My best shave ever!!!

Tonight, as I sit here in my athletic shorts on a hot Indiana summer night, I am basking in the glow of my best shave ever!! I owe it all to Ted Pella and whoever makes GEM razors. I shaved with my GEM Junior 1912 with bakelite handle and the above mentioned blades. I must say, I am now smitten with my Junior. I started off expecting a mediocre shave, but wanted to try these new blades I had. I got more than I bargained for! A very, very close shave like none other I have experienced with any DE. A bit of irritation near the adam's apple and everywhere else just perfect!! Definately a DFS, although I didn't go for the ATG finish for the BBS. But I am a very happy camper right now. And that's no BS!!

 

Bravo!

It's always a special feeling when you have that sense that you've done something wonderful for yourself! Who knew a shave could do that!

:happy096

 

Great to hear!

S/E's rightfully have a fan base of their own, and many members use both in their rotations.

 

that's what it's all about!

 

Nope, no, no. He shaved, not did the hokey pokey

Just kidding with you.

 

Way to go!!!!

 

Nice! :happy088 :happy088

 

Thanks for the support!

 

Jason,

I am quite heartened by your success with the Gem razor. I have recently acquired three of my own in the past few weeks (yes... guilty of not posting under S&T, bit promise I will :ashamed001): a 1912, a micro-matic and one of undetermined identity:think002. Just got them cleaned up night before last and now just need to get some blades!

 

OOOH nice. I would start with the 1912, I have a micromatic that is somewhat harsher. At least with personna blades. Haven't tried the pellas in that one. You can pick up some pellas here. I highly recommend them!! The personnas I got from the drugstore were meh. They just kind of dragged. Have fun with your new razors!

 

You'll find that even the most hardcore straight razor convertees will pick up a Gem SE from time to time. I have a 1912 Gem Jr. with a big fat bakelite handle that looks like a stubby screwdriver that absolutely has never failed to render a fantastic shave. The Micromatic is a bit quirkier and to be honest probably not as consistently reliable as the 1912. If you're looking for an absolute SE orgy, hunt down a lather catcher.