Thread: First try with a Micromatic

It looks like a gem of a shaver.

Just got mine in the mail today for the 2nd place winner of the monthly give-away. Hope to give it a try in the next few days.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Just got mine in the mail today for the 2nd place winner of the monthly give-away. Hope to give it a try in the next few days.

From what I understand yours is an open comb version a little earlier than mine which is a Clog Proof.

A North south stroke was very easy for me but in the opposite direction I had to hold it in at a little awkward angle. At least for myself!

Tim

[Sorry if I offend anyone in the Southern Hemisphere!]

Nice shavers those are. A little like shaving with an adze the top cap almost kissing your face. Really different from most DEs. The best blade that I have found to use in those is the Personna GEM PTFE coated stainless steel blades. Very sharp and smooth plus they won't rust.

Bob

Thanks for reminding me Bob. I forgot about the angle need with these. I do remember now that the top cap was almost flat on my skin last time I was using one of these. You might have saved me a lot of issues.

And yes, Mine is the open comb. Always did like open comb DE's and SE's. Still got my 1912 I think they call it. Spring loaded top plate. One of my favorite SE's beside the DE, OLD, (open comb also) I still have.

I use mine once in a while, the open combs are considerably more aggressive than the ones with the bar.

I use my gem open comb micromatic regularly. My favorite SE along with the Ever Ready Streamline.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Just got mine in the mail today for the 2nd place winner of the monthly give-away. Hope to give it a try in the next few days.

What is the coating on yours? As you can see in the pictures of mine it is well worn. I was wondering how it would work for a test of Duracote or Cerakote.

Gentlemen,

That's the GEM Micromatic Clog-Pruf (note the spelling). These are wonderful shavers, dating from around 1940 or so. I have two closed comb versions and love them, especially with my heavy beard. Ah, that's a sample of true American workmanship of bygone years. Good stuff.

How do these compare to the DE razors? Never used a SE before.
Nice looking GEM by the way.