Time to test drive a Gem, but no blades?

[danek]

I live in Po-Dunk-erton-field-ville, OR and have to get all of my shave supplies via the internet. I recently acquired a Gem Junior and have a 1912 (don't expect them to be much different) on the way.

I want to try these babies out and compare them to my DEs, but I've got one problem - no sharp-cutty-thing. Where do you guys buy your SE blades, and which ones should I get? The sites I've used to order DE blades don't stock SE, and there are no brick-and-mortors near me.

[luvmysuper]

I was in Walgreens a few days ago, and saw some in there. Looked online and they carry them as well. They are by Personna, which is a pretty good brand for DE.
link below

http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100779&navAction=jump&navCount=0&nug=VPD&skuid=sku302041&id=prod2041

[MrGuy]

I recommend grabbing the nearest phone book and call every store with a pharmacy. Chances are good at least one will have blades.
I live in a tiny little area as well, and I have more places to get SE blades than DE:rolleyes:
As far as what to get, I'd say anything stainless is a good start. Then you only have to worry about the shave, not the futile fight to keep carbon blades from rusting.

[danek]

Thanks, I'll try local pharmacies.

[Bertilak]

Not the most economical way to buy them, but for a test drive it seems reasonable.

http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/gem-superstainless-single-edge--5-p5.html

These are the same as the "Ted Pella" blades you can buy in bulk.

[MrGuy]

Not the most economical way to buy them, but for a test drive it seems reasonable.

http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/gem-superstainless-single-edge--5-p5.html

These are the same as the "Ted Pella" blades you can buy in bulk.

Interesting site. Lots of blades I haven't seen before. Although, I'm not the biggest fan of the term "gourmet shaving":rolleyes:

[tclevela]

Hello from Boulder Colorado.

For my Gem circle G I went to my nearest Walmart. They had Persona blades in the shaving section so that is what I bought and used.

I keep on being impressed with what Walmart has to offer in my city. Good value at a reasonable price.