I am surprised no one has come up with a new GEM-style SE razor. The blades are still being made and they last a long time. I could even see manufacturing the razor out of plastics like Tritan.
IMO the primary issue with them is that it's hard to improve on the originals, and there isn't exactly a shortage of nice used (and NOS!) Micromatics in the world.
I was just asking the same question elsewhere the other day.I am surprised no one has come up with a new GEM-style SE razor. The blades are still being made and they last a long time. I could even see manufacturing the razor out of plastics like Tritan.
Having said all that, the Sabre is perhaps the design I’m proudest of. I would gladly put it up against any GEM from any era. No extra pieces. No springs. No off-center shovel head. It’s a dead reliable three piece design which centers the head perfectly and gives great balance and maneuverability.
nicely done!
My favorite Gem made of unobtainium...