Tips on first shave with a Gem MMOC

[David]

I bought a Gem MMOC from the bay that should be here tomorrow. Do you guys have any tips for my first shave? I got some Personna blades for it, mainly because that's all I could find. I usually shave with a straight or a mongoose, but the goose is heavy and awkward at times. I've heard lots of good things about the GEMs and I'm excited about trying it out.

Thanks

 

[jmudrick]

Follow the instructions on the box, head near flat on your skin, very light touch.

 

[rabidus]

 

[David]

Thanks guys. Are the persona blades the best for these razors?

 

[jmudrick]

Thanks guys. Are the persona blades the best for these razors?

The vast majority of users prefer Personna PTFE coated blades, yes.

 

[Flintstone65]

I bought a Gem MMOC from the bay that should be here tomorrow. Do you guys have any tips for my first shave? I got some Personna blades for it, mainly because that's all I could find. I usually shave with a straight or a mongoose, but the goose is heavy and awkward at times. I've heard lots of good things about the GEMs and I'm excited about trying it out.

Thanks

If it works for your shaving schedule, a number of us share our Gem razors and experiences over at the Micromatic Monday thread (Micromatic Monday). There's lots of tips on a lot of threads, but we tend to focus in on the hows and whys of our Micromatics.

And I just noticed you're a moderator....so, you probably already knew all that, sorry ! But the invitation still stands!!!

 

[Ron R]

Once you get your Gem MMOC technique dialed in you will have smooth shaves because your technique will adjust for it. Here is some more information that might help you & others with your new razor purchase.
Have some great GEM shaves!

I should also of added that I had better success with shorter razor strokes instead of long sweeping strokes IMO.

 

[David]

And I just noticed you're a moderator....so, you probably already knew all that, sorry ! But the invitation still stands!!!

No, I didn't know that, but I'll see you guys on Monday!

 

[David]

Once you get your Gem MMOC technique dialed in you will have smooth shaves because your technique will adjust for it. Here is some more information that might help you & others with your new razor purchase.
Have some great GEM shaves!
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Thanks for the info, Ron. That's very helpful.

 

[Flintstone65]

No, I didn't know that, but I'll see you guys on Monday!

EXCELLENT!!!