1898 Zinn Gem Automatic

rapperley
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1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 15, 2010 5:26:04 GMT -5

Post by rapperley on Mar 15, 2010 5:26:04 GMT -5

Hi all

Just received my 1898 Zinn Gem Automatic from D.Irving79 and thought I'd share! I'm very excited - it's like Christmas day all over again. I've attached photos for those who want to drool.

I shaved with it tonight. To be honest, it wasn't the best shave of my life, BUT it was definitely the best shave I've had with a new razor. Ended up with a DFS shave after four passes. Absolutely no irritation, but I did get a few small nicks on my ATG pass - I think it was angle as I only had a few when I started the pass, and it stopped when I tweaked slightly. It felt very gentle, but was nicely responsive. So, I am very happy and looking forward to the next shave!

Cheers
Richard

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rapperley Junior Bar Posts: 80	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 15, 2010 5:27:44 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rapperley on Mar 15, 2010 5:27:44 GMT -5 And the last one for now (this is such a frustrating way to add photos!) Attachments:

etoyoc Cake Eater Posts: 340	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 15, 2010 5:53:58 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by etoyoc on Mar 15, 2010 5:53:58 GMT -5 congrats! I hope it continues to just get better! ;D
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rapperley Junior Bar Posts: 80	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 15, 2010 6:11:45 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rapperley on Mar 15, 2010 6:11:45 GMT -5 So do I! Particularly given how much it cost me.... !

wchnu Administrator Williams Aqua Velva and SE's... Life is good. Posts: 2,221	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 15, 2010 14:42:09 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wchnu on Mar 15, 2010 14:42:09 GMT -5 Very nice looking razor.... keep us posted on the shaves as you learn it more.. should be outstanding I am sure. Fuzzy
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rapperley Junior Bar Posts: 80	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 15, 2010 15:37:53 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rapperley on Mar 15, 2010 15:37:53 GMT -5 I certainly will. I suspect I didn't have the blade inserted quite correctly - Dave has been incredibly helpful with this. Let's see how next shave goes...

Admin Administrator Posts: 368	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 15, 2010 16:33:03 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Admin on Mar 15, 2010 16:33:03 GMT -5 it took me some time to figure it out, so dont worry. in the end it will be well worth it

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1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 16, 2010 1:30:25 GMT -5

Post by mbwhoosh on Mar 16, 2010 1:30:25 GMT -5

Mar 15, 2010 5:27:44 GMT -5 rapperley said:

(this is such a frustrating way to add photos!)

You can upload your photos to an image hosting site like photobucket.com and them simply copy the code for the picture and paste it in your thread. This allows you to put all the photos on one post

Awesome razor! Can't wait to hear and see more about it ;D

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Ha. Even THAT won't stop me!

rapperley Junior Bar Posts: 80	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 16, 2010 5:29:15 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rapperley on Mar 16, 2010 5:29:15 GMT -5 Ah, that makes sense. Why didn't I think of that?!

napoleon The Bee's Knee's The only Croatian SE user! Posts: 142	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 18, 2010 17:06:27 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by napoleon on Mar 18, 2010 17:06:27 GMT -5 I was always wondering- how do you open it? Could you post a pic of an open razor?
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rapperley Junior Bar Posts: 80	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Mar 19, 2010 3:41:31 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rapperley on Mar 19, 2010 3:41:31 GMT -5 It doesn't open as such - the tab on the top of the razor lifts a metal clamp, for want of a better word, which holds the blade in place.

rodd The Bee's Knee's knot to trot Posts: 105	1898 Zinn Gem Automatic Sept 25, 2010 20:49:37 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rodd on Sept 25, 2010 20:49:37 GMT -5 Awesome.

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