I'm not sure about the feather blade but the Personna Gem for sure, no need to shim. P.I have recently aquired a USA made GEM Pushbutton (1960s I believe) and was wondering what blades would fit without any mods. I assume GEM Personna with a spine would be the natural choice but I read somewhere that Feathers would also fit. I have GEMs and FHS-10s so before I put metal to flesh has anyone else tried this, shimmed or otherwise?
Nice one, cheers. I knew I could rely on you!I'm not sure about the feather blade but the Personna Gem for sure, no need to shim. P.
Exactly my thoughts on the Feathers and exactly my reason for keeping them! In fact, will be featured in my SOTD when I get round to it.GEM stainless steel are the obvious and best choice in the UK.
You can get carbon PAL and Treet blades in the US, but it's tricky to find a company shipping them to the UK and if they do, shipping is eye-watering. Not worth the hassle in my book. I have tried them and (YMMV) they are no better than the GEMs.
You can take a spine from a GEM blade and crimp it on the back of a Feather FHS-10 I believe. I have never tried this as I don't rate the Feather blades highly and will keep the ones I have for Valet razors.
Stick with the GEMs...
Those are suitable for older SE razors (e.g. 1912) as they have a thicker spine and can then be used without a shim. The Pushbutton was designed for modern blades.Maggards sell Gem Blue Star carbon blades with reasonable postage.
I find the first shave smoother than the Gem SS but only get a couple of shaves, three at a push. I only buy them if I'm buying something else from Maggards otherwise I stick with the SS.
If you're really lucky you might come across some vintage blades which can be rehoned.
I personally would never dream of using a Feather in a Gem bladed razor.
WHOOPS!!Those are suitable for older SE razors (e.g. 1912) as they have a thicker spine and can then be used without a shim. The Pushbutton was designed for modern blades.
I wish I was able to use the hollow ground Corrux blades in the Sabre, a much better blade but alas i am not able! C'est la vie!WHOOPS!!
You're correct I was just thinking Gem blades and lost sight of the Pushbutton..
Have you tried swopping the spine for a modern spine?I wish I was able to use the hollow ground Corrux blades in the Sabre, a much better blade but alas i am not able! C'est la vie!P.
Corrux? Hollow ground? Please share images!I wish I was able to use the hollow ground Corrux blades in the Sabre, a much better blade but alas i am not able! C'est la vie!P.
You are missing a 'Have you tried swopping the spine for a modern spine?
No, I may have tried but there are the cutouts to mess around with as well and it's not something I could easily do with the tools at my disposal. Good idea thoughHave you tried swopping the spine for a modern spine?
I'm not with it tonight.No, I may have tried but there are the cutouts to mess around with as well and it's not something I could easily do with the tools at my disposal. Good idea thoughP.
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