GEM Micromatic SE Razor - Truefitt & Hill - West Indian Limes

A Fantastic shave using the vintage GEM Micromatic SE Razor, True Fitt & Hill Pre Shave Oil, Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes shaving cream, Edwin Jagger Super Badger Brush, Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel, Pinaud Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne, and the Edwin Jagger Pomegranate & Limes Moisture Cream.
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[@paulking5665]

As we scouse peasant's say "nice one lad" That green aftershave reminds me of the good old days when I used to buy my Dad a bottle of Hi-Karate for christmas, lol.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Paul King Hi Karate yes....thanks Paul.

[@raffaeledegiorgio3616]

Ciao Paul, in one video two of my requests have been answered: 1) One fragrance set up: Here we are with this fantastic Citrus shave. That Truefitt & Hill looks really a good shaving cream! 2) Bar soaps: Wrights, Pears and Imperial Leather showed up! I appreciated the result of the shave: your skin looks relaxed and well treated. Have a nice week Raffaele

[@PaulHFilms]

+Raffaele DG Thank you Raffaele,have a nice week too.....Paul.

[@pauliq3098]

Iime Paul's fanorite. Thanks!

[@PaulHFilms]

+Paul Iq Love it Paul.

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Great shave! Behave yourself with Mrs. H gone, no sneaking in more products while she is away.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Ossie Weinert You guessed it..lol.

[@tonymarinelli7303]

Your understudy plant is still very nice. I'll say it again, you are definitely the Mikhail Baryshnikov of shaving, very smooth and graceful.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Tony Marinelli Thank you Tony...made me smile that.

[@bryanb5787]

i would love to watch one of your cooking shows Paul, i think it would be amazing. great shave by the way, your wit and humor always make me smile.

[@Benson7290]

paul needs to do cooking videos for us guys that need to learn our way around the kitchen. Paul's instructions are so good and thorough I think cooking videos would not only be entertaining but very informative as well.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Bryan Boudreau Thanks Bryan, will do something in a future video, thanks much appreciated....Paul.

[@georgef7130]

Thanks for your time to post these formative videos. God Bless.

[@PaulHFilms]

+GLF JR Your welcome, thanks for watching them....all the best..Paul.

[@markmongo44]

Truefitt & Hill - West Indian Limes is one of my very favorite scents of all my soaps. Like you I do want to eat it. I will have to get the aftershave balm and cologne some day. Yes, Life is Good!! Cheers, Mark

[@PaulHFilms]

+markmongo44 A googd combination to get all three Mark....all the best....Paul.

[@Ben-ni8ef]

Hi Paul, hope you enjoy your visit to the Leeds shop. It's an excellent place with a good selection and friendly staff - also give out free fudge and samples with each purchase! You'll find it in the grand arcade in Leeds, about 5mins walk from the station. There's also a traditional barber next door if that's of any interest! All the best :)

[@PaulHFilms]

+Ben Fernie Thanks Ben, much appreciated, sounds a great shop.

[@dontcallmehowie]

I just used a Micromatic for the first time today. It is a serious razor. Not for beginners. I loved it! I only did one pass though. I wasn't sure if I could continue without a lot of blood.

[@PaulHFilms]

Good razor isn't it, glad you liked it.....nice vintage piece to have.....all the best....Paul.

[@nickrockinere]

Fantastic shave paul! If you want a reminder what them things are called what you hold your glycerin in, they are called a pipette.

[@PaulHFilms]

+nickrockinere Thank you for reminding me. all the best... Paul.

[@hobbitofny]

Paul, The GEM Micromatic Open Comb was patent as the Great Depression started. It was sold through out the 1930s and into the 1940s. I average 7 shave with a blade. One a R41 I average on two shave with a blade.

[@PaulHFilms]

+hobbitofny Something so good coming out of something so bad....amazing razor.

[@Danmandingo]

*Ahhhh citrus, always a damn fine choice.* *:D*

[@PaulHFilms]

+Danmandingo Love the stuff..lol.

