Thread: Gem SE blades ?

I have tried a variety of SE razors, and they do vary greatly. My two favourites are the Gem Micromatic and the Ever-ready Streamline. I find they shave much closer and better than any DE razor I have tried.

Originally Posted by Badgister

I have tried a variety of SE razors, and they do vary greatly. My two favourites are the Gem Micromatic and the Ever-ready Streamline. I find they shave much closer and better than any DE razor I have tried.

I had a Micromatic and a Gem 1912 that I gave away. As the old saying goes ......... YMMV .........

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

As the old saying goes ......... YMMV .........

Not sure how old it is, but it most definitely is overused.

Originally Posted by Badgister

Not sure how old it is, but it most definitely is overused.

Still works great for me ........

Jimmy,

It may be that the GEM's aren't a good fit for you. Having said that, here are two things that can make a big difference.

The specific GEM blade that both myself and other folks I know like is the PTFE coated stainless blade. Ted Pella sells all of GEMs blades, thus you may have a different one.

Next, Gems are a bit rougher for the first 2-3 shaves unless they are palm stropped.

I also know guys that have done both of these things and still don't like them.

Originally Posted by Pete123

Jimmy,

It may be that the GEM's aren't a good fit for you. Having said that, here are two things that can make a big difference.

The specific GEM blade that both myself and other folks I know like is the PTFE coated stainless blade. Ted Pella sells all of GEMs blades, thus you may have a different one.

Next, Gems are a bit rougher for the first 2-3 shaves unless they are palm stropped.

I also know guys that have done both of these things and still don't like them.

Those are the blades I have. I don't say they are not a good shave, just that I get better with other SEs and DEs. I learned a long time ago, when it comes to shaving, what is good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander. We all end up using what works for 'us' once we figure out what it is. If I'm shaving with an SE I'd opt for a Mongoose or ATT SE-1 with a Feather Pro blade over a Gem. Different strokes for different folks.

I totally agree that we all decide what we like and no one is wrong. Plus, we all have different skin, whiskers, facial structure, etc...