Second Use Of Gem Contour

[doctordial]

Well gents..... I put a fresh Gem PTFE blade in this razor and have been getting nice smooth shaves. If I get any irritation it's because I was blade buffing or didn't have enough lubrication on my neck or face. I'm really starting to like this razor more and more.

 

[Twelvefret]

The Contour is getting a lot of buzz lately. Congratulations on your experience.

 

[ajkel64]

The Contour is getting a lot of buzz lately.

It certainly is getting some buzz. Good to see. I might even have to get one myself to get in on the buzz.

 

[StuMcB]

I've had one the cave for a round 5 years now. Picked it up when on holiday in a junk store. Always gives really DFS with out any issues.

 

[Flintstone65]

I’ve had one sitting in my den for a few months, and these reviews are making me want to bump it further on the “to be used” list. Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[Twelvefret]

So, how does the Contour compare to the Push Button? Do I really need one??? loL!!!

 

[Flintstone65]

So, how does the Contour compare to the Push Button? Do I really need one??? loL!!!

I'm curious about that as well....I need to dig it out and give it a shave.

 

[Theodore]

Come on, I don’t need another GEM, stop making the contour sound so interesting...

 

[Twelvefret]

Well, I suppose a handle could make a difference. I’ll just stick with the PB and G Bar for now.

 

[Jim99]

Doesn’t it have the same head as the earlier push buttons? I would think the shaves would be similar. I have a featherweight that I did not like at first, but I have come around and now embrace the DFS.

 

[santamariasteve]

I believe the Contour came in two versions: Push button and flip top. I also believe they shave the same.

 

[Twelvefret]

I believe the Contour came in two versions: Push button and flip top. I also believe they shave the same.

. Good to know Brother

 

[doctordial]

I agree with santamariasteve. The first contour was a push button and that's the one I have. The contour II is a flip top.

 

[Twelvefret]

Somebody needs to say the Push Button is too aggressive and not recommended for new users. This will drive demand and escalate the price.

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

I believe the Contour came in two versions: Push button and flip top. I also believe they shave the same.

The Contour II is a flip top; it's the only GEM/ER razor I've been disappointed with. It's a dog. The Contour I is okay, but the handle and weight differences change the ergonomics that I like so much in the Pushbutton. For me the GEM story concludes in 1958, my birth year, with the PB.

 

[pdieten]

Somebody needs to say the Push Button is too aggressive and not recommended for new users. This will drive demand and escalate the price.

If you mean the original pre-Contour push button, then yes, let's do that. I have a NOS gold one in the stand-up presentation case with original papers and full blade dispenser. Jack up the price and I can pay for my retirement with it.

I refuse to use it, so I have no idea how it shaves.

 

[Twelvefret]

If you mean the original pre-Contour push button, then yes, let's do that. I have a NOS gold one in the stand-up presentation case with original papers and full blade dispenser. Jack up the price and I can pay for my retirement with it.

I refuse to use it, so I have no idea how it shaves.

Sorry, I am referring to the 1958 gold and black PB.

 

[pdieten]

Sorry, I am referring to the 1958 gold and black PB.

That’s the one I meant.