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Post by Petrvs on Nov 5, 2014 7:48:55 GMT -6
As I said in my welcome topic, I started my SE adventure through the Injector world. A month ago I received my first GEM - a Feather Weight - which I've been using a lot lately, getting very good shaves.
Now my question is: taking into account that, from what I've read, the Feather Weight seems to be one of the mildest GEM out there, which model do you think I should chase next, to continue my GEM journey?
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Post by mjclark on Nov 5, 2014 8:25:17 GMT -6
1912 any model...it's the essential SE
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Post by prometeo on Nov 5, 2014 9:42:10 GMT -6
GEM Damaskeene.... a treasure!
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Post by PJGH on Nov 5, 2014 9:55:11 GMT -6
1912 ... the baseline.
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Post by fram773 on Nov 5, 2014 10:08:32 GMT -6
Ever Ready 1924. The most aggressive SE I have.
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Post by spidey9 on Nov 5, 2014 11:30:56 GMT -6
Another vote for a 1912. As others have mentioned, it is the standard to which others are compared ("How agressive is it? It's [more/less] agressive than a 1912.")
Besides, they are plentiful and usually dirt cheap. There is really no reason not to get one (or 2, or 3 or more).
There are numerous model variations - Damaskeene, Junior, and many more, different finishes, and a plethora of different handles and cases available.
One could build a pretty extensive collection consisting of nothing but 1912 variations (and I'm sure that people have).
--Bob
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Post by Petrvs on Nov 5, 2014 12:13:51 GMT -6
Ok, sounds like I should go for the 1912 then...
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Post by RocketMan on Nov 5, 2014 13:09:15 GMT -6
Ever Ready 1924. The most aggressive SE I have. Well. This cool cat went straight to a 24 from a featherweight for his learning path. He had a few regrets though! I would go with the 1912 as well.
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Post by PJGH on Nov 5, 2014 13:42:00 GMT -6
Another vote for a 1912. As others have mentioned, it is the standard to which others are compared ("How agressive is it? It's [more/less] agressive than a 1912.") Besides, they are plentiful and usually dirt cheap. There is really no reason not to get one (or 2, or 3 or more). ... or 25, not including the ones I've passed on
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Post by prometeo on Nov 5, 2014 15:55:23 GMT -6
Ever Ready 1924. The most aggressive SE I have. Do you think that more the micromatic?
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Post by ShadowsDad on Nov 5, 2014 16:06:53 GMT -6
Of the 1912s I'd specifically try to find a closed comb Damaskeene. I find that to be the mildest, but a step up from the FW.
I find the Jr and '24 to be Goldilocks razors in that they are neither too mild or too aggressive, but "just right". The 1912 without any other qualifiers I find to be the most aggressive, but not horribly so. Now maybe they had problems with quality control back then and all I'm seeing are swings in the accepted tolerances. I don't know.
You know you're on a slippery slope right? You still have EverReady razors, Micromatics, and various lather catchers to try. All are good once you get the basic technique down. We all pretty much just accepted long ago that we couldn't stay where we were on that slippery slope, so we just gave in and grasped at anything. Pretty much what we grabbed were as many SE razors as we could (and can) find.
Petrvs, I'm betting you'll fit right in here. It's not so much a destination as a journey.
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Post by fram773 on Nov 5, 2014 16:11:06 GMT -6
Ever Ready 1924. The most aggressive SE I have. Do you think that more the micromatic? No doubt in my mind- yes. It honestly seems so bizarre to me that people consider the OCMM the most aggressive (When I mean aggressive I mean efficient BTW). Look at the blade exposure and gap.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Nov 5, 2014 18:07:09 GMT -6
Another vote for the venerable 1912. I've said it many times, but I believe the 1912 is the best single razor design ever dreamed up by mere mortals.
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Post by RocketMan on Nov 5, 2014 18:13:19 GMT -6
Another vote for the venerable 1912. I've said it many times, but I believe the 1912 is the best single razor design ever dreamed up by mere mortals. Mere mortals? They were gawds!!!!
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Nov 5, 2014 18:30:36 GMT -6
Another vote for the venerable 1912. I've said it many times, but I believe the 1912 is the best single razor design ever dreamed up by mere mortals. Mere mortals? They were gawds!!!! Agreed!
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