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Popped one into my 1912 Gem SE and gave it a spin. Have to say they are as smooth or smoother shaving than any carbon steel SE blade that I have tried. Big bonus too is not having to deal with rusting carbon steel blades. I don't know why anyone would use carbon steel SE blades when these are available. If you live in Canada go the extra mile to import these, well worth it, imo.
Bob
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Where didya get em, Bob? Eh?
Is my assumption that SE Blades are stiffer, because of their thickness and the "spine" that they shave better than most DE?
They are definitely thicker, Harold. I suppose that the determining factor on how an SE shaves is the length of the teeth/bar, but DE's actually 'bend' and sometimes 'twist' the blades differently in addition to the teeth, or bar.
I truly enjoy the SE shaves much more in a fairly aggressive one. Just me.
So...A link to 100 blades, Bob?
I see you down there, Geezer! Weigh in!
I have been satisfied with products from both these sources:
single-edge-blades
Blades
I did like the blades in the cardboard boxes a bit better.
These are by far not the only sources and RB&M has the Feathers to fit the Valet razors. Have to email them to be sure you order the correct ones.
~Richard
[QUOTE=BobH;1540126]Popped one into my 1912 Gem SE and gave it a spin.
Bob /QUOTE]
Truly great blades and the 1912 Gem SE makes for a nice pairing.
It doesn't get much better.
Shipping to Canada almost doubles the price but still well worth the cost in my opinion.
I love the Gem shaves. Here are my current favorite ones. I love the Micromatic. I have given 3 away to friends who are afraid of straights. All with a mug, brush, and Williams!
What model is the silver one?
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The same blades I use, the PTFE 3 facet. I get quite a few shaves out of each blade.
SE razors can be extremely rewarding. I've been using them a lot lately, although I prefer GEM OCMMs or CPs to the ever popular 1912.
Any road, you might find this guide here useful. I certainly did. Single edge blade guide | THE ORIGINAL SAFETY TOO
Robin, is there a place to differentiate the various Gem models? What is an OCMM and a CP?
You will be able to find it here, but you will get well researched results faster over at TOST (see link above).
Sorry for the late reply, been off on holidays. Got them here GEM by Personna Stainless Coated Single Edge Razor Blades .Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Bob
[QUOTE=Raol;1540891]That is why I got then from the UK of all places, go figure.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Bob
So is that about the best deal for me to get, here in the U.S.? I want to get 100. I have to feed everyone I gave a Gem to! :rofl2:
Couldn't say but I'd bet shipping within the US is cheap. Shipping and the exchange rate for us north of the border seems to be a problem at the moment and probably for quite a while into the future too.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Bob
Ahh, the grass is always greener, eh? EH? :D Coming up there someday. Canada is WIDE! ;)
Thanks!
No kidding, it the price turns into twice as much as soon as it has to go over the border. It's a shame, as there's lots of shaving supplies available in the U.S.A.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
If you go through here when you do, drop in for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Bob
Just received this today from the Devil's Site :rock:
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GEM Micromatic TTO (didn't come with blades)
and yes it looks to be NOS :D
I remember I got #100 Gem PTFE SS blades from connaught shaving. They had a good price and the shipping from Britain was only $5 about.
