Please recommend non-aggressive, single edge razor

[honeybadger79]

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.

Just checking, because even the GEM packaging doesn’t say PTFE in the picture

 

[NorthernSoul]

Just checking, because even the GEM packaging doesn’t say PTFE in the picture

Here's a photo of the AccuTec version:

 

[ErkRusselReserve]

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.

Complete Lily unsupported corners. They spring up AND down. Will cut. Stay away.

Don’t fall for the good marketing.

 

[honeybadger79]

Here's a photo of the AccuTec version:

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Just “COATED” then. Thanks!

 

[NorthernSoul]

Just “COATED” then. Thanks!

AccuTec does not go into a lot of details about the coating, just marketing gibberish.

AccuForge's MicroCoat blade enrichment technology adds a layer of protection for each blade helping maintain a sharp effective edge over multiple uses.

I think that means a combination of metallic and PTFE coating, since that is common practice for stainless razor blades since the 1960s. I could not swear to it in a court of law.

Personna used to say their GEM shaving blades had a PTFE coating. I think that's why we still use that terminology here.

 

[honeybadger79]

AccuTec does not go into a lot of details about the coating, just marketing gibberish.



I think that means a combination of metallic and PTFE coating, since that is common practice for stainless razor blades since the 1960s. I could not swear to it in a court of law.

Personna used to say their GEM shaving blades had a PTFE coating. I think that's why we still use that terminology here.

Makes perfect sense. I noticed the govets.com place still has the older GEM that has morphed into accurech

 

[NorthernSoul]

Makes perfect sense. I noticed the govets.com place still has the older GEM that has morphed into accurech

Just be sure they are the stainless blades made with three facets. Some utility blades may be coated, too. The safest thing is to go by the SKU aka catalog number if you can get it.

 

[AshleyC]

Just a guess, but I'd say the odds of getting the older, discontinued GEM/Personna packaging box of these when you order online is slim to none. Even if the product picture online is marked GEM, what you'll receive will be AccuTec Pro, which is produced on the same machinery on the same settings.

 

[eSteve]

When I first started getting into gem razors @Ron R GEM Comparison Table / Guide was invaluable.
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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'd like to add a Feather Weight and Schick adjustable to my collection. Nice photo.

 

[eSteve]

Ironically, Connaught Shaving in the UK has them with no VAT, for 16 GBP, around $20 per 100 pack. You do have to pay shipping, so you may as well take advantage of their lower prices on soaps or creams, etc. and get them at the same time. My orders have taken about a week to arrive.

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Yeah, I like Connaught. I didn't want a hundred blades and they offer that cool 10-blade dispenser at a very good price; even though they're quite far from me.

 

[honeybadger79]

Just be sure they are the stainless blades made with three facets. Some utility blades may be coated, too. The safest thing is to go by the SKU aka catalog number if you can get it.

Thanks! I see that Part Number on the box matches between websites.

 

[honeybadger79]

And

Just a guess, but I'd say the odds of getting the older, discontinued GEM/Personna packaging box of these when you order online is slim to none. Even if the product picture online is marked GEM, what you'll receive will be AccuTec Pro, which is produced on the same machinery on the same settings.

even the different packaging has the same part number on it, so that’s helpful