SE blades?

[jadam318]

I have a question for you DE guys. I'm more of a straight shaver, myself, but I picked up a flawless Gem Micromatic for about 5 bucks a while back. I desperately want to try a shave with it, but I have no idea where to find singe edge blades.

Anyone here have some help?

 

[just1nsturm]

Do you have a walgreens in your area? They usually sell personna brand SE blades that are of good quality. They are what I use.

 

[tom myers]

Do you have a Walgreens drug store near you? They usually carry the American Safety Razor blades called "Gem by Personna". These are very good coated stainless steel blades.

If you can't find a local store that has blades, they are available, on line, in larger quantities, but I would hope you can find a local source to try out your razor.

Although the Micromatic isn't my personal favorite model, I do find that, in general, single edge razors give me the best shave of any safety razors that I've tried.

Regards,
Tom

 

[Bayamontate]

Derby Professional are really good.

 

[82R100]

Unfortunately, Derby Professionals are actually split DE blades, made to be used Shavette-style razors.

They will not work in a Gem-style SE razor.

- Chris

 

[jadam318]

Thanks for the info, guys. I live in the middle of no where, so the nearest Walgreens is probably about two hours away in Billings. I'm going to be there this weekend, I think. I'll stop in. Just in case, though, is there an online source for SE blades?

 

[tom myers]

Yes, I suspect the closest Walgreens to Lame Deer is in Billings. An on line source that you might consider is . . . http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/products/preparation/blades.aspx

If you do order them, be sure you get the PTFE coated stainless blades.

Regards.
Tom

 

[82R100]

You can get these from amazon.com. They're also available in 10 pack, 50 pack and 100 pack. $4.99 shipping regardless, I believe.

- Chris

 

[jadam318]

Thanks for the help, fellas. I found a Walgreens in Billings yesterday and had a DFS SE shave this morning. Those Gem Personnas could be a little more aggressive for my taste, but a fine shave none the less. Thanks again.