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GEMuary?! - MaineYooper - 12-24-2021
I'll start a thread here, as it seems the appropriate place (other than the SOTD threads). I plan to learn how to use a single edge unmentionable starting in January. Also, I have been getting my bestest shaves with single edge razors, most of which are vintage GEMs and Schick injectors. As I learn a new skill, all advice is start slow and only 1 pass. I am toying with using mostly GEMs, as I have a few and really, really like them! While shaving the yesterday with the 100+ year old GEM Damaskeene, "GEMuary" popped into my noggin and stuck there. DecemBoar has been a lot of fun, so I may do many shaves in January using a GEM or Sabre as the main tool after my lesson. If I do, I will post them here unless mods think it is more appropriate to be in the SOTD thread. I won't do both.
RE: GEMuary?! - Twelvefret - 12-24-2021
I remember discovering GEM razors circa 2018. My first two were a jr and Micromatic. I remember getting a blade sampler including a blue carbon....ouch!! Anyway, I soon became a nationally recognized cheer leader....LOL!!
You thread will do nothing but allow others to know about these wonderful old blade holders. Merry Holidays!!
RE: GEMuary?! - srqshaver - 12-24-2021
(12-24-2021, 04:27 PM)MaineYooper Wrote: I'll start a thread here, as it seems the appropriate place (other than the SOTD threads). I plan to learn how to use a single edge unmentionable starting in January. Also, I have been getting my bestest shaves with single edge razors, most of which are vintage GEMs and Schick injectors. As I learn a new skill, all advice is start slow and only 1 pass. I am toying with using mostly GEMs, as I have a few and really, really like them! While shaving the yesterday with the 100+ year old GEM Damaskeene, "GEMuary" popped into my noggin and stuck there. DecemBoar has been a lot of fun, so I may do many shaves in January using a GEM or Sabre as the main tool after my lesson. If I do, I will post them here unless mods think it is more appropriate to be in the SOTD thread. I won't do both.
It's a great idea. I'd do it with you but I've already committed to using injectors in January. I haven't thought of a name for it but it's the same premise. Taking the time to learn as much as possible and improve technique. I have some really great razors that deserve the attention.
(12-24-2021, 04:40 PM)Twelvefret Wrote: I remember discovering GEM razors circa 2018. My first two were a jr and Micromatic. I remember getting a blade sampler including a blue carbon....ouch!! Anyway, I soon became a nationally recognized cheer leader....LOL!!
You thread will do nothing but allow others to know about these wonderful old blade holders. Merry Holidays!!
I tried my first blue carbon yesterday. It was great once the irritation subsided about 8 hours later. I will say that it was a very close shave and I didn't draw blood. I take it they don't get any better with subsequent uses?
RE: GEMuary?! - riverrun - 12-24-2021
(12-24-2021, 08:57 PM)srqshaver Wrote: It's a great idea. I'd do it with you but I've already committed to using injectors in January. I haven't thought of a name for it but it's the same premise.Injectuary.
You're welcome.
RE: GEMuary?! - Twelvefret - 12-24-2021
Go Vols, I meane roll tide
RE: GEMuary?! - MaineYooper - 12-25-2021
(12-24-2021, 09:11 PM)riverrun Wrote:(12-24-2021, 08:57 PM)srqshaver Wrote: It's a great idea. I'd do it with you but I've already committed to using injectors in January. I haven't thought of a name for it but it's the same premise.Injectuary.
You're welcome.
Perfect! Maybe I'll do that instead!