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What blades does this razor accept? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by vext01@lemmy.sdf.org to c/wetshaving

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Hi folks,

Been shaving my head with DEs for years. The shinier the better!

Well, I just picked this razor up at a boot sale, knowing basically nothing about vintage razors. It was cheap, and I like the ornate handle, so "why not?", I thought.

However, I tried a DE blade in it and it didn't fit. Does anyone know the name for the blade this accepts? I assume it takes a SE blade, but a standard one looks too skinny.

I've seen people on the Internet talking about "Gem" blades. Not much comes up for that when I search UK suppliers, so I wonder if there's another name for them?

Maybe you can't get them any more...

Any advice? I'd like the give it a spin.

Cheers

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[–] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 3 weeks ago (12 children)

Thanks!

I do wish I could buy fewer than 100 to see if I like it or not.

[–] DaveWave94 5 points 3 weeks ago (8 children)

First of all, great find! That's a beautiful Ever-Ready 1912 in good condition and as a fellow head shaver, these are great for shaving your dome as long as you keep the head plate (mostly) flat on your skin.

You can get a 10-pack of those PTFE-coated GEM blades either from the link that @PorkButtsNTaters666 provided or sometimes they're available at eBay. However, those of us here who use GEMs are almost exclusively using those blades. The pure stainless steel don't have the best reputation and other SE blades in this style are strictly for home improvement.

[–] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Thanks! For £5 I thought it was worth a shot!

these are great for shaving your dome as long as you keep the head plate (mostly) flat on your skin

What happens if you don't? Does it nick your skin?

Link above

Thanks. Shame the smaller packs are out of stock. I may have to bite the bullet and buy 100.

[–] merikus 5 points 3 weeks ago

I’m a face shaver but just want to say these are my favorite razors. You’re in for a treat.

What happens if you don't? Does it nick your skin?

On my face at least, I’ve found these razors to be very forgiving. I’ve only ever cut myself on these razors out of personal stupidity. While riding the cap is the correct way to go, I do occasionally ride the bar and it’s fine.

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