(01-15-2021, 04:08 AM)ShadowsDad Wrote: You don't really need a lot of blade choices. The GEM are quite excellent. They are available in carbon steel and Stainless versions. Each one has their adherents. There are other blade choices but frankly I never bothered with them.
Where do you get your blades? I want to make sure I get shaving blades and not the ones used for construction or similar activities. Maybe there is sample pack of GEM blades so that I can see which I like?
(01-15-2021, 02:15 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:(01-14-2021, 05:40 PM)bcshaves Wrote: I found one for a good price. However, it is the second generation but it looks in good condition. Also blades seem hard to find at least the ones that are made for shaving. Not many options for blades.
Obviously just my opinion but I would hold out for a good deal on a Gen1. The quality of the shave is better for me with Gen1 and the quality of the razor at least with mine seems better on the Gen1.
And as ShadowsDad said not a lot of blade choices are needed. It's actually kinda nice having limited selection. You don't have to try 20 different blades to figure out which one works best with a Gem. Finding them on the shelf at a local store can be a little more difficult but online they are readily available. I have found private label SS blades at CVS and Meijer stores. But they were not as good a quality as the Gem blades.
I might get that Gen2 just so that I can say I have it. I like having a lot of blade options because that allows the price of the blades to be low. More production means that they are cheaper. I checked out the options for GEM blades and I have seen five options so far. The prices are not very good even in bulk. There is another type of blade that I am sure you know of that is 100 for 10 dollars. The best price wise if have found are 100 GEM blades for 25 dollars.
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