Razor and Brush: Update

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Posted by John C on June 7, 2009, 6:38 pm, in reply to "Re: GEM single edge blade question"

I tried the stainless steel blades out today and think they're the best Gem-type blades I've ever tried. Recommended.

--Previous Message--
: They're fairly prone to rust, if you just
: shave and put the razor away. I've found
: that you can take the blade out and pat it
: dry on a towel -- it doesn't have to be bone
: dry -- and rust is not a problem. At least
: the blade will get dull before you have to
: worry about it.
:
: Remember, men shaved with carbon steel
: blades for decades without too much drama.
: Considering how much trouble we take over
: other aspects of our shaving around here,
: this isn't THAT big a deal.
:
: At least it's worth trying the razor out.
:
: Hyperwarp also has some stainless Gem blades
: avaiable at his shop. I just got mine and
: haven't had a chance to try them yet.
:
:
:
: --Previous Message--
: I just bought an old GEM junior razor and am
: eager to try it out. I've found the regular
: GEM blades at a local store, but I don't
: think they are stainless steel. Anyone know
: how prone these are to rust? I don't want
: to get them if they are going to be a pain
: to maintain. Thanks!
: -Bob
:
:
:

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--Previous Message-- : I tried the stainless steel blades out today : and think they're the best Gem-type blades : I've ever tried. Recommended. : : --Previous Message-- : They're fairly prone to rust, if you just : shave and put the razor away. I've found : that you can take the blade out and pat it : dry on a towel -- it doesn't have to be bone : dry -- and rust is not a problem. At least : the blade will get dull before you have to : worry about it. : : Remember, men shaved with carbon steel : blades for decades without too much drama. : Considering how much trouble we take over : other aspects of our shaving around here, : this isn't THAT big a deal. : : At least it's worth trying the razor out. : : Hyperwarp also has some stainless Gem blades : avaiable at his shop. I just got mine and : haven't had a chance to try them yet. : : : : --Previous Message-- : I just bought an old GEM junior razor and am : eager to try it out. I've found the regular : GEM blades at a local store, but I don't : think they are stainless steel. Anyone know : how prone these are to rust? I don't want : to get them if they are going to be a pain : to maintain. Thanks! : -Bob : : : : :

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