Another new GEM razor from Rocnel

I think lots of folks are concerned about disease with used razors. Or maybe they just think it's gross.

It's way out of what I would ever pay for a SE razor. My vintage razors work fine for far less $ spent.

Lots of folks? Do they eat at restaurants?

Even the phobic can get NOS Gem and ER for less than $30-50.

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I think lots of folks are concerned about disease with used razors. Or maybe they just think it's gross.

Nothing 10 minutes in a Barbacide bath won't cure...

I think it looks fine.  If I win the lottery I might buy one.  Still, I have to wonder why one wouldn't just get a real Gem.  Mine (bullet tip) is in almost new condition and I paid like $9.99 for it.  Incidentally, I can shave closer with that razor than I can with my straights.  It takes me past BBS all the way to PMS (Polished Marble Smooth).  A really amazing razor.

The same reason people don't just, "Buy a real DE," and get a wolfman I guess. I just shelled out $200 for the ATT G1 so guilty as charged.

Nothing 10 minutes in a Barbacide bath won't cure...

For those who worry about such things 5 minute contact with Comet Disinfectant and Bathroom Cleaner if you don't want to have to buy Barbicide.

Back to the game.

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I admit I am a GEM and a single edge fanatic. I have 11 different GEMs and each shaves as good as the others.
I paid less for all of them together than that new boy on the block, Rocnel, costs.
Granted they are only brass and chrome but they still do the job without fuss.
That poor, misunderstood, maligned, GEM Micromatic Open Comb stands proudly on par with its brothers like any true GEM.

I have two new razors that I will report on when I get a chance. Both are, in this amateur's opinion, extraordinary.
Since I have been absent they may no longer be news but I am sure to hear about that.

Cheers chaps and chapettes.
Mickey

I admit I am a GEM and a single edge fanatic. I have 11 different GEMs and each shaves as good as the others.
I paid less for all of them together than that new boy on the block, Rocnel, costs.
Granted they are only brass and chrome but they still do the job without fuss.
That poor, misunderstood, maligned, GEM Micromatic Open Comb stands proudly on par with its brothers like any true GEM.

I have two new razors that I will report on when I get a chance. Both are, in this amateur's opinion, extraordinary.
Since I have been absent they may no longer be news but I am sure to hear about that.

Cheers chaps and chapettes.
Mickey

I look forward to your report on the two new razors, Mickey!

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I admit I am a GEM and a single edge fanatic.  I have 11 different GEMs and each shaves as good as the others.
I paid less for all of them together  than that new boy on the block, Rocnel,  costs.
Granted they are only brass and chrome but they still do the job without fuss.
That poor, misunderstood, maligned, GEM Micromatic Open Comb stands proudly on par with its brothers like any true GEM.

I have two new razors that I will report on when I get a chance. Both are, in this amateur's opinion, extraordinary.
Since I have been absent they may no longer be news but I am sure to hear about that.

Cheers chaps and chapettes.
Mickey

I look forward to your report on the two new razors, Mickey!

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I think a lot of us are, Mickey.

As for your take on the Micromatic Open Comb, all I can say is:

I admit I am a GEM and a single edge fanatic. I have 11 different GEMs and each shaves as good as the others.
I paid less for all of them together than that new boy on the block, Rocnel, costs.
Granted they are only brass and chrome but they still do the job without fuss.
That poor, misunderstood, maligned, GEM Micromatic Open Comb stands proudly on par with its brothers like any true GEM.

I have two new razors that I will report on when I get a chance. Both are, in this amateur's opinion, extraordinary.
Since I have been absent they may no longer be news but I am sure to hear about that.

Cheers chaps and chapettes.
Mickey

What are the two new ones Mickey? I haven't been keeping up apparently.

I think lots of folks are concerned about disease with used razors. Or maybe they just think it's gross.

It's way out of what I would ever pay for a SE razor. My vintage razors work fine for far less $ spent.

Lots of folks? Do they eat at restaurants?

Even the phobic can get NOS Gem and ER for less than $30-50.

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Yes, I've run into quite a few folks online who express that concern. Over the years it's been lots of them.


Merelymoe, you're preaching to the choir with me. You need to reach the folks I mention above.

I soak any old razors in alcohol before I do any work on them.
I never use old blades. Even new ones.

Am I leaving myself susceptible to anything?

Mickey