Originally Posted by
GaryG
I find that the plain carbon steel blades seem sharper but deteriorate almost immediately here, even with plam stroppping and alcohol dips between shaves. The 1912 you have coming is a good intro to GEM style razors, if you find it too mild Open Comb Micromatics can be had for a song ..
Regarding the Mongoose and others of the hair shaper bladed ilk, I have not enjoyed them as much as the old fashioned GEM style, though the last couple years they've generated many fanboys. I like the much narrower GEM blade format due to its greater maneuverability