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Post by HoosierTrooper on Feb 24, 2010 8:27:19 GMT -5
Thanks, Possum. The banning comment was made in jest. I've been tempted to let mine grow out but I like the shaved look with my circle beard, they seem to compliment each other and as ugly as I am any little bit helps! I'd love to be able to do the headshave with something else but it ain't in the cards. And at about $1.50 a cartridge that I can get a week or more out of with alcohol rinse the price is reasonable. As to the Super Trooper you couldn't be more wrong. I've taken mediocrity to a whole new level.  |
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Post by specialk on Feb 24, 2010 11:40:09 GMT -5
One of the most common "lather catchers" that I'm aware of is the 1900/1901 patent Gem Jr. Bar Razor. Say what? common? |
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Post by tommyers on Feb 24, 2010 21:58:56 GMT -5
One of the most common "lather catchers" that I'm aware of is the 1900/1901 patent Gem Jr. Bar Razor. Say what? common? Well, I suppose "common" is a somewhat relative word and I didn't mean to infer that you can find one every day, but I have acquired several of these 1900/1901 patent bar razors over the last couple of years and I believe the most I have had to pay for one was about $17.00 shipped. Most were more like $12.00 shipped. My point was that as far as "lather catcher" style razors are concerned, I seemed to have had an easier time finding and acquiring the Gem Jr. Bar Razors than any other model. Not all of mine are specifically the 1907 model with the wooden handle. Some have various styles of metal handles. I also have one Star which is identical to the Gem Jr. Bar except for the name and the style of the metal handle. Regards, Tom |
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Post by soopercat on Mar 9, 2010 9:26:27 GMT -5
Is it really going to be as hard as it looks to get one? I purchase my first 1912 cased gem on the cheap and traded for a Jr. Now I see that I'll have to get in line if I want a per 1912. Fair assumption? Are they rare in the wild. Kind regards, Gerard I'm a little confused . . . You are asking about a "lather catcher" and yet you mention you "traded for a Jr." One of the most common "lather catchers" that I'm aware of is the 1900/1901 patent Gem Jr. Bar Razor. I suspect that when you mention your "Jr." perhaps you are talking about a 1912 patent Gem Jr. and yet you seem to be differentiating a "1912" from a "Jr.". What am I missing here?  No matter what comes of my confusion here, the Gem Jr. Bar Razor is, in my opinion, the best safety razor ever designed. Since I started using one, I get the best and most comfortable shaves I've ever had. That is after 55 or so years of wet shaving and trying many different DE's, SE's, injectors and cartridge razors. Regards, Tom Your suspicions are correct Sir. Poorly worded, my intent was "traded for a Gem Jr 1912 style". If the Jr Bar is common, I have bad Karma. Kind regards, G. |
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Post by soopercat on Mar 25, 2010 7:17:45 GMT -5
I've found a Junior Bar sitting in a friends collection. It required a trade that was fair for the time. Based on the razors popularity at this time I HAD TO DO IT. Gem Junior Bar is in the rotation and doing well.
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Post by specialk on Mar 25, 2010 9:38:25 GMT -5
How do you like it?
The Gem Jr. Bar is one hell of a shaver, me thinks.
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Post by wchnu on Mar 25, 2010 17:13:29 GMT -5
I've found a Junior Bar sitting in a friends collection. It required a trade that was fair for the time. Based on the razors popularity at this time I HAD TO DO IT. Gem Junior Bar is in the rotation and doing well. Kind regards, Very Cool hope it works as well for you as it does for us heh Fuzzy |
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