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Sabre

Quijote

Quijote

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I love GEMs. They are my favorite disposable blade. Well, I have been kicking around the idea of getting a Sabre. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with one. What is your impression of it? Also, how different are the 2 levels of aggressiveness? My current GEM goto is a Shovelhead.
 
I used my Sabre Level 2 razor this morning, for the first time in a long time. Among modern GEM-blade razors I've used (the Rocnel SE-G being the other), this one is a true gem (cough, cough). I don't use it often, as I generally enjoy more blade feel, which I get from my MMOC, 1914 (little lather catcher) and 1924 (shovelhead). But every time I use the Sabre L2, I'm impressed with its efficiency, and amazing smoothness. Let me know if you want to borrow mine...
 
Quijote said:
I love GEMs. They are my favorite disposable blade. Well, I have been kicking around the idea of getting a Sabre. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with one. What is your impression of it? Also, how different are the 2 levels of aggressiveness? My current GEM goto is a Shovelhead.
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Did you ever get one? Did you consider taking up @pbrml's offer on giving it a test run? It truly is a very good GEM razor. Smooth and efficient on both L1 & L2 plates with the L2 being my favorite. It has an ultra modern semi retro look which I like and SS 304 construction. It's worth a try and I think you might be surprised on how well it shaves....

pbrmhl said:
I used my Sabre Level 2 razor this morning, for the first time in a long time. Among modern GEM-blade razors I've used (the Rocnel SE-G being the other), this one is a true gem (cough, cough). I don't use it often, as I generally enjoy more blade feel, which I get from my MMOC, 1914 (little lather catcher) and 1924 (shovelhead). But every time I use the Sabre L2, I'm impressed with its efficiency, and amazing smoothness. Let me know if you want to borrow mine...
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Yes, the Sabre L2 & a fresh GEM SS ptfe blade. I use a bit more caution on the first two shaves with a new GEM blade installed as it helps in “breaking in” the blade and smoothing it out for the shaves to follow. I can palm stroppe it but, being cognizant of its characteristics just means a more focused shave. Plus, the Sabre with its design tempers those initial shaves beautifully. A great 3 pass with no touch ups left my skin free of irritation, nics or cuts. Brilliant in design that executes in sheer simplicity.

Great shaves to all….

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