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Figaro
#1   08-17-2015, 07:49 PM

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I recently picked up a vintage Gem, gold tone with the black Bakelite handle. To the guys more experienced with this razor, what is your blade of choice? I ordered the stainless and the stainless/coated Gems. Are there any other choices out there?
Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere per un barbiere di qualita.
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andrewjs18
#2   08-17-2015, 08:48 PM

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Gem PTFE blades.

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Owba
#3   08-18-2015, 01:51 PM

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Great razor. Same as Andrew I buy the Gem blades from Amazon and get great/comfortable shaves with these.
Bob from Virginia
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Figaro
#4   08-18-2015, 03:04 PM

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(This post was last modified: 08-18-2015, 03:04 PM by Figaro.)
(08-17-2015, 08:48 PM)andrewjs18 Wrote: Gem PTFE blades.

Thanks
(08-18-2015, 01:51 PM)Owba Wrote: Great razor.  Same as Andrew I buy the Gem blades from Amazon and get great/comfortable shaves with these.

Thanks
Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere per un barbiere di qualita.
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Delta Echo Razor Works
#5   08-20-2015, 10:04 PM

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As stated the PTFE GEMs are the most readily available and quality blade.
Jay, owner of Delta Echo Razor Works.
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andrewjs18
#6   08-21-2015, 10:21 PM

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(08-18-2015, 03:04 PM)Figaro Wrote:
(08-17-2015, 08:48 PM)andrewjs18 Wrote: Gem PTFE blades.

Thanks

no problem. happy shaves with the new SE razor!
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ShadowsDad
#7   08-21-2015, 11:09 PM

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They may be described as stainless steel PTFE coated.

When you want them in bulk to save $ in the long term, get back to us and we'll steer you in the right direction.
Brian. Lover of SE razors.
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Figaro
#8   08-22-2015, 10:51 PM

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(08-21-2015, 11:09 PM)ShadowsDad Wrote: They may be described as stainless steel PTFE coated.

When you want them in bulk to save $ in the long term, get back to us and we'll steer you in the right direction.

Today's shave with my Gem, my 2nd try, went as better than I hoped. I improved my angle and pressure and had a great shave. I also had 2 days growth which I believe is what that razor needs.
Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere per un barbiere di qualita.
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Mickey Oberman
#9   12-19-2015, 05:17 AM

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GEM blades can't be beat.

They are excellent.

Remember - almost no pressure for best results.

Mickey
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