Return Of The Gempire

[DunEdinRanger]

I shaved with a vintage Gem, well actually an Ever Ready acquired through the BST and shown here -

I used a Ted Pella blade, also acquired through the BST, and whipped up lather in a bowl using Lider Shaving Cream this morning following the usual prep.

The result? BBS in two passes on the face, but some rough spots on the neck. I was very impressed with the shave.

I can now understand the love for the Gems.
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[Haiku]

Congratulations! You're now well on the way to a GEM RAD - one is never enough. Beautiful razor by the way. That's one of my favourite 1912 models - the ornate chrome.

 

[82R100]

Welcome aboard! I tried my first 1912 a couple of weeks ago to good effect.

This morning I took on the dreaded Micromatic (open comb) and I'm sold! I'd be on a Micromatic binge if only they varied more. As far as I can tell there are two handle styles, two plating colors and two head styles (open comb and Clog Pruf).

So I'd recommend a Micromatic for your next try.

- Chris

 

[pmast]

One of the last razors I tried before going into shavettes and straights was a micromatic. Also one of the sweetest and gentlest razors to give such outstanding results.

 

[AsylumGuido]

Welcome aboard! I tried my first 1912 a couple of weeks ago to good effect.

This morning I took on the dreaded Micromatic (open comb) and I'm sold! I'd be on a Micromatic binge if only they varied more. As far as I can tell there are two handle styles, two plating colors and two head styles (open comb and Clog Pruf).

So I'd recommend a Micromatic for your next try.

- Chris

Actually, I think you'll find more variations than that. Besides the antenna handle and the standard bullet tip handle there is also a bullet tip with an ivory TTO knob. And there are at least three head type differences. The closed safety bar variety is different than the clog pruf.

 

[AsylumGuido]

By the way, I am looking for an ivory tip if anyone has a nice one on hand that they would be willing to trade.

 

[Shave Cat]

By the way, I am looking for an ivory tip if anyone has a nice one on hand that they would be willing to trade.

I imagine they're rarer than hen's teeth.

-Clarke

 

[AsylumGuido]

I imagine they're rarer than hen's teeth.

-Clarke

Dave had one that he gave away just a couple of days before he heard I wanted one. I saw one in a lot of razors on eBay, but I didn't care for the condition.

 

[Shave Cat]

Dave had one that he gave away just a couple of days before he heard I wanted one. I saw one in a lot of razors on eBay, but I didn't care for the condition.

I don't recall ever seeing one. Guess I'll have to keep my eyes open.

-Clarke

 

[MrGuy]

By the way, I am looking for an ivory tip if anyone has a nice one on hand that they would be willing to trade.

That's the only one I need as well! I had to pass on some E-Bay ones a couple of months ago, and I haven't seen one since

 

[DunEdinRanger]

I really like the looks of that Gold Micromatic. You guys have just fed my RAD!

 

[MrGuy]

I really like the looks of that Gold Micromatic. You guys have just fed my RAD!

You've just been hypnotized by the "MAGIC EYE"!

 

[TheBigL]

I just got my first Gem today; a clog pruf. Spell-check doesn't like that one!

If I hadn't already shaved I'd have tried it. I just hope the blades I've got are up to the challenge!

 

[rainman]

Lucky I got my gems when I did. I can see the price going up.

 

[gollum83]

What a coincidence! I just shaved with a 1912 Gem for the first time today too! Same results as Lou, BBS everywhere except for the neck. Overall I was very impressed. And you have to love the sound it makes, much more satisfying than a DE razor. Sounds a lot like a straight come to think of it.

Can't wait to try the other two I have!

 

[DunEdinRanger]

What a coincidence! I just shaved with a 1912 Gem for the first time today too! Same results as Lou, BBS everywhere except for the neck. Overall I was very impressed. And you have to love the sound it makes, much more satisfying than a DE razor. Sounds a lot like a straight come to think of it.

Can't wait to try the other two I have!

Which other two do you have?

I've a bunch... Thanks for reminding me, time to take one out of its barbicide bath!

 

[gollum83]

Which other two do you have?

I've a bunch... Thanks for reminding me, time to take one out of its barbicide bath!

Another 1912, which oddly enough bares a striking resemblance to the one in your first post and a Gem Junior, which is in beautiful condition.

 

[VolpeVerde]

I was very impressed with the shave.


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I, too am always impressed with Gem shaves. They've become "top shelf" in my lavatory. All my unused Gillettes have been assigned to lower bunks.



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[Stubblefield]

Beautiful, simply beautiful!

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Here are the GEMS. I may need to thin the herd...