[@qxazsaaaerhjkkjjjjjh]

Hi Paul . Just had the TOBS grapefruit arrive in the post. Will use next week as growing a weeks worth of growth prior to a cut throat barber shave in Leeds on Saturday . Can't wait

[@PaulHFilms]

+Paul Calder Hope you enjoy the TOBS grapefruit, fantastic realistic scent, and enjoy the barber's shave in Leeds too..will see that place myself in a few weeks....all the best...Paul.

[@johnmason8683]

Nice one again Paul, very informative for new wet shavers as usual. 👍😊

[@PaulHFilms]

+John Mason Thanks John

[@richardrevett8242]

Another great enjoyable informative lol video paul, Thank you 😀

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Richard :-)

[@slvmnr]

Oh yes, please do at least one cooking show. Will be looking forward to it!Does your window open so as to take a little video of area?Or a short walk or drive around the neighborhood, England you know. Like to see.

[@PaulHFilms]

+slvmnr Will try to do something yes, and thanks for watching too...all the best....Paul.

[@bendycard]

Oh swipe me, Truefitt and bleeding Hill! Nice shave Paul 😌👏

[@PaulHFilms]

+Dave C Lol.

[@jwetzel75]

Great shave Paul! Thanks for the video

[@PaulHFilms]

+John Wetzel Thanks John.

[@danlutter8061]

Like I mentioned in your last Gem Micromatic OC video: That razor sounds like you are buttering a piece of toast when you use it. I love mine. Great video.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Dan Lutter Very good description..lol....love it too...all the best....Paul.

[@detactical8698]

Another great shave there Paul. Some good advice too. I had to have a two week break from wet shaving due to water pipe problems at home. Had to electric shave. But I'm back with the DE now. What a bloody relief!!! 🙂 you really can't beat it. Looking forward to seeing your next shave at the weekend. All the best bud. Mark

[@PaulHFilms]

+DE Tactical Horrible that, no wet shaving....glad your back Mark.

[@imcndn27]

Nice shave Paul! I love that citrus musk after shave. It's great stuff!

[@PaulHFilms]

+imcndn27 Nice isn't it, thanks for watching....Paul.

[@williamdavies6958]

Another great shave Paul, love the sound of that razor cutting. Great advice again thanks, Coal tar soap is fantastic always leaves you feeling clean and fresh, and can help clear spots too. Hope Mrs H has a good time enjoy yourself, all the best

[@PaulHFilms]

+William Davies Thank you, yes great razor, enjoyed this shave very much. Coal Tar is great isn't it, Mrs H loved her time away thanks..all the best...Paul.

[@williamdavies6958]

PaulHFilms Glad Mrs H had a good time, all the best to you both

[@MichaelThomascga1996]

Great shave Paul! I'll have to hunt down a SE razor like that soon. It's something I will have to try. You made it look so easy & enjoyable. Nice tour of the soaps. Have a great rest of the week!

[@PaulHFilms]

+Michael Thomas Thanks Michael, great razors...all the best...Paul.

[@markmartin8431]

Yes it was a very nice shave! Do the single edge blades hold an edge better and if so is it because they see thicker blades? You had said you usually get three shaves and the there done! why don't you get six shaves from a double sided razor, since you would get three per side? Flowers excellent choice! The shirt you had on looked very good on you , nice color for you might buy more for other things goes good for you! Yes to the cooking video! Like that's a surprise to ya from me! :-) Also next video Scoff would be nice maybe pepperoni pizza with Peri and some little wedges of onion and cucumber that have been soaked in vinegar! :-) oh! That would be so lovely right now! maybe while doing the cooking video while something was cooking to fill time you could show how to make the onion and cucumber ! My mouths just starting to pucker a little thinking about it! Sitting here on the edge of the bed at 2:00am hungry AGAIN thanks to you! :-) lol... With shaving cream on the side of the bed cause you got to close to the mirror and it fell through! It does smell like lime kinda like Key lime Pie! Omg! See what you've done more food I can't stop! What is it with your videos! :-) atb Mr. Paul it was worth the wait staying up for the video now off for a quick Scoff about in the kitchen then to bed! :-) Mark in Texas!

