GEMs seem to always end up being the losers, somehow 😭
Comment on Free Talk Friday - January 2nd, 2026
walden@wetshav.ing 1 week ago
I hit 100 straight razor shaves today. Here are some stats:
Razors used:
- Koraat (39 times)
- Joseph Rogers & Sons (30 times)
- Union Razor Cutlery (17 times)
- Gold Dollar (14 times)
First straight razor shave: April 4th, 2025
Types of razors used since beginning to learn straights (this really surprised me):
- Straight Razor - 100 shaves, 37%
- Double Edge - 100 shaves, 37%
- Cartridge - 35 shaves, 13%
- GEM - 22 shaves, 8%
- Disposable - 14 shaves, 5%
I would have guessed I used DE razors more often than straight razors! What a fun coincidence that they’re both at 100.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 1 week ago
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 6 days ago
Congrats on 100 straight razor shaves! According to the rules, you are no longer a beginner 😂
walden@wetshav.ing 6 days ago
And yet, my 101st shave did not go well!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 5 days ago
I saw that. Always blame the stone or the razor 🤣