Acquisitions November 9 to November 14

**cpool222** · 10-31-2009, 08:39 PM

I found these two GEM razors this morning at an antique store and couldn't pass them up for $2 apiece. There is a very little rust spot on the inside of the top of the one with a metal handle. I'm hoping some of you experienced guys can help me figure out how to get rid of the rust. I'd never shaved with a single-edge razor and have only been shaving with a DE for a week. I've really enjoyed the DE razors and have yet to cut myself with them. When I tried to use one of the GEM razors today, however, the blade felt stiff and uncomfortable and I cut myself right away, so finished with the DE. I'll go to the razor forum and seek some SE shaving advice there, but wouldn't mind if someone posted some advice here. Also, does anyone know some info on these two razors? Thanks guys.

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**tattooer601** · 11-04-2009, 05:26 PM

cool find, can ya fix the one with the broken knob??.......I just figure I would ask

**Dustinl** · 11-04-2009, 06:15 PM

cpool, nice finds! Pop into Walgreens and get you some blades!

Originally Posted by tattooer601

cool find, can ya fix the one with the broken knob??.......I just figure I would ask

Neither one of them have knobs. The head opens against spring pressure, you insert a blade and snap the head closed.

DL

**jsrdrnr** · 11-04-2009, 06:19 PM

Nice finds.

**norton** · 11-04-2009, 06:44 PM

Since you asked -

The silver one is a 'G-Bar' - or at least what it's referred to around here.
The rust is probably from a blade, not on the razor itself. Most GEM Blades are carbon steel rather than stainless (carbon steel is a little harder - but rusts). I would hit these with some antibacterial scrubbing bubbles and a toothbrush and see how they look after that.

The one with the Black Handle is a later model Gem Junior - which IMO, would be the easier to learn shaver of the two - mostly because of the head style and angle - that gap with the barracuda looking teeth makes it easier, not more difficult, to get a good shave. The G-Bar is a good shaver too, but it may take a bit more practice because it's got the smaller head.

Do a search for GEM 1912 or Ever-ready on the forums - there are quite a few SE fans here. D.Irving79 is the resident expert - you could search for posts by him.

The idea is to put the head flat (or just off) your face. It may feel a bit strange, but if you do it right, with a quality blade, you'll hear the sound of whiskers popping.

Quality SE blades can be had for reasonable prices - Treets and PALs (both carbon and very sharp) are usually available locally. GEM makes a stainless blade that some have found locally as well. Like DEs, blade quality is very important. Don't go using paint-scraper quality blades in one of these.

Fun razors - even if you don't like the shaves now, I'd clean them up and keep them around for a bit.

Don't worry about the rust with carbon blades. I take my blade out after each shave, and pat it dry for the next use. Wish I could do that with my injectors.

**cpool222** · 11-05-2009, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the feedback and information. I appreciate it! I've seen several mentions on the forums about scrubbing bubbles... the only scrubbing bubbles I'm aware of are the ones you clean your shower with... is that what people are referring to? Thanks again.
Cleave

**theperfectstorm** · 11-11-2009, 02:32 PM

Well. I feel stupid.

Late in the week lads, but not too late to post this weeks gear. East Texas Meet guys, help a brother out and post some of your swag from the Meet to get us rolling.

My bit: Wardonia Devon Razor Set and the English Oval Travel Set I have been searching for for a while now.

**bythbook** · 11-11-2009, 04:33 PM

a new ABC Pocket Edition -the shell pattern, made in 1910.

I now have one example of each handle pattern....

as with all Old Types, this is a nice shaver!

**theperfectstorm** · 11-11-2009, 04:50 PM

'Book!

That is SUPER cool. When you get a chance please post a shot of all four together.

**nemo** · 11-11-2009, 05:44 PM

Nice ABC, book!

I scored some Nivea cream that I stumbled upon at a bazaar when I buying some fresh vegetables. From India, at $2.49

Not much of a cream guy, I will try it tomorrow.

**richmondesi** · 11-11-2009, 05:48 PM

Chris & John, both of you guys got some jaw droppers

Great, GREAT finds guys... Mine will be posted tomorrow

**gumbo** · 11-11-2009, 06:28 PM

The ducks migrated to Boston for the winter.

7 Goldedges and 1 Special #1

**richmondesi** · 11-11-2009, 06:32 PM

I love those Ducks!

**thirdeye** · 11-11-2009, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by bythbook

a new ABC Pocket Edition -the shell pattern, made in 1910.

I now have one example of each handle pattern....

as with all Old Types, this is a nice shaver!

Very nice Shell pattern ABC Jon....

**richmondesi** · 11-11-2009, 06:53 PM

New Plisson and ERN rescaled by THE Max

**azmark** · 11-11-2009, 07:16 PM

Found my razor at it feels good. Gillette Tech almost mint condition. Thanks Whosyourbob.

**Left Coast DJ** · 11-11-2009, 07:37 PM

Nice!

**Andy** · 11-11-2009, 07:38 PM

Has been a good couple of days (not for the wallet

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Amazon order of 10 Arko shave sticks arrived.
Also Men'sBiz order of Spieck aftershave and EdC arrived.

**jsrdrnr** · 11-11-2009, 07:42 PM

sweetness!!!

**cpool222** · 11-11-2009, 08:54 PM

Since I'm just starting to recently acquire some DE & SE razors, I decided to bid on this lot of razors and an old travel set on eBay. I could tell that some of the razors looked dirty, but it looks to me that they cleaned up pretty good. I'll put what I think they are, and you experts can tell me what they really are :) Thanks

This has the entire lot:
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This is the old travel set, ladies Kewtie razor & blades and 2 boxes of blades:
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These are marked EverReady (one on left is made in England, other in NY:
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Three GEMs (one G Bar and 2 Micromatics?)
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Are these SuperSpeeds?
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It looks like I can't put any more pictures on this post, so I'll do a part II next... hope that's ok