What’s the next step?

[Umma2gumma]

So, I’ve had several great shaves with my newly acquired Ever-Ready 1912, and I am already looking for another SE razor to add to my collection. Would like to stay with old razors rather than modern ones.

What I’d like to get is a razor that uses the same blades, and is just a shade more efficient without being harsh. Not that 1912 is inefficient.

Any suggestions?

 

[rabidus]

Micromatic open comb(MMOC), Clog pruf(MMCP) or Bullet tip!

 

[HouseOfChains]

The Featherweight has become a favorite of mine. More mild than the 1912 but still efficient.

 

[Umma2gumma]

The Featherweight has become a favorite of mine. More mild than the 1912 but still efficient.

Well 1912 is very mild for me. So I am looking for something also mild but more efficient.

 

[Umma2gumma]

Micromatic open comb(MMOC), Clog pruf(MMCP) or Bullet tip!

How would you rate them by efficiency and mildness?

I’d love to have an even closer shave while keeping the extreme forgiveness of 1912.

 

[rabidus]

How would you rate them by efficiency and mildness?

I’d love to have an even closer shave while keeping the extreme forgiveness of 1912.

The Micromatics are designed to be used flat on your face, if used this way, they feel very mild and extremely efficient. The bullet tip is least efficient and the MMOC is most efficient with the MMCP in the middle, but not far behind the MMOC.

 

[Flintstone65]

So, I’ve had several great shaves with my newly acquired Ever-Ready 1912, and I am already looking for another SE razor to add to my collection. Would like to stay with old razors rather than modern ones.

What I’d like to get is a razor that uses the same blades, and is just a shade more efficient without being harsh. Not that 1912 is inefficient.

Any suggestions?

Yep, follow @rabidus' advice....Micromatics (I prefer the Open Comb, but you can't go wrong with a Clog-Pruf or Bullet Tip). There had been a pass-around containing all 3, and I think it's still active....check it out: Micromatic Passaround

 

[Flintstone65]

Just doing some housekeeping on my posting....here is that pass-around thread:
Micromatic Passaround

 

[ddillas]

+1 for the GEM Micromatic bullet tip. Mine was my grandfather's. It is a very friendly razor with a top quality build. You may need to search for one in good condition, but they are out there and still very affordable.

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[Ladit]

J. A. Henckels Rapide or Wotan. These lather catchers are mild and very efficient. The most impressive thing is how good they transport the used lather on the backside. This is the pros, the con is that you'll need a little practice to use them properly. You can use them with wedge blades or the standard GEMs.

Another step would be the Rolls Razor, technically it is straight razor blade with a handle, combined with a case to hon and strop the razor.

 

[Neffarious]

G bar. You're welcome.

 

[Gryffindor]

Well, this was a dangerous thread to wander into.

 

[kingfisher]

The bullet tip is awesome.

 

[Ron R]

If you are looking for a Gem razor I will leave a small home made chart from my experiences with the GEM brand.

Gem Razor Models

Micromatic curious? Micromatic Passaround - Try one out and Join Micromatic Mondays!

www.badgerandblade.com

Have some great shaves!

 

[Pepin]

If I had to pick one, it would be the GEM Damaskeene.
For me it provides smooth close shaves.

The ClogPruf is another great razor.

 

[FireDragon76]

Well 1912 is very mild for me. So I am looking for something also mild but more efficient.

The Micromatic open-comb TTO is probably what you want to try. It's not really more aggressive, just more open-comb.

All GEM razors tend to be mild.

 

[cryhavoc]

I suggest a Ever Ready 1914, fantastic razor!

 

[Old-Fashioned Coughy Pot]

Another vote for the G-bar by GEM...

 

[Gryffindor]

Enablers, the lot of you! =) The Clog Pruf is sitting in a divot on my couch. It's not bent!

 

[Ron R]

Enablers, the lot of you! =) The Clog Pruf is sitting in a divot on my couch. It's not bent!

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Very nice selection of Gems, they are some of my favorites and give superb shaves.