First shave with the ATT G1 Gem type razor.

[shave/brush]

You've got to quit doing this to me! I've been trying to hold off on purchasing this head. I don't NEED it.
I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it..................

You know it's funny that very few of us on this forum need another razor. Before I got the G1 I had given up on GEM type razors completely. So when I saw the thread you started about the G1 that's what I thought, I don't need it, but I was so curious as to how it shaved I had to try it.
Well as it turns out it is an exceptional razor. I may end up selling all my other razors.

 

[shave/brush]

I think the grooves in the top cap help contribute to the smoothness. This is a well thought out design.

 

[Neffarious]

Don't try the Sabre then...

 

[shave/brush]

Don't try the Sabre then...

Why?

 

[Neffarious]

 

[shave/brush]

I have no idea what you are trying to say. You need to spell it out.
I love the G1. The head design is superior to all other GEM style razors IMO.

 

[shave/brush]

Don't try the Sabre then...

Have you used either one of these razors, the ATT G1 or the Sabre?

 

[shotgun233]

I used the blades you can get at CVS or Walgreens. Stainless steel. I hand stropped them 4 times on each side. It was a very smooth shave. The best shave I ever got from a Gem blade. This G1 shaves very close yet very smooth.

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The blades you buy from CVS or Walgreens – are these the PTFE blades that have been highly recommended here on B & B? If not, have you tried the PTFE blade in the G1? I use, from time to time, a Gem razor and never considered anything other than the coated PTFE blades.

 

[shave/brush]

The blades you buy from CVS or Walgreens – are these the PTFE blades that have been highly recommended here on B & B? If not, have you tried the PTFE blade in the G1? I use, from time to time, a Gem razor and never considered anything other than the coated PTFE blades.

The ones in CVS or Walgreens are not PTFE coated. I have used the PTFE blades and I found if I don't strop them first they feel worst than the other blades. I find stropping the blade first is the key to a smooth shave.

 

[Neffarious]

Have you used either one of these razors, the ATT G1 or the Sabre?

I have a Sabre. Its one of my absolute favorite razors. The Picture was love at first sight

 

[shave/brush]

I have a Sabre. Its one of my absolute favorite razors. The Picture was love at first sight

The Sabre is nice to look at also. I really love the head on the G1.
And for those of you that are interested, ATT will sell you that little hook if you need or want another one.

 

[Wal59]

Anyone know how it compares to the Blackland Sabre?

I am late to this thread, having just got a hold of the ATT Gem. I have many Gems including the Sabre V1 and V2.

I find the V1 Level 1 to be slightly milder than the ATT. V1 Level 2 has the same blade feel but more efficiency than the ATT. Sabre V2 Level 1 is as efficient as the ATT but much more blade feel.

Sabre V2 is a step up again with blade feel and efficiency. I have not yet been game to try Levels 3 and 4!

 

[Old Hippie]

I am late to this thread, having just got a hold of the ATT Gem.

It's a lovely razor. Fairly mild, even with the more aggressive plate. But the secret is that the design was intended to mimic the Gem 1912 mildness, and it succeeded brilliantly. I have, IIRC, three of them. Maybe four. I hotrodded one to make it more aggressive by filing scallops in the bar and thinning down the nose of the cap slightly. I wish they were still made; I've got some more ideas to play with but the razors are too dear to mess with now.

I have hope that as the marque arises again we'll see a G2 (OC) to go with it!

O.H.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

I hotrodded one to make it more aggressive by filing scallops in the bar and thinning down the nose of the cap slightly.

Do you have pictures? I only have the one so haven't tinkered with it.

Would love a little more efficiency but not too much.