Thread: I caught the bug! Dead!

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I have a GEM single edge in the display cabinet, what are good blades for these, I might use it once out of curiousity.

The besy blades I've found are the Gem SS blades that are sold a Walgreens. The CS Gem blades are good as well but will rust after one use.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I have a GEM single edge in the display cabinet, what are good blades for these, I might use it once out of curiousity.

i was about to say the same thing.. i know of a few gems i can buy.. i just haven't because i dont know what kind of blade to use them with.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I have a GEM single edge in the display cabinet, what are good blades for these, I might use it once out of curiousity.

I have a GEM as well, in fact, it's my only non-straight razor. So far I've liked Dorcos and Personnas the best. I usually just go with the Personnas because they're the easiest for me to find locally. Hope this helps.

Best De I've used was a British Gillette Aristocrat no 15, I've had two actually, but none's left with me. Another _very_ good one is the Gillette Popular, almost as nice as the Aristocrats.

Hey, I'm the one who first coined the acronym DEAD...lol

Yup, DE collecting is just as valid AD as anything else around here. Just check any DE-centric forum (or metho's list ) for proof of that. So don't worry, you're not alone.

If you are concerned about the DEAD bug...go and take a look at Badger and Blade forums. There are many users there who shave with a different razor every week, although they have a razor rotation.
Although I think I have it pretty bad. Since once a year I go on razor shopping and get some new razors. Since starting straight razor shaving (which was about 2 weeks ago), I have collected quite a few straights.

Originally Posted by methos

If you are concerned about the DEAD bug...go and take a look at Badger and Blade forums. There are many users there who shave with a different razor every week, although they have a razor rotation.
Although I think I have it pretty bad. Since once a year I go on razor shopping and get some new razors. Since starting straight razor shaving (which was about 2 weeks ago), I have collected quite a few straights.

LMAO I LOVE YOUR AVATAR DAVID!!! LOLOLOLOLOL

I thought it was funny too...that's why I chose it...

You might be surprised by the early Gem razors for shaving. Some have likened it as the closest of the SE/DE razors to the straight razor shaves. I have one that is chromed and you twist the handle to open it up and another a 1912 GEM that you pull up on the cover to put the razor in it. Gold plated and with a GEM razor made for shaving (stay away from utility blades ie paint removers) they will give a surprising close and and very comfortable shave.

I have managed to collect certain years that mean something to me: 1971 year of HS Graduation 1977 X4 My Son's birthday, Y2 - my birth year and quarter, and so on. Actually getting the latter years is a bit harder. I think they are still in use or still in someone's dresser drawer. Last I knew, they were made (as adjustables) until 1989, thereabouts.

Originally Posted by Gibbs

You might be surprised by the early Gem razors for shaving. Some have likened it as the closest of the SE/DE razors to the straight razor shaves. I have one that is chromed and you twist the handle to open it up and another a 1912 GEM that you pull up on the cover to put the razor in it. Gold plated and with a GEM razor made for shaving (stay away from utility blades ie paint removers) they will give a surprising close and and very comfortable shave.

I have managed to collect certain years that mean something to me: 1971 year of HS Graduation 1977 X4 My Son's birthday, Y2 - my birth year and quarter, and so on. Actually getting the latter years is a bit harder. I think they are still in use or still in someone's dresser drawer. Last I knew, they were made (as adjustables) until 1989, thereabouts.

I was born in 89 =] lol