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Post by pisces0 on Nov 12, 2017 20:44:29 GMT -6
Been shaving with a Gem Clog-Pruf and MMOC for a while now, with much success. Great, smooth results from both razors.
Picked up an Ever Ready 1914 a few months ago and have given it a thorough workout thru my rotation. I find it to be quite aggressive, even more so than my MMOC. If my blade angle is a knats-hair off I'm rewarded with a red, raw face and the need to break out aloe and shea butter.
Is this normal? Is the 1914 an unapologetic, aggressive animal that'll bite unless great concentration is given?
Also, how is the 1914 compared to a Gem 1912 or Damaskeene?
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Post by wchnu on Nov 12, 2017 21:33:19 GMT -6
Been shaving with a Gem Clog-Pruf and MMOC for a while now, with much success. Great, smooth results from both razors. Picked up an Ever Ready 1914 a few months ago and have given it a thorough workout thru my rotation. I find it to be quite aggressive, even more so than my MMOC. If my blade angle is a knats-hair off I'm rewarded with a red, raw face and the need to break out aloe and shea butter. Is this normal? Is the 1914 an unapologetic, aggressive animal that'll bite unless great concentration is given? Also, how is the 1914 compared to a Gem 1912 or Damaskeene? The 1914 is usually a lot smoother then that for me. I do not remember any I have had being that aggressive. Sometimes the head is wonky causing this kind of thing. Most find the 1914 a better razor then the 1912 I think. I am more a 1912 guy. I am sure a 1914 guy will come along soon.
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Post by pisces0 on Nov 12, 2017 21:59:08 GMT -6
Don't get me wrong, when the angle is on and pressure is light I'll get wonderful results from the 1914. Bang-up BBS. If my concentration wavers or I get sloppy with the blade angle, though, I pay for it.
Are there any other vintage ERs or Gems that may be a bit on the milder side?
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Post by wchnu on Nov 12, 2017 22:25:39 GMT -6
Don't get me wrong, when the angle is on and pressure is light I'll get wonderful results from the 1914. Bang-up BBS. If my concentration wavers or I get sloppy with the blade angle, though, I pay for it. Are there any other vintage ERs or Gems that may be a bit on the milder side? Ahhh I see. Have you triedthe new fangle stuff like the featherweight and such?
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Post by ShadowsDad on Nov 13, 2017 16:18:27 GMT -6
Gee, I don't think it's aggressive, but I think the ER '24 is a mild razor. I don't like the '14 much because it's too mild for me. YMMV.
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Post by lloydrm on Nov 13, 2017 18:21:42 GMT -6
I agree with Fuzzy, you might have a wonky head.
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Post by pisces0 on Nov 13, 2017 19:42:46 GMT -6
Don't get me wrong, when the angle is on and pressure is light I'll get wonderful results from the 1914. Bang-up BBS. If my concentration wavers or I get sloppy with the blade angle, though, I pay for it. Are there any other vintage ERs or Gems that may be a bit on the milder side? Ahhh I see. Have you triedthe new fangle stuff like the featherweight and such? I've been enamored with a Clog-Pruf and MMOC for the past few months, but do have a Gem push-button I need to dust off. I LOVE the vintage look and feel of the 1912/1914/1924. Wondering if there's a certain type of 1912 that may be a bit on the milder side. Damaskeene? I agree with Fuzzy, you might have a wonky head. Blade stops on my 1914 are the smaller, stamped version and do show a bit of wear. I've seen another version of blade stops that protrude much higher and the blade tucks under. The blade may just be sitting much more forward than designed, for all I know.
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Post by wchnu on Nov 15, 2017 9:43:14 GMT -6
Ahhh I see. Have you triedthe new fangle stuff like the featherweight and such? I've been enamored with a Clog-Pruf and MMOC for the past few months, but do have a Gem push-button I need to dust off. I LOVE the vintage look and feel of the 1912/1914/1924. Wondering if there's a certain type of 1912 that may be a bit on the milder side. Damaskeene? I agree with Fuzzy, you might have a wonky head. Blade stops on my 1914 are the smaller, stamped version and do show a bit of wear. I've seen another version of blade stops that protrude much higher and the blade tucks under. The blade may just be sitting much more forward than designed, for all I know. The Dammy is indeed a awesome shave. I do not know that one 1912 is different then the others. I take that back, I like the ones with the curved top like the OC Dammy I have. As far as the ones that have the regular head I think they are all close. Of course you can get one that is different because of some change in the geometry of the head over time.
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Post by lloydrm on Nov 16, 2017 11:49:04 GMT -6
Oh, OC damaskeen, that is a fantastic razor imo.
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Post by wchnu on Nov 16, 2017 19:52:41 GMT -6
Oh, OC damaskeen, that is a fantastic razor imo. I think most of us would agree!!
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Post by birdlives on Nov 17, 2017 0:11:57 GMT -6
Yep..OC Dammy....if anybody doesn't respect that one....I expect to hear a brick whistling through the air....lmao!
My 1914 is more efficient than my OCMM....So maybe more aggressive...but also much smoother! But when I first got it, it scared me a little...so I did a 30 day intensive with it...and after that, it's so user friendly, I could shave with it in a dark closet and not get razor burn...}8^)) Thats one...as long as it's not actually defective, that if you put in some "get to know me time" the results can be priceless....
But thats just how I saw it...YMMV of course!
Why don't you post some close up pixs with a blade in it...I have the small nubs too...Those have a little more blade vibration, which I liked once I got used to it....But you have to make sure the blade is behind those and not ontop...
Let's see it...
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Post by pisces0 on Nov 17, 2017 5:29:22 GMT -6
OC Damaskeenes demand a premium price, from what I've seen, correct? I'm assuming they're on the rarer side, especially finding one in the wild. I'll snap some pics of the razor head and blade stops tonight for the experts here to analyze.
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Post by lloydrm on Nov 19, 2017 0:39:00 GMT -6
Every once in a while one goes under the radar because it is not identified as such. Keep your eyes open.
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Post by pisces0 on Jan 22, 2018 22:38:43 GMT -6
Had meant to do a follow-up on this one, but it slipped under the radar.
I picked up a "later" 1914 a month or so ago, the one with the larger hook-type blade stops. It immediately produced wonderfully smooth, efficient results. Never had a shave this nice with a 1914. I now see why some speak so highly of these razors!
Still have the "early" 1914 with the smaller nub-type blade stops, though they're a bit worn. Anyone want to roll the dice on a PIF of this one?
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Post by GarnerPW on Jan 23, 2018 5:58:46 GMT -6
Had meant to do a follow-up on this one, but it slipped under the radar. I picked up a "later" 1914 a month or so ago, the one with the larger hook-type blade stops. It immediately produced wonderfully smooth, efficient results. Never had a shave this nice with a 1914. I now see why some speak so highly of these razors! Still have the "early" 1914 with the smaller nub-type blade stops, though they're a bit worn. Anyone want to roll the dice on a PIF of this one? If no one else has taken you up on your offer I'll take it for a spin. I'll PM my address.
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