Closed Pass Around - One Blade SE Razor

riverrun · Sunday March 27, 2016

MPH said:
I will have another go with the Feather and then switch to the GEM, but there is only one GEM blade left, so I may feel a little guilty!!!

Don't feel guilty, Matt. I'll despine a couple more GEM blades for @missingskin and @Nico1970. PM me your address and I'll pop them in the mail asap.

MPH · Sunday March 27, 2016

riverrun said:
Don't feel guilty, Matt. I'll despine a couple more GEM blades for @missingskin and @Nico1970. PM me your address and I'll pop them in the mail asap.

You are a real gent!!!!

PM sent.

Nico1970 · Sunday March 27, 2016

I'm going to open up the list for another few members to try the One Blade.

Read Post #1 for the 'rules and regulations'...

1. @The Geordie Shaver - complete
2. @p.b - complete
3. @riverrun - complete
4. @rowlers - complete
5. @Nishy - complete
6. @rolatruck - complete
7. @Fergiebilly - complete
8. @Rufus Firefly - complete
9. @MPH*
10. @missingskin
11. @1morepasswill
12.
13.
14.
15.

*Currently with

LIST OPEN

riverrun · Sunday March 27, 2016

Nico1970 said:
I'm going to open up the list for another few members to try the One Blade.

I'll do a bit more despining of GEM blades then

fly3k · Sunday March 27, 2016

I'll have a go if I may?

Nico1970 · Sunday March 27, 2016

1. @The Geordie Shaver - complete
2. @p.b - complete
3. @riverrun - complete
4. @rowlers - complete
5. @Nishy - complete
6. @rolatruck - complete
7. @Fergiebilly - complete
8. @Rufus Firefly - complete
9. @MPH*
10. @missingskin
11. @1morepasswill
12. @fly3k

*Currently with

LIST CLOSED

riverrun · Monday March 28, 2016

Eight more despined GEM blades are on their way to @MPH.

MPH · Wednesday March 30, 2016

I'm getting a little behind with my "reporting" so apologies.

Second shave went very well too and I have to admit that I enjoy the razor alot. The Feather blade was just as good second time around until the 3rd ATG pass, where it suddenly felt very tuggy. I will try again tonight with this blade and see if it really does go "off" this quick. If it has I'll move over to a GEM.

Speaking of which.....new blades arrived today from @riverrun so many thanks to him!!!!!!

Looking forward to again using this great razor, but would be put off buying if one blade can barely finish two shaves.

Matt

rolatruck · Wednesday March 30, 2016

Im on my 6th shave with a feather blade, and only shave every 2 or 3 days, so for me they are lasting very well.

MPH · Saturday April 2, 2016

Hi

I have shaved again with the Feather and did not enjoy it. The was the third time using that blade, so for me two shaves was enough.

I then moved onto the GEM and I think I prefer this blade, however like previously mentioned in this thread, as the blade is not locked into position it definitely got moved back from its "fully pushed in position" through the shave. I had to push it back in position twice. This isn't the end of the world, but is a shame for such a beautifully designed and machined razor.

I'll have another go with the GEM, make my final conclusions and then pass it on early next week!

@missingskin can you ping me your address?

Matt

Dave-the-rave · Saturday April 2, 2016

I thought Billy was talking shite about that. Maybe not then.

rolatruck · Saturday April 2, 2016

If you look at this, you have to cut out a couple of bits each side of the gem blade, then it will lock in position.

http://shavenook.com/showthread.php?tid=40618

Nico1970 · Saturday April 2, 2016

1. @The Geordie Shaver - complete
2. @p.b - complete
3. @riverrun - complete
4. @rowlers - complete
5. @Nishy - complete
6. @rolatruck - complete
7. @Fergiebilly - complete
8. @Rufus Firefly - complete
9. @MPH*
10. @1morepasswill
11. @missingskin
12. @fly3k

*Currently with

LIST CLOSED

Steve @missingskin has asked to be moved down the list.

You're up next @1morepasswill - send your details to Matt @MPH.

MPH · Saturday April 2, 2016

rolatruck said:
If you look at this, you have to cut out a couple of bits each side of the gem blade, then it will lock in position.

http://shavenook.com/showthread.php?tid=40618

Very useful!!!

Can't help think though that it's a lot of fannying about for a very expensive razor!!

rolatruck · Saturday April 2, 2016

MPH said:
Very useful!!!

Can't help think though that it's a lot of fannying about for a very expensive razor!!

But if you dont get on with the feather blades, you have an alternative.

Fergiebilly · Saturday April 2, 2016

MPH said:
Hi

I have shaved again with the Feather and did not enjoy it. The was the third time using that blade, so for me two shaves was enough.

I then moved onto the GEM and I think I prefer this blade, however like previously mentioned in this thread, as the blade is not locked into position it definitely got moved back from its "fully pushed in position" through the shave. I had to push it back in position twice. This isn't the end of the world, but is a shame for such a beautifully designed and machined razor.

I'll have another go with the GEM, make my final conclusions and then pass it on early next week!

@missingskin can you ping me your address?

Matt

Dave-the-rave said:
I thought Billy was talking shite about that. Maybe not then.

Yeah..A lot of folks have found that the blade moves..Its got to move..I have always said this & that's why this Guy has went to the length's he did to solve it..Not only that..The blade also has Vibrations coming up through it when its not locked down and that Sure Aint No YMMV thing..

http://shavenook.com/showthread.php?tid=40618

Billy