Single Edge Razor Acquisition Thread.
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Which Schick is this? It’s very unusual to see one
Got my GEM Junior yesterday. It's in good shape, just needed a good cleaning and a little polish with a jeweler's cloth on the head. Compared to my Ever-Ready, it looks like it has slightly less blade exposure. Loaded and ready to try out tonight.
The one that looks black is a Type B1 that is silver but is heavily tarnished. The gold one is a Type C1.
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The link you reference is my go to site for all things Schick.
Congrats! I love both versions of this razor with a standard Gem PTFE.
My first SE acquisitions!
They should both arrive next week.
"New old stock" GEM Featherweight and a Razorock aluminum Hawk V2:
They should both arrive next week.
"New old stock" GEM Featherweight and a Razorock aluminum Hawk V2:
having both versions, i would say it’s not ideal with a gem blade there’s some room for the blade to move, maybe i have to try the double spin trick
Thankfully I’ve never had any issue with blade movement in mine. I’m also lazy, so I would electrical tape the spine before double spine.
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My Brand new Gem Featherweight arrived today. This is my first Gem so I found the head quite strange, LOL!!
I'm looking forward to shaving with it tonight!
I'm looking forward to shaving with it tonight!
My first SE shave tonight!My Brand new Gem Featherweight arrived today. This is my first Gem so I found the head quite strange, LOL!!
I'm looking forward to shaving with it tonight!
2 pass WTG/XTG resulting in a near BBS shave!
Uneventful, smooth & very close using GEM Personna SS blades.
It's definitely different because of the shape of the head but easy to adapt.
Only thing was a tad of burning sensation after the shave which I would attribute to the thicker
blade. My skin has to get used to it. But my face ended up smooth!
I like it!
Congrats on the SE shave! They’re great!
The Feather Weight is a light razor. That irritation might have been from a little too much pressure if you’re used to using a heavier razor. It could be the blade, but my money is on it being the first run with a new-to-you, light razor.
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I didn't think of that. All my other razors are tanks next to the featherweight. I'll try again tomorrow night and use a light touch to see if I get a different result.
My new Razorock Hawk just arrived today. Looking forward to my first AC format shave tonight.
Ready to go with a Schick Proline blade:
Ready to go with a Schick Proline blade:
I2 Schick Hydro-Magic
It's an early version (I think), no Hydro-Magic branding on the case or razor. Razor cleaned up nice, as did the inside of the case. Looks like something nasty spilled on it. I tried goo gone, PlastX, and Turtle Wax scratch remover with no luck. What do think? Maybe a fine grit wet sandpaper followed by a light rubbing compound? Or not worth the trouble?
It's an early version (I think), no Hydro-Magic branding on the case or razor. Razor cleaned up nice, as did the inside of the case. Looks like something nasty spilled on it. I tried goo gone, PlastX, and Turtle Wax scratch remover with no luck. What do think? Maybe a fine grit wet sandpaper followed by a light rubbing compound? Or not worth the trouble?
Schick L1 "sample" razor w/box arrived in the mail yesterday. It looks to be unused with the dummy blade still installed. It didn't come with blades, but I have some Schick ones on the way. I got this L1 since it's the one I recall seeing on TV commercials growing up in the 60's & 70's. It's my 1st SE razor.
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