My new Gem 1912

[Marsman]

As I have read many of the posts on B&B, I have found a lot of good comments in reference to the Gem 1912s. I had dumped my old cartridge for a nice Gillette birth year DE a while back. Over time I have gone from pink shaving soap to white (my skill has improved LOL). I guessed it was about time that I took the next step and picked up a 1912. I found one in a local store for a whopping 99 cents. The plaiting was missing and the brass was showing but I popped in a new CVS blade (cost more than the razor) and went to town. Wow what a great shave, no pink shaving soap, and the sound feedback from the razor was the best that I have ever gotten. I had a very low learning curve. The shave was outstanding! This razor has now moved up to a front runner in my rotation.
New and fancy does not always equal the best. I would put this 1912 Gem up against anyone’s modern blue goo using 5 bladed thing. Bottom-line, if you have not tried a Gem I would. As the name implies, they are “Gems”

 

[joamo]

Definitely great razors!

 

[FoamFace]

My go to razor these days. They're awesome.

 

[morseman]

They are indeed very nice razors to use and i can not remember the last time i used any of my de razors, and welcome to the best kept secret in shaving.

 

[dcobranchi]

If you get a chance, try a GEM Jr. Bar. Even nicer than the 1912, IMO.

 

[DrumZalot]

Welcome to the world of SE razors. There are so many models to choose from the fun never ends from the very vintage lather catchers to the more modern Contour models. The 1912 is a great all around razor I'm glad you liked it.

 

[Niles]

Congrats on your 1912! I love mine, too.

 

[prometeo]

Me the same has happened ... since I've tried the GEM razors and SE, I believe I have found shaving at its best and purest state. As stated in these comments .... It is the best kept secret in the world of shaving.

 

[Bushhippi]

How about a picture of your precious Gem? I really like mine to, got my first BBS with it. Have not been able to get BBS with any of my other razors yet, still working on technique and blade selection.