Gem Super Stainless Steel Blades (1 Pack)

Works well in my 1912 GEM shaving razor. Gives a very close and smooth shave.

Very sharp, that’s what I like

Just what I wanted

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I use a 1906 Ever Ready Razor to shave with, because with these blades it's the best Razor I've ever used. These blades are shave sharp and stainless steel. For paint scraping, buy cheaper blades these are designed for shaving in old time razors!

My primary use of razor blades is for aquarium glass, but they tend to rust quickly, due to immersion in water.I think razor blades are largely the same, but am hoping these will be more resistant to rust, due to being stainless steel, as opposed to the standard stuff.

There is not much variety for this type of single edge razors. They are two brands of SE blades "readily" available: GEMs and Treets, which are both made by the same company (American Safety Razor). In fact, the blade vaults the blades come in are identical. GEMs will say "GEM" on reinforced spine of the non-cutting edge, while Treets have a number. I labeled them just in case.I have only been using safety razors for about a year as of this review. Most of my experience is DE style razors. The shaving methods are similar, but I done many more shaves with DE than SE razors. Also note, I have pretty coarse hair and sensitive skin.I can get really good shaves with these blades, once I get use to the style of the razor. The GEM Mircomatics are aggressive razors for my technique, so I get some irritation. Because this style of SE blades are rigid compared to DE blades and these GEMs are very sharp, I have noticed, from my experience, these blades easily knock down a few days grow of stubble.Compared to Treet Blades, I have not notice any difference in performance. I want to say Treet is a little sharper. Yet, as some shavers may know Treet is carbon steel, while GEMs are stainless steel. I can only use Treet's 2-3 times not because they dull, but because the rust concerns me. I dry the Treets after use, but I there is darkening from oxidation where water gets trapped in the mircomatic during first shave. I shave 5-6 times a week and the GEM blades will last the whole week. They probably could last longer, but at the cost of the blades I will try not to push my luck.

The sharpness and performance is second to none. I feel the company should give more for the price they charge but I guess it is what it is!