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    They are super cheap here (US) and so far I have...

    They are super cheap here (US) and so far I have collected 7 different SE razors. Rolls Razor, Autostrops and Gems, they all shave fantastic. Im sure you will not be disappointed.
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    I'm at the point where I was wondering why DEs...

    I'm at the point where I was wondering why DEs even exist. Then I imagine a teenage in 1930 having their first shave with one, ouch!
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    I got two excellent shaves with mine, but the...

    I got two excellent shaves with mine, but the open comb Gem gave me reason to pause. I was probably more careful with it than I am with a Straight these days. They definitely could bite.
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    The angle is way different, more like a straight...

    The angle is way different, more like a straight than a safety razor. You can shave with the head flat on the face. Tipped out just a bit worked for me. Cheers!
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    That is a GEM G-Bar.

    That is a GEM G-Bar.
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    If it's a TTO I assume it is a nickel plated...

    If it's a TTO I assume it is a nickel plated Micromatic Open Comb. I believe GEM only made the one open comb version of the Micromatic. But considering your on the other side of the world, it could...
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    Took the OCMM for a spin this morning. Wow! very...

    Took the OCMM for a spin this morning. Wow! very aggressive blade feel but close and comfortable shave. 3 passes for a BBS shave.
    I don't know which one I like better. New toys to experiment with,...
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    Antique Store Gems

    Picked up two Gem Micromatics for a song yesterday at an Antique store. They both cleaned up nice. One is an Open Comb the other a Clog Pruf.
    Bought some Personna Gem Stainless blades at Walgreens...
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