Sounds good. Similar to my experience with the same blades in the Colonial General so I'm assuming I'd like the Feather Pro Super's in the Vector. Thanks for the feedback and Merry Christmas @rlroadie2004 , we'll look forward to more of your SOTD images in 2019.
True GEM blades are a cut above Ebay sellers have been known to include a couple of hardware store blades to sweeten the pot but ultimately unless people know other wise the GEM experience can be badly soured.
We shall see about that.....
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What he said.It is more than likely a "paint scrapper" blade. Looks the same but certainly not the same. Many have tried the hardware store blades and many have given up on GEM razors because appearances are deceiving.
Meanwhile, I think he lied about shaving this morning without a picture, because it didn’t happen anyway have a drink
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Sounds good. Similar to my experience with the same blades in the Colonial General so I'm assuming I'd like the Feather Pro Super's in the Vector. Thanks for the feedback and Merry Christmas @rlroadie2004 , we'll look forward to more of your SOTD images in 2019.
The blade you found is probably an industial blade not made to shave, probably 2 facet instead of 3 and not coated. I think the Gem PTFE blades are pretty good. The only real alternatives are carbon steel: Gem Blue Star, PAL and Treet. I find the Treet to be pretty good (I used one this evening) but they are expensive to ship from the US and you really rust quickly, you must dry them after use and even then never store them in the bathroom. I'm not conviced thet are worth the trouble or expense but if you want to try some to find out PM me and I'll send you a couple.
Pre: Pb PSE
Soap: Barrister's Reserve - Fern
Brush: Shavemac
Razor: GEM Junior
Blades: GEM and unknown
I've been enjoying the Blacklands Sabre of late and had been ignoring my other GEM style razors so I pulled out the GEM Junior this morning. I needed a fresh blade so grabbed a blade out of a small box of blades that had been supplied with one of the GEM style razors I had purchased over the last couple of years. I commenced the shave and was thinking 'this isn't the GEM Junior I remember' as the blade felt rough and tugging. After two passes I thought 'this can't be right' and grabbed a GEM blade and loaded it up to complete the shave. Wow, I couldn't believe the stark difference. The GEM blade was so smooth and efficient, it totally restored the shave and made the shave very enjoyable. Faith in GEM Junior restored.
The only identifier on the offending blade was Made in USA. Anybody know what they are likely to be? I won't be using these for shaving anymore.
This is the only blade system I have for which haven't tried different brands of blades. Are there any alternatives that are worth trying or should I stick with GEMs? I have seen others comment previously that their preference was GEM after trying one or two alternatives so I hadn't bothered going looking as I've been very happy with the Personna GEM.
