After reading the MM OC experience I had to start up a 'new to me' one I received last week.
Preshave: hot water wash followed by Proraso preshave.
Shave cream: Proraso, green container.
Razor: Gem MicroMatic OC
Razor blade: Gem SE
Aftershave: Master's Bay Rum
After using the 1912 and the Junior, the MicroMatic had a very different feel. It might have been because of the longer and different textured handle; but the feel if the head was very different. Initially, after the 1st pass, I thought that it wasn't shaving as well as the 1912. But... After feeling my face I found that it was giving a very smooth and close shave. After the second pass,I had an acceptable shave. The razor, maybe because or it's length or design, made me feel more cautious than when I use the 1912 or a SS Gillette, but for a 1st shave with the razor it was nice. Enjoyable no, nice yes.