Since that old thread that Darjeeling Express referenced was written last year, I've aquired and tried several more old ER's and Gems. I feel many of them are very good shavers but I can't say that I've found any others that outperform the 1900/1901 patent dated models.
These are the various editions of the lather catcher style "bar" razor. I have to admit that in the last six months or so, I've settled into a rut and have used nothing but my favorite Gem Jr. bar razor. I just don't seem to get tempted to try others since I started using this razor.
I truly believe that these early SE's are the best shaving safety razors to be designed before or since that time. There have been some other good SE's and some excellent DE designs also, but I still find myself reaching for that 100 year old Gem Jr. Bar razor every morning.
Regards,
Tom
These are the various editions of the lather catcher style "bar" razor. I have to admit that in the last six months or so, I've settled into a rut and have used nothing but my favorite Gem Jr. bar razor. I just don't seem to get tempted to try others since I started using this razor.
I truly believe that these early SE's are the best shaving safety razors to be designed before or since that time. There have been some other good SE's and some excellent DE designs also, but I still find myself reaching for that 100 year old Gem Jr. Bar razor every morning.
Regards,
Tom