CallumThanks for the help guys. I will give that forum a try to see if anyone can confirm if it is the "Z" model or not.
With regards to the wedge. I do have the original blade and did notice it is much thicker, so I tried to replicate the angle when shaving. But the wedge sounds like the perfect solution. Am I removing the spine and using the spine as a wedge? So a spine and then a new blade with a spine on top of that? Bit like this https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/shovel-head-razor.469507/
Sorry if that's a stupid question.
Not as good as Tost2 was with info going back years. I have problems getting photos on that site, so have not used itHi Callum,
Great razor and top find,
Pop over to TOST3, that's where a few experts hang out, only SE Safety razors allowed, everything else is an "Unmentionable "
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Hi Mike, I use post image, it's free and easy to load photos.Not as good as Tost2 was with info going back years. I have problems getting photos on that site, so have not used it
for ages. I don’t like SOTD without photos .
Dodgy geezer over on TSD calls it a Crown/Crowned Gem from 1901 although the pictures are missing.
@Fergiebilly
Maiden Shave with my GEM 1901 Crowned Lather Catcher
1901 Crowned GEM Safety Razor.....[IMG] [IMG] Another Shot....[IMG] [IMG] And Another....[IMG] [IMG] And Finally.....[IMG] [IMG] The GEM "1901...theshaveden.com
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Shaving with an SE Wedge Blade
Billy your on a roll this week my friend. Some serious Single edge porn. Another beautiful example to showcase. Really intrigued and excited to hear how well you are getting on with the Heljestrand wedge also. I need to delve deeper and source some of them for myself.www.theshavingroom.co.uk
Nowadays, he's more Crown & Sword (Solingen) than Gem.
Asking price depends where you are selling it.,you can research selling prices if selling in market place. Always nice if selling on Forums to sell at mates rates, if possible cover your purchase cost + small amount.I think in the next few weeks I might move this razor on. I've decided I much prefer AC SE razors. And as I'm trying to just have one SE and one DE, the GEM Kampe and the 1912 will have to go at some point. My problem is I have no idea what the GEM Kampe is worth and so what price to ask for. Would be asking for £45 too much or too little? Any advice on valuing this razor would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Callum
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