If you want to step up to modern day stainless precision razors, the Yaqi Romulus with a Kai Titan Mild is a fine non aggro SE razor. The Vector is a made in America option as well. The Sabre is the adjustable Gem option
Please recommend non-aggressive, single edge razor
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Use the Fat, Luke!
looks intimidating, but I promise it's not likely to bite
I haven't personally used it but a lot of people swear by Twig Razor by Leaf. In youtube I can even see people shaving head with this razor. Have a look.
OK, fine, you are nitpicking, though! Featherweight is a weight class in combat sports, so it is a legitimate word and I think people knew which GEM razor I was talking about. You must be great fun at parties!
When I first started getting into gem razors @Ron R GEM Comparison Table / Guide was invaluable.
I picked out some of my milder gem razors out of my collection I have experience with. I lined them what I consider medium to mild (left to right)
1. Gem Micromatic bullet tip is the mildest of the Micromatics to me its medium aggression
2. Gem Heavy Flatop/G bar is on on edge of mild to medium
3. Feather Weight V1, to me is similar to to the Gbar, but my V1 is in rough shape
4. Gem Push Button is a small step down
5. Feather Weight V2 to me is mild
6. Gem Contour 2 is the last of the gem razors and the most mild
On the gem blade side, all I use nowadays is GEM Personna PTFE blades long lasting and smooth.
As for Schick injectors the adjustable m1 is my favorite, 1-8 awesome razor. Also the type L are nice and mild.
I picked out some of my milder gem razors out of my collection I have experience with. I lined them what I consider medium to mild (left to right)
1. Gem Micromatic bullet tip is the mildest of the Micromatics to me its medium aggression
2. Gem Heavy Flatop/G bar is on on edge of mild to medium
3. Feather Weight V1, to me is similar to to the Gbar, but my V1 is in rough shape
4. Gem Push Button is a small step down
5. Feather Weight V2 to me is mild
6. Gem Contour 2 is the last of the gem razors and the most mild
On the gem blade side, all I use nowadays is GEM Personna PTFE blades long lasting and smooth.
As for Schick injectors the adjustable m1 is my favorite, 1-8 awesome razor. Also the type L are nice and mild.
It’s not vintage, but will be eventually. 
Blackland Vector SB
Blackland Vector SB
I have a few. I prefer the Flying Wings out of all the GEMs and Ever-Readys that I have.
The Ever-Readys are not visible in my picture. They are under the big cardboard GEM box in the upper left hand corner.
The Ever-Readys are not visible in my picture. They are under the big cardboard GEM box in the upper left hand corner.
I need a couple Featherweights and a couple Clog Prufs.
Single Edge Knife Blade: 2" Blade Length MPN:APBL-7063-0000
Single Edge Knife Blade: 2" Blade Length
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Far as I know, that's best price in America for those. Total cost after taxes and whatever was $27.10 shipped to Ohio from Florida.
Gem Featherweight. Quite right.
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GEM Feather Weight sorry. I find the two much the same.
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Thank you! Perhaps I should search for another thread on this topic, but in case it’s just a simple answer, how can you tell which single edge blades are safe for shaving? I see tons online for blades that look like this at varying prices, but my understanding is that they’re not really all for shavingSingle Edge Knife Blade: 2" Blade Length MPN:APBL-7063-0000
Single Edge Knife Blade: 2" Blade Length
Far as I know, that's best price in America for those. Total cost after taxes and whatever was $27.10 shipped to Ohio from Florida.
Can’t go wrong with a Schick injector. A G or J type from the 50’s should serve you well. A little less aggressive than the earlier models. Widely available, I paid $5 and $7, respectively, for each. With a Chinese Schick blade (a “Chick”, in the yellow package) they are forgiving but very efficient shaving tools.
What you are usually looking for is a PTFE coated stainless blade with three facets. The Personna GEM blades meant for shaving are marked this way:
The AccuTec version of these blades should have a similar indication on the package.
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Thank you! Ironically, I’ve passed up several featherweight at antique stores over the years and assumed they were aggressive
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Thanks! The word “COATED” is the indication of PTFE?
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I think I have the G (with seam, no-moving spring) and find it too aggressive for daily use, which saddens me as I like the nimble head. I may look for a J. Thanks!
There may be other coatings in addition to PTFE, e.g. sputtered metals such as platinum, chrome, etc. The PTFE coating will generally be included as the last step.
The J is less aggressive than the G and the long handle facilitates a variety of hand positions.
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