Streamline love affair is over.

Indigo3,

I learned that I prefer a lighter more balanced razor like the Damaskeene or the ER 1914. I had a Streamline, that I loved to look at, but found too heavy for me to really enjoy. I used the Streamline to trade for a relatively rare razor I wanted. So, I am happy I bought and used the Streamline, but also happy it is now in the hands of someone who likes to use it.

retturn2blades said:

Hey WH! What's the going price for the Streamline set (with stroper) and case? These are only British?

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There is also the USA made version called the Gem Jewel, but there doesn't seem to be as many of those around as the Streamline for some reason.

ERVARGASNY said:

They go anywhere from as low as $70.00 (Rare price) To about $200.00 + All depends on condition and if it came with shipper box , instructions, Price Tag, ETC all those factors play a roll in price getting higher )

Yes British Made Only.

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Thanks!

HoosierTrooper said:

There is also the USA made version called the Gem Jewel, but there doesn't seem to be as many of those around as the Streamline for some reason.

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Thanks Tom!

ERVARGASNY said:

They go anywhere from as low as $70.00 (Rare price) To about $200.00 + All depends on condition and if it came with shipper box , instructions, Price Tag, ETC all those factors play a roll in price getting higher )

Yes British Made Only.

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They can be had for less than that especially if you shop on UK eBay. I got both of mine for less than $20 with cases and stroller, but no strop.

TheVez2 said:

They can be had for less than that especially if you shop on UK eBay. I got both of mine for less than $20 with cases and stroller, but no strop.

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Thanks for the info!

Set it aside for a month or two or three. Try it again after a bit of a break and then make up your mind. I didn't think all that much of the shave mine gave me for a while, and then when I came back to it, I just loved the thing. It's been like that for me with any number of razors.

And don't forget: a razor or razor/blade combination that works great in the winter may not be quite so great in the summer.

show the Streamline LOVE!!!!!
i had 2 then i traded 1, the other is for keeps!!!!

did the strop i sent come mate?

TheVez2 said:

They can be had for less than that especially if you shop on UK eBay. I got both of mine for less than $20 with cases and stroller, but no strop.

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InsecureSpike said:

did the strop i sent come mate?

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Sure did, thought I told you. I was just referencing that the price I paid was without strops.

I am a fellow dissenter.
I find that a $2 Gem 1912 shaves rings around the over hyped,shiny monster.
Sold mine for a pittance and I still think the new owner paid too much.

spinyeel said:

I am a fellow dissenter.
I find that a $2 Gem 1912 shaves rings around the over hyped,shiny monster.
Sold mine for a pittance and I still think the new owner paid too much.

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Welcome brother

G bar for me and the trophy wife will remain where it belongs.

Very interesting, my Streamline and my 1912's are my smoothest SE Razors that I have. It's all a matter of finding the correct angle and pressure (or lack thereof). Once I had practiced enough to master my MMOC, none of the SE razors have given me any problems.
Learning to use the MMOC is like learning how to drive on a non synchronized manual transmission (requiring double clutching and good timing to prevent gears mashing together). After that it is all easy (except the quirky Wilson per-selector gearbox).

I've been looking all over for a Streamline for about 3 weeks now. I saw one on the B/S/T but it got snatched up with a couple of minutes.
If anyone looking to sell one, just shoot me a pm.

Indigo3 said:

Like many I just couldn't believe a razor could be so pretty but now I'm going to be a small dissenting voice amongst the streamline luv in mainstream. I finally realized that as a shaver like most pretty girls her looks belie her abilities...she's actually poorly balanced, a little heavy and has a head that gives little feed back.

Sorry folks, arm candy is fun now and then but it's ultimately unsatisfying.

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This has certainly been my experience as well. Glad to see others sharing their lack of love for this one. I have always put it out there that I have not been impressed with the Streamline - although it sure is perty. It really is a very heavy piece - kind of like bringing a chainsaw to a chopstick making party.

I have been told all sorts of things when I indicate that I personally find it unwieldy - that I can't find the right angle, I push too hard or not enough, I just need more experience with razors, etc, etc......but, regardless of all of it, I still don't particularly care for it. I will be keeping mine though as it is a wonderfully made razor and I can't bear to part with it.

My favorite SE so far is the Flying Wing (bullet knob GEM MicroMatic).

Maybe the one I have is just an exceptional razor but I get an extremely close comfortable shave with it every time I use it.

I, too, am contemplating keeping my Streamline or selling. It's gorgeous, but a little aggressive compared to 1912's, Damaskeenes, Clog-Pruf's. I think I'll put it away for a while and then give it one more shot.

The voice of dissent is starting to rumble.

spinyeel said:

The voice of dissent is starting to rumble.

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That's ok. As well built as the Streamline is, we can use it as a club to quiet dissenters and still get a great shave afterwords!!!

I kid I kid!!!! To each their own!

There Just so Beautiful, That i don't mind dealing with its aggressiveness at all )