". So I wrote up the listing for BST took photos and decided that this weekend I would sell.
These are three really good looking inexpensive razors. Since GEM's have a great B&B following I decided this morning to give it one last try (face and head). I went with the G-Bar because my friends on B&B indicated that the G-Bar would be the most friendly for a beginner.
I cannot identify if it is just time, improved technique or I just paid more attention this morning than in past shaves, but I accomplished a nice shave. 10 hours later and still smooth. I did some minor clean-up with a G injector in a couple of tight spots that I was not ready to trust the G Bar or my skill just yet.
I think I saved my 3 GEM's from BST. Another trial next week with the Ever-Ready. If that goes well maybe I can advance to the well-loved B&B MMOC.
This experience does make the point that sometimes we do not give a new razor enough time.
These are three really good looking inexpensive razors. Since GEM's have a great B&B following I decided this morning to give it one last try (face and head). I went with the G-Bar because my friends on B&B indicated that the G-Bar would be the most friendly for a beginner.
I cannot identify if it is just time, improved technique or I just paid more attention this morning than in past shaves, but I accomplished a nice shave. 10 hours later and still smooth. I did some minor clean-up with a G injector in a couple of tight spots that I was not ready to trust the G Bar or my skill just yet.
I think I saved my 3 GEM's from BST. Another trial next week with the Ever-Ready. If that goes well maybe I can advance to the well-loved B&B MMOC.
This experience does make the point that sometimes we do not give a new razor enough time.