Twelvefret
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Keep us posted, please. I still enjoy an occasional GEM shave and appreciate their original approach to shaving.
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Johnny Bravo
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I'll post the release date and pricing here when Shane announces it.
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If you ever have an opportunity to try the Sabre V2, do so. It‘s the only modern GEM razor I’ve tried, but is definitely a smoother shave than any other vintage razor I’ve ever used.
Johnny Bravo
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I do own the v2 but I rarely reach for it in favour of my S1 slant and a few other favourites.
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This is why it’s so ymmv of a hobby
Johnny Bravo
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Johnny Bravo
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Here's the latest info of the Batch 004 that's being released tomorrow.
Batch 004
£175.00
Batch 004 drops Thursday, July 30th at 3pm PDT.
Batch 004 pays homage to the lather catcher razors of the early 1900s. Built from a single, solid piece of stainless steel, Batch 004 has no additional parts or fasteners. Like traditional lather catchers, the GEM blade is held in place under tension without the need for a top cap. A combination of through-holes, slots, and machining texture provides excellent grip and versatile hand positions. The shave is slightly mild with moderate efficiency.
For more on Batch 004 watch this video.
Razor Type: Single Edge, GEM Blade
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Weight: 114 grams
Finish: Machined.
Batch Quantity: 120 pieces.
Batch 004
£175.00
Batch 004 drops Thursday, July 30th at 3pm PDT.
Batch 004 pays homage to the lather catcher razors of the early 1900s. Built from a single, solid piece of stainless steel, Batch 004 has no additional parts or fasteners. Like traditional lather catchers, the GEM blade is held in place under tension without the need for a top cap. A combination of through-holes, slots, and machining texture provides excellent grip and versatile hand positions. The shave is slightly mild with moderate efficiency.
For more on Batch 004 watch this video.
Razor Type: Single Edge, GEM Blade
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Weight: 114 grams
Finish: Machined.
Batch Quantity: 120 pieces.
Johnny Bravo
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The UK time will be 23:00
Johnny Bravo
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Well 23:00 hours hit and the Batch 004 became live, 42 minutes later it had sold out.
Did I buy one?
No I did not, I could have because I was on the fence still at 22:50 and I have said before that Gem razors were not really my thing and this razor would have worked around £200 with shipping and not counting possible customs fees.
I did seriously consider it but I can buy the Black version of the Blackbird for exactly the same money (it's a razor I know I'll enjoy) and I knew truth be told that the Batch 004 would in reality get used about 6 times in the year.
I might pick one up on the second hand market if the price is right but for now congratulations to those that brought it and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
I believe Shane is already working on a Batch 005, so I look forward to seeing what he comes up with next.
Did I buy one?
No I did not, I could have because I was on the fence still at 22:50 and I have said before that Gem razors were not really my thing and this razor would have worked around £200 with shipping and not counting possible customs fees.
I did seriously consider it but I can buy the Black version of the Blackbird for exactly the same money (it's a razor I know I'll enjoy) and I knew truth be told that the Batch 004 would in reality get used about 6 times in the year.
I might pick one up on the second hand market if the price is right but for now congratulations to those that brought it and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
I believe Shane is already working on a Batch 005, so I look forward to seeing what he comes up with next.