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Post by spinyeel on Oct 24, 2009 9:49:34 GMT -5
Just completed a shave with a nos Gem Contour. What a pleasant surprise.  . I would go as far to say,one of the most forgiving razors I have ever used.It felt very good in the hand and mowed down 3 day's growth with ease. ;)Definately going into my rotation. ;D |
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Post by napoleon on Oct 24, 2009 10:03:15 GMT -5
I assume similar to a push button?
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Post by spinyeel on Oct 24, 2009 10:17:44 GMT -5
There were 2 Contour models produced.A flip top and a push button.I have the flip top.They succeeded the older Push Button models and were the last razors made by Gem as far as I know.  Attachments:
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Post by Possum on Oct 24, 2009 10:49:53 GMT -5
Not a bad razor at all. Not my favorite SE by any means. In fact I have taken my Contour (like yours) and my Featherweight out of my regular rotation. Decided I wanted to stay with the 1912s and lather catcher models. Just enjoy shaving with those too much.
Glad you like the shaves. An experience that I had too.
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Post by wchnu on Oct 25, 2009 20:31:53 GMT -5
Glad to hear that as I have a contour on the way. I hope it does as good a job. I still use my feather weights, g-bar, and push button now and again. I get good shaves from them but not like the 1912 or LC's.
Fuzzy
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Post by Possum on Oct 25, 2009 20:56:46 GMT -5
Glad to hear that as I have a contour on the way. I hope it does as good a job. I still use my feather weights, g-bar, and push button now and again. I get good shaves from them but not like the 1912 or LC's. Fuzzy Fuzzy, We are both spoiled by the great shaves we get with 1912 and Lather Catcher models. The newer SE razors just don't match up against them. |
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Post by wchnu on Oct 25, 2009 20:58:36 GMT -5
Glad to hear that as I have a contour on the way. I hope it does as good a job. I still use my feather weights, g-bar, and push button now and again. I get good shaves from them but not like the 1912 or LC's. Fuzzy Fuzzy, We are both spoiled by the great shaves we get with 1912 and Lather Catcher models. The newer SE razors just don't match up against them. AMEN brother..A M E N.. but I like being spoiled. Fuzzy |
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Post by wchnu on Nov 3, 2009 23:39:22 GMT -5
The Contour arrived from Justin while I was in the Hospital yesterday. I thing that I will give it a go later tonight when I shave. That will give me over 2 days growth to try it out on. Trial by fire so to speak.
Fuzzy
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Post by mbwhoosh on Nov 3, 2009 23:45:48 GMT -5
The Contour arrived from Justin while I was in the Hospital yesterday. I thing that I will give it a go later tonight when I shave. That will give me over 2 days growth to try it out on. Trial by fire so to speak. Fuzzy Can't wait to hear how it goes for you. I like shaving with a couple days growth when testing a new razor I find the extra stubble allows for a more forgiving shave. |
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Post by wchnu on Nov 4, 2009 10:01:15 GMT -5
The Contour arrived from Justin while I was in the Hospital yesterday. I thing that I will give it a go later tonight when I shave. That will give me over 2 days growth to try it out on. Trial by fire so to speak. Fuzzy Can't wait to hear how it goes for you. I like shaving with a couple days growth when testing a new razor I find the extra stubble allows for a more forgiving shave. That is very true.. it is funny that more growth makes a smoother shave. But that is how it goes for sure. I am waiting till I shower later to try it out. The Doc said I could get the bandages off and get a quick shower today woohoo!!! Fuzzy |
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Post by Possum on Nov 4, 2009 16:58:06 GMT -5
I bet you smell really good Fuzzy. Getting a shower or bath after surgery is soooo rewarding. And I find that even if I just skip a day of shaving the results of the next day's shave is really great and smooth without as much work as usual.
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Post by wchnu on Nov 4, 2009 21:17:11 GMT -5
Yuppers it was nice.. The Contour is very mild huh. Was a good shave but kinda like using a SS or something. But the razor is mint. A nice addition.
Fuzzy
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Post by wchnu on Nov 7, 2009 8:48:43 GMT -5
Second shave was much better folks..MUCH better. Still not an aggressive razor at all.. but nice addition to the line.
How do I tell if this is a contour or contour II someone said the contour II had a all plastic handle, this one is plastic but has a strip of metal that you can see along the back of the handle.
Fuzzy
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Jun 23, 2010 17:31:04 GMT -5
Not a bad razor at all. Not my favorite SE by any means. In fact I have taken my Contour out of my regular rotation. And now it's mine! |
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Post by Possum on Jun 23, 2010 19:06:29 GMT -5
Not a bad razor at all. Not my favorite SE by any means. In fact I have taken my Contour out of my regular rotation. And now it's mine! That means you got my package today. Enjoy the razor. |
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. I would go as far to say,one of the most forgiving razors I have ever used.It felt very good in the hand and mowed down 3 day's growth with ease. ;)Definately going into my rotation. ;D 
