In this video, I take a look at the Vintage Gem Micromatic Open Comb Safety Razor. The Gem Micromatic Open Comb gives a very close shave. The American Safety Razor Company marketed these razors as giving a similar shave to that of a barber’s straight razor shave (without the barber or straight razor).

Here’s an an ad from a 1934 issue of “Popular Science” which shows how the company marketed the razor: https://goo.gl/Dq1szq

These razors can be found for five or ten dollars at antique stores, yard sales, second hand stores, etc. To get the best shave with the Gem Micormatic Open Comb razor, I recommend Gem Personna Single Edge Stainless Steel Blades with Used Blade Vault: http://amzn.to/2t20BES

You’ll need a good lather when using any DE or SE razor. Proraso (Green) Shaving Soap in a Bowl is wonderful AND affordable: http://amzn.to/2tV4nCG

VIKINGS BLADE Luxury Badger Brush (Dark Stallion): http://amzn.to/2v3W1Yb

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