Can you please ID my Gem and provide adviec?

**joseywales** · 02-08-2009, 11:59 AM

I have been recently trying the open combs, to use as daily shavers. I grabbed a decent New (Red/Black), on eBay and the shaves are fpretty good. I need to adjust technique a bit, but no cuts so far, just some minor rash in small areas.

I found this GEM at a local antique shop and wondered what it actually was. I realize these are "straight" razor blades and it actually came with 2 packs of Treets in it.

Any information on the razor itslef and preferred blades would be greatly appreciated.

Also, what I'm looking for is a DFS every day, without irritation (aren't we all). I always read how open combs are more aggressive, but they have not been for me, although if you hold them incorrectly, I can see how they could be (and not always a bad thing either. I just don't prefer aggressive).

thanks

This is the new I'm currently using:

**D.Irving79** · 02-08-2009, 12:06 PM

1925, 1926.

treet blades are available locally, as well as gem personna.

**tom myers** · 02-08-2009, 01:09 PM

Your Gem is a 1912 patent. If you would like to read more, there are a couple of other threads currently active on this forum about these same razors.

Regards,
Tom

**knlgskr** · 02-08-2009, 01:27 PM

You can trust Dave, Tom, Guido and the others to tell you the truth about Gem, Ever-Ready, Treet, and Star single edge razors. They have been very helpful and patient answering my questions and providing outstanding advice.

This is the most interesting and helpful site I have visited and I have visited many. Thank you one and all.

Richard, Seeker of Knowledge, Bargains, Deals and a relentless/constant shopper.

"Let no good razor go to waste nor be without a good home."

**joseywales** · 02-08-2009, 01:35 PM

Thanks Guido has been very good, but I try not to fill his inbox

I have seen some other threads, so I'm guessing these GEMs will cost $20 each next week

It's so hard to ask a question wihtout generating a ton of interest and pushing prices up. I'm really just looking for a nice daily shaver, so I might give this a try after a week of the New.

**BroJohn** · 02-08-2009, 03:37 PM

Josey --

I forget the model number of this GEM that you show, but this is one of those that were given a high polish and then triple chrome/nickel plated. The finish of these are superb and they just sparkle and are dazzling when cleaned up.

I have one of these and it was a skunk when I got it. A hot tap water/dish soap bath followed by Scrubbing Bubbles and a soft brushing brought it to a wonderful sparkling state. Great shaver, too.

If you can get it for a decent price, I'd recommend you pick it up. It should give you ~~years~~ decades of service.

-- John Gehman

**tom myers** · 02-08-2009, 04:31 PM

That 1912 patent that you show will be a very good shaver. Many feel that it provides the best shave of anything available. Your particular speciman looks to be very nice.

I wouldn't be too concerned about the growing popularity of the 1912 here on B&B running the price up. They were made for thirty-some years and were very popular, so there is a goodly number out there.

Regards,
Tom