pjotr
Rag-A-Muffin
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Post by pjotr on Feb 25, 2011 2:43:54 GMT -5
Hello folks. Just saw the link to this site in a thread on B&B and decided to join up. Recent convert to SE shaving and very quickly my DEs are gathering dust. Have a bakelite handled Gem junior, a 1912 short handled traveler, a 1924 Ever Ready and will be getting the OCMM soon. I'm still a bit scared of the Ever ready and I'm sure the OCMM will be even scarier. At the moment I tend to start a fresh blade off in the Junior or 1912 for a couple of shaves and then move it to the Ever Ready and soon I'll finish it off in the OCMM. Just trying to be careful. Love the blades and the fact that they last so long. And the razors are truly wicked, evil Gothic looking things. Love'm
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Post by Possum on Feb 25, 2011 7:24:44 GMT -5
Pjotr,
Welcome to TOS and SE wetshaving. Your choices in SE razors are great ones except for the OCMM (I don't like the Miromatic at all) but to each his own.
What kind of blade are you using? Many of us here use the Ted Pella GEM blades. Let us know that and maybe some of us can suggest other blades that you have not tried.
We are here to answer any of your questions about SE razors and shaving. So don't be afraid to ask anything.
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pjotr
Rag-A-Muffin
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Post by pjotr on Feb 25, 2011 11:04:20 GMT -5
Thanks Possum. Makes me sound like Dame Edna Everage! Scouring the site I already got the distinct impression that you didn't like OCMMs. I might well join you in that after I get to use one. I got 100 GEM stainless blades from a recent group buy over at B&B. Wouldn't mind trying other ones if they're out there. Heard mention of Ted Pella, Treet and a make of carbon steel blades.
Cheers
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Post by Possum on Feb 26, 2011 9:38:01 GMT -5
About the Micro"Junk"omatic. You may like it. My only intent is to have you give the '12 a shot and maybe a lather catcher and not judge your SE shaving experience on a the MJM alone.
As for the blades, the GEMs should be fine. They are similar to the Pellas. As for the Treet carbon steel, Fuzzy aka wchnu uses them all the time. Be sure that you rinse them in alcohol after each shave to avoid rust.
Good luck, you will find something that will give you a great SE shaving experience no doubt.
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Post by wchnu on Feb 26, 2011 16:01:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the show. Glad to have you. I do use a lot of the Treet and PAL blades. Love them. I also use the pella blades some.
I am one that loves the ocmm. It does require more attention, but is well worth it.
Enjoy the site.
Fuzzy
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pjotr
Rag-A-Muffin
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Post by pjotr on Feb 26, 2011 18:44:37 GMT -5
Thanks you guys for the warm welcome! I actually decided to go for a Clog Pruf instead of the open comb. Where can you get PAL and/or Treet blades?
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srd
Lather Catcher
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Post by srd on Feb 27, 2011 11:14:03 GMT -5
Welcome from another SE newbie.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Feb 27, 2011 12:48:58 GMT -5
Welcome to a familiar name.
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