I have been given about 80 Treet SE carbon blades on the Yellow/White cardboard backed hanger. Nearly all of the blades have surface rust on the...
On the weekend I rescaled a couple of razors. One from about the 1920 - 1950's and the other from about 1815 - 1825. They are oiled and wax...
Has anyone tried a Streamline strop with a modern GEM SS with a few shaves on it? Or a new GEM SS stropped just once or twice along the leather to...
Are there any differences in the two razors? Apart from the obvious naming stamped on the razors. Where were they made and do they shave the same...
Does anyone on the forum have a reasonable example of one of these they would consider selling. I don't want a boxed version or blades for that...
The two razors are obviously different construction material wise but if you own both how do they compare as a final shave. Shave wise are they...
http://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2015/06/04/veronas-energizer-plant-could-face--shutdown/28469203/ Not sure if you are aware of this....
If you had the following seven GEM razors how would you arrange them for a 7 day rotation? 7 Days is based on 7 good shaves from one blade. 1912...
First I do understand fully YMMV and as such I want this to be a generalised discussion based more on ingredients as opposed to brand names. I...
I realise the GEM was made over a long time period but does anyone know the make up of particular GEM models? Steve
I have a friend with 3, 1912 style razors GEM, Star, and Ever Ready. Physically they look the same or very similar but minute differences can...
This video appealed to me as I like to get an idea of what is behind products. It isn't really in depth but is interesting. [media] If it has...
I have been loaned a Clog Pruf and a Feather Weight for a couple of days more and all I can say is WOW. I'm up to my 3rd shave on the same blade...
I'm not asking about style but about function? If you have a Schick of any type and a Mongoose or Cobra how does the actual shave compare? Steve
Even with a small production of shaving soap I have close to 12 months worth and no other wet shavers to pass some to here in Australia -so- as...
Can anyone help please? Which GEM models were available in brass. I don't want gold coated, I mean actual brass. Not that I want to collect :)...
Razor blades. What is the amount and type of Single edge or double edge blades you keep in your vault? Can you have too many :) ? When is too...
From the entrance you can see just enough, you can hear just enough so naturally just a step or two inside the rabbit hole won't hurt :) This is...
I ordered a #1 Turkish horse hair about a week ago and it arrived in Adelaide today. I know the rules :) No photos, it didn't happen. Well this...
And I promised myself I wasn't going to be a collector. How wrong was I? Which of the Gem razors is in the range 1950 - 55? Steve
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