Hey all!
I just acquired a Gem single edge razor. Any advice as to what blades I should use with it?
I just acquired a Gem single edge razor. Any advice as to what blades I should use with it?
Single edge razor suggestions
- Thread starter TheOrdieChief
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Howdy,
If you look around under the Blades folder, I, with input from others, wrote a review a few months back on three or four of the most commonly available brands. They were just my findings, so as always, your results might vary.
If you look around under the Blades folder, I, with input from others, wrote a review a few months back on three or four of the most commonly available brands. They were just my findings, so as always, your results might vary.
I suggest trying these to begin with, which you can find at your local Walgreens, if you have a local Walgreens. If you find Treet blades locally, those are pretty good for a couple of shaves each, but they will rust a lot faster. By the time you've gone through a 10 pack of blades, you should have an idea whether you want to continue with a single edge razor, and you can look to save money by buying something in bulk.
Or, um, yes, I remember DonOhio's post, now that I think of it. Look for it.
You do not say what SE razor you have. I would recommend starting with a GEM 1912 or the 1912 Ever-Ready. I believe thay are the best shaving SE's ever made. I have tried, with poor success: the Micromatic Clog Pruf, a pushbutton Contour, a Feather weight, A black handle pushbutton and a 1924 Ever-Ready. They were just too aggressive for my face. YMMV. I currently own five GEM 1912's, one 1912 cased Travel SE and one 1912 Ever-Ready. I slightly prefer the Ever-Ready and the Travel. They seem to be a little bit less agressive then the GEM's. They cut smoother and are more forgiving if you lose your concentration. I have tried GEM store blades, but am currently using the Ted Pella blades. I get seven or eight shaves from each blade.
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