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Purchased a Gem G Guard off of the 'bay and just received it today.
Used a Gem single edge blade and lathered up with Arko.
First off, Arko has a funky smell to it. Kind of like a commercial hand soap. Reminded me of a men's restroom smell. Nice lather, but the smell isn't for me.
Now for the razor. This thing is a bit aggressive, and the audible feedback is loud. But in all, no cuts and just the slightest bit of razor burn, very minor and only in that tough spot under my chin. Overall a very close shave... but you need to have a very light touch.
I bought the razor on a whim just because it feels cool to have a single edge option. It was about $11 shipped and the Gem blades were $14 for 40. Figured a good way to try a SE razor without dropping the big bucks like the Mongoose. I realize they are not the same config, but close.
Would I recommend it.... yes. Is it my favorite shaver, no. But I'm only one shave in.
Let me know if anyone else is a SE guy or gal. Would like to hear your thoughts.
Used a Gem single edge blade and lathered up with Arko.
First off, Arko has a funky smell to it. Kind of like a commercial hand soap. Reminded me of a men's restroom smell. Nice lather, but the smell isn't for me.
Now for the razor. This thing is a bit aggressive, and the audible feedback is loud. But in all, no cuts and just the slightest bit of razor burn, very minor and only in that tough spot under my chin. Overall a very close shave... but you need to have a very light touch.
I bought the razor on a whim just because it feels cool to have a single edge option. It was about $11 shipped and the Gem blades were $14 for 40. Figured a good way to try a SE razor without dropping the big bucks like the Mongoose. I realize they are not the same config, but close.
Would I recommend it.... yes. Is it my favorite shaver, no. But I'm only one shave in.
Let me know if anyone else is a SE guy or gal. Would like to hear your thoughts.