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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 9, 2011 11:22:49 GMT -5
I stumbled across a reference to DE, did some reading on B&B, ordered a DE and was given a SE from a member on the B&B. Not bad for starters. Last night I found a GEM Micromatic on ebay and got it for .99 cents. It's all brass. I had not seen a brass razor before. Is it a bad razor? I can't complain for .99 cents but no one else bid. The name was spelled wrong so I thought that might of discourage people from bidding.
dick
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Post by wchnu on Jul 9, 2011 18:15:52 GMT -5
Hey there good to see you here. The Micromatic is a love it hate it thing around here. Is it the open comb or the clog pruf? Which model were you given? Will be fun to see what you are working with over that way. Anyway it goes hope you enjoy the site around here.
Fuzzy
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 9, 2011 19:14:54 GMT -5
I posted some pics of it here...maybe you folks could tell me if it's a looker or a useable SE. Thanks. dick |
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Post by samcracker on Jul 9, 2011 19:31:17 GMT -5
That's the open comb Micromatic. I think it was the only model Micromatic that came either chrome plated or un-plated. I love shaving with mine however this razor will bite you bad if you are not careful.
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 9, 2011 19:35:55 GMT -5
;D Maybe I'll just shine it up and look at it.
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Post by wchnu on Jul 10, 2011 13:28:23 GMT -5
;D Maybe I'll just shine it up and look at it. If you do that you will miss out on some great shaves. There are some videos here about using those. They give a great shave. Just have to pay attention. I will look up the video here when i get back on my laptop. Fuzzy |
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 10, 2011 19:29:49 GMT -5
I think I've seen the videos. The fella ran through a shave without a nick and in another vid he talked about proper use and angle, etc. Good stuff. Any idea of when that Micromatic was made? Attachments:
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 10, 2011 19:30:18 GMT -5
Another... Attachments:
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 10, 2011 19:31:01 GMT -5
...last one. Attachments:
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Post by stljeff on Jul 10, 2011 20:36:03 GMT -5
I believe I heard somewhere that the Open Comb Micromatic came out in 1929.
I have one just like yours. I think they're actually gold plated rather than brass. They're a classy-looking razor that'll reward you with fantastically close shaves if you pay them the proper respect.
By the way, welcome to TOS! You'll find a wealth of information about SE shaving here.
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Jeff
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 10, 2011 20:44:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Jeff. I'm looking forward to using it and bought blades tonight.
Any tips on cleaning and sterilizing?
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Post by Alan on Jul 10, 2011 20:59:11 GMT -5
That's a great razor. I have a chrome version that Fuzzy gave me. My favorite razor. If you watched the videos I think you did they were done by Mr Guy, one of the members here. Hot water, a tooth brush, and Dow Scrubbing Bubbles should get it clean.
Alan
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Post by dickdekoko on Jul 10, 2011 21:03:34 GMT -5
Do I need barbicide or something similar? Is there something I can use that is a little easier to find? I checked in with the local hair salon supply store and they said I had to have a license to from them.
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Post by wchnu on Jul 11, 2011 16:53:56 GMT -5
Do I need barbicide or something similar? Is there something I can use that is a little easier to find? I checked in with the local hair salon supply store and they said I had to have a license to from them. The scrubbing bubbles like you use in the tub will kill all the nastys that may be on it. Give the toothbrush and toothpaste a go to clean it up also. You can also use boiling water. Just need a few drops of mineral oil after in the works. Fuzzy |
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Post by wchnu on Jul 11, 2011 16:55:21 GMT -5
Forgot to ask. What kind of blades did you buy?
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