Thread: Gem Micromatic

Well I have tried both the Injector and the tech...


Injector with a Schick blade - Really felt like it wasn't cutting anything at all, did 3 passes and still felt stubbly. Went back over it with a DE to get a DFS, will give it another shot but I am less then impressed... Oh well it was inexpensive to try out

Tech - Used a Feather blade, it is a very gentle shaver but really not aggressive enough for me to use as a shaver in my DE rotation (I use straights most of the time, but occasionally when running late I use my Merkur Progress), was able to get BBS but took 5 passes... Still, no irritation even with the feather which is nice.... Will keep this one in the stable for back of the neck touchups I think

Gem - Still cannot find blades for it, I ordered some online and the vendor sent me the wrong blades (Ordered 10 Gem super stainless and received Atra II cartridges????) hoping to give it a try in the next few days

will update once I try the GEM

As others have mentioned, Walgreens carries a decent Personna Gem blade (at they do least around here). I've used it and it gives a pretty good shave (YMMV).
Here's some info. You might need to scroll through page to find what they look like, but it will also indicate local stores which have them.
Razors, Blades & Cartridges - Shaving & Grooming - Personal Care | Walgreens

So am I the only one out there that cant use a Gem??? I have two and I cant do anything but turn my face into meatloaf.... whats the secret???

Originally Posted by alb1981

So am I the only one out there that cant use a Gem??? I have two and I cant do anything but turn my face into meatloaf.... whats the secret???

Zero to almost negative pressure and keep the blade at as shallow an angle as you can get.

for the GEM, whatever you do, don't buy the single blades from Homedepot (they look the same).... But they are definitely not..

Yeah, I figured that I think the blades are made by Personna.... Going to head to Walgreens to see if I can find em

Originally Posted by alb1981

So am I the only one out there that cant use a Gem??? I have two and I cant do anything but turn my face into meatloaf.... whats the secret???

The secret is to send them to me so your face is saved. lol.

Seriously, no pressure, proper angle of attack, and using a high quality blade like Gems from Ted Pella.

Hello to All,

There are some video tutorials on using the GEM razors; the most referenced are by Mr Guy :

MrGuysRazors's Channel - YouTube

General search for 'GEM Razor' on YouTube :

GEM razor - YouTube

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Well, after going to 3 different Walgreens I finally found one that has the blades so I gave her a test run this morning.

Wow, this is one AGGRESSIVE razor, I somehow managed to NOT cut myself, but I found myself really having to concentrate to no put any pressure, and it is MUCH more sensitive to dry lather then even my straights are.

Over all it gave me a DFS, but the jury is still out on if I like it, I like that it will mow down even my stubborn chin whiskers, but I really find myself concentrating when using it which is a little tiring...

Guess I need to try a few more shaves and see how she works out,

Originally Posted by mcgyver74

Well, after going to 3 different Walgreens I finally found one that has the blades so I gave her a test run this morning.Wow, this is one AGGRESSIVE razor, I somehow managed to NOT cut myself, but I found myself really having to concentrate to no put any pressure, and it is MUCH more sensitive to dry lather then even my straights are.Over all it gave me a DFS, but the jury is still out on if I like it, I like that it will mow down even my stubborn chin whiskers, but I really find myself concentrating when using it which is a little tiring...Guess I need to try a few more shaves and see how she works out,

Just think. The Micromatic Clog-Pruf is considered the mildest of all the Gem models. The most agressive I've found so far is the 1912 Damaskeene.