What GEM to start with?

[dillon_b12]

I've been DE shaving for about 8 months now, and recently picked up a few GEMs in some Gillette lots. I picked up a pack of CVS blades and was wondering which GEM would be the best to try out SE shaving.

I have a short-handle 1912, a few Micromatic Clog-Prufs, and a Featherweight.

 

[cryhavoc]

I learned on my 1912

 

[retturn2blades]

I try them in the following order

1912
Micromatic
Featherweight

 

[Quixotica]

Granted, I've only used the Micromatic ClogPruf, but I love that little razor. Very easy to control.

 

[garyg]

I'd say start with your Clog-Pruf normally - but, since you say the 1912 is short handled start there. It is one of the milder ones, and many think the SE is best when gripped just below the head anyway. Just remember to go extra slow until you find your angle .. was cut to shreads when I assumed that a SE was just like a DE ..

 

[dillon_b12]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll break out the 1912 tomorrow morning.

 

[JDTTO]

My only gem is a Push Button and it has become my favourite razor. Mild yet effective.

 

[SEnSE]

Clog-Pruf, 1912, FW.

 

[Mick]

1912.....

You may not even think of the others if you start with a 1912

 

[mftoms59]

Granted, I've only used the Micromatic ClogPruf, but I love that little razor. Very easy to control.

My favorite SE, this razor sings loudly.

 

[duokun]

1912. wonderful razor there.

 

[Klopstick]

1912, no question.

 

[dillon_b12]

Well, I gave the 1912 a go today. Coming from DEs, the sound of this razor was startling at first, but I got used to it soon enough. I got a good shave, but with some minor irritation. I'm sure this is just due to my inexperience with SEs, and should get better with time. I got a little too much water in my lather today so I'm sure that didn't help.

I doubt I'll be SE shaving with any great regularity given that my preferred DE blades(Astra SP) can be had for roughly $.10 per, but I'll keep a couple of them around just to mix it up once in a while.

 

[duokun]

SE blades last a bit longer (for me) than my DE blades, so it kinda evens out the cost differential for me. plus the shave wuality is amazing.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

Gotta start off with the 1912.

 

[Niles]

Good choice going with the 1912. Glad it gave you a good shave.

 

[Henrik]

My second SE after the Open comb Micromatic was the GEM Damaskeene. After that experience- quite frankly- I don´t have much desire for anything else. And hey- I am really mean that

 

[HoosierTrooper]

My second SE after the Open comb Micromatic was the GEM Damaskeene. After that experience- quite frankly- I don´t have much desire for anything else. And hey- I am really mean that

I believe it.

 

[SO758]

Clog pruf would be a good start.

 

[dillon_b12]

I'll be giving the 1912 another go before I move on to any of my other SEs. With a good lather and taking my time, I'm pretty confident I can get a great shave out of it.