Thread: Single Edge Fans

Are there any single edge fans out there. If I do not shave with a straight which is rare I use a Single Edge Gem GBar or a Schick Injector j model

I have a late 40's Gillette Super Speed that I use every now and again. I also collect a wide variety of DE and SE razors. I really like the style of the old Injectors but haven't had the chance to use one yet. I purchased quite a few in the last couple of months - once I get them cleaned up I'll give them a try. The last one I bought arrived with a pack of fresh blades, so I should be good to go....

I never have been able to get consistent shaves with an injector, maybe I don't use it enough. I do use a GEM or Eveready SE reasonably frequently and like them. The G-Bar gets good reviews, but I don't personally get along with it that well. I do like a Micromatic and one of the old 12-24 Evereadys with a big lather catcher. I think the SE shaves much like a straight, maybe because of the more rigid blade, and is about as difficult to use around the nose and on the chin. Using a good blade makes a difference, and I get very good results with the Ted Pella blades.

Originally Posted by Smithee

I never have been able to get consistent shaves with an injector, maybe I don't use it enough. I do use a GEM or Eveready SE reasonably frequently and like them. The G-Bar gets good reviews, but I don't personally get along with it that well. I do like a Micromatic and one of the old 12-24 Evereadys with a big lather catcher. I think the SE shaves much like a straight, maybe because of the more rigid blade, and is about as difficult to use around the nose and on the chin. Using a good blade makes a difference, and I get very good results with the Ted Pella blades.

I use pella blades also

I like a Gem Micromatic every now and then.

I don't use it much but I love my Gem 1912 - my favorite blades are the ASR brand at Walgreens or Treets. It's funny, I really enjoy using my Gems (I've got about 20 of them) but I nearly always use a straight.

I love my gems, but especially my micromatics. I use an older open comb model the most, and keep it in constant rotation. I have taken to using the pella blades, mostly because the Treets that give me a good shave rust after a day or so! So, now I use the pella coated.

These are fantastic razors, way under-rated and so cheap on ebay. It took a couple shaves to figure them out, but once I got angle and pressure right, they are fantastic shavers!

The only GEMs that I have and don't use that often are the juniors. I have a few of these, even an entire sales display box of unopened NOS ones (I got them for $15 on ebay!). These razors are a bit too "vocal" for me, giving a ringing sound from the head of the razor, which is made from a single curved/bent sheet of metal. It also has a different feel in the hand when shaving that doesn't feel as solid as something like the micromatics. But they do look very cool!

Andrew

G'day from Oz. This is my first post and I am an avid Gem user.Can't see why they are not more popular. I regularly use a Micromatic,1912 Junior and a Damaskeene with Blue Star blades.I get fantastic results but only get 2 shaves per blade.I know there are better alternatives such as Ted Pella's but I can't justify buying 200. Cheers Phil.

Welcome! I've always had a passing interest in trying an injector but was worried about being able to consistently get my hands on blades.

I think that the injector razor is a great alternative to a straight. I haven't done an actual shave with one for a while, but use one regularly for a touch up, if needed. I like the adjustable Schick (M, I think) or one of the old bakelite/plastic handled models. I use either Schick blades or cut down Feathers.