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    Default My first SE safety, a GEM Junior

    It needs a little cleanup but other than that it's in nice shape. My question is how different is this over my Gillette slim, other than adjustability. Any advise for my first shave with this. Also any advice on blades?

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    Congrats on the GEM Junior, I have one but have not used it yet, successfully,,,but someone will come along eventually & give you the scoop on it.

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    I have been using a Gem Micromatic for a while as my left arm is in a sling temporarily.
    I find it has a totally different handle angle. A different approach, radically different!
    Try different blade angles. You actually must press in a bit to make them work as I have experienced. The shave is very good with cheap blades from CVS, but I want to get some good, stainless ones. Who has the good stock these days?
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Congrats on the acquisition



    But where is the Porn
    It is just Whisker Whacking
    Relax and Enjoy!
     



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    Quote Originally Posted by pfries View Post
    Congrats on the acquisition



    But where is the Porn
    LOL... I'll work on that. Give me a few minutes
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    The lighting sucks so consider it 70's razor porn.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    I have been using a Gem Micromatic for a while as my left arm is in a sling temporarily.
    I find it has a totally different handle angle. A different approach, radically different!
    Try different blade angles. You actually must press in a bit to make them work as I have experienced. The shave is very good with cheap blades from CVS, but I want to get some good, stainless ones. Who has the good stock these days?
    Thanks that's the kind of info I was after.

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    Quote Originally Posted by poppy926 View Post
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    Thanks!!!

    I am starting to look at DE and SE,
    my 13 year old daughter wants to ditch the multi-blade mom started her with
    It is just Whisker Whacking
    Relax and Enjoy!
     



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    For a DE for the kiddo I highly recommend a Gillette slim adjustable.
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