[@PaulHFilms]

+Mark Martin They are slightly thicker Mark yes, I can get more than 3 shaves in honesty, but it does depend..you use both sides of the DE blade during a shave, if you only used one, you woud probably get 6 shaves...good to try. sorry to make you hungry..lol..I may make some more onions and cucumber, will film it maybe.....all the best..Paul.

[@markmartin8431]

Thank you Sir!

[@markmartin8431]

well hello I've been standing here waiting for ya! Now on with tha Shave! :-)

[@PaulHFilms]

+Mark Martin Thank you for being there Mark...hope you enjoyed it.

[@thecutem1]

Nice shave Paul. You should try Stirling soap lemon chill, you will love it.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Mohanad Seraj Thanks, yes that is on the list....all the best....Paul.

[@owenparratt4537]

Hi Paul, I had a look at the Leeds shaving shop, you'll need the credit card in there lol. Owen 💈

[@PaulHFilms]

+Owen Parratt Lol...could be trouble then.

[@BigDxxxx1]

Hmm, I'll see if they have a website and have a browse first then :)

[@huntergreen99]

Lovely shave man. Love that razor. Got one but no blades. The guy I bought them from on eBay never sent them and didn't respond so I had to open a case and get reimbursed. Leaving me without blades still. I've gotta search and find some more. Thanks for sharing. Great video mate.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Hunter Green Bad news with that eBayer, not good when that happens, these are great razors aren't they, hope you get some more soon all the best Mark and thanks....Paul.

[@huntergreen99]

+PaulHFilms I just found me some blades from a UK site. My buddy uses them they're the gem by personna stainless steel coated single edge razor blades. My buddy suggested I buy some from Cannaught shaving dot com and I found some got around 2-pounds 40. Or £2.40. Did I say it right? LOL anyway I think it was around four dollars or so in US money. Keep up the good job bro.

[@tonymarinelli7303]

I found a British Import store here in Las Vegas for which I am going to pay them a visit and get some Imperial Leather and Wrights Cold Tar soap. I can't wait to get my nose on that stuff.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Tony Marinelli That's great Tony, hope you enjoy them as I do...let me know what you think....Paul.

[@KingofWisdom]

One more thing, Paul. I completely agree that you have to be patient with DE shaving, especially if you're using more aggressive razors. It takes time to adapt to the properties of certain products, and you learn little tips and tricks over time. After a year of DE shaving, things have improved exponentially. I've had very rough shaves with my FaTip because it was far more aggressive than what I was used to, but I stuck with things and continued to grow and learn. Cartridge razors are designed to be foolproof, as long as you prep your face and apply soap, you'll probably get a good shave (unless you have really sensitive skin). DE shaving is more like a skill, it takes a few shaves to get all the little quirks of shaving with these razors, such as getting the right angle and using no pressure.

[@WolfRanger2008]

There is a German Guy who( I don't think ) does not make shaving videos per se but he made one demonstrating shaving with a "real" Cut Throat straight razor and the sound his blade made was remarkably similar to sound made by this SE razor. If I can locate the link I'll place here in an edit. As usual I enjoyed the show and I may be going crazy but I really think I can smell the lime! :D Thank You.

[@PaulHFilms]

+WolfRanger2008 Interesting, thanks very much, glad you could smell the limes :-)

[@Jacquesclt]

just in time for my mid morning shave. anybody else ever shaved whilst watching youtube? :P

[@PaulHFilms]

+Jacques Cloete Hope you enjoyed your shave....Paul.

[@Mark_Ocain]

Joe in Queens did a GEM shave not that long back, Man that guy moves fast LOL.. Oy Gevalt!! I'd cut myself to ribbons moving that quick LOL Great shave again Paul! I might see if I can find a nice example or start looking at the new breed like the "Mongoose"

[@williamowen5276]

+Mark O'Cain Nice thing about the "Mongoose" is you'll have a more Ridgid blade , No room for deflection , Solid connection , Safer , Only one side exposed and from what I understand very easy to find the angle , able to get in close to those sensitive areas...

[@Mark_Ocain]

+William Owen yeah I hear good things ..I might pop over to Maggard's and see if they have any. Thanks for that objective appraisal.

[@williamowen5276]

+Mark O'Cain No Sweat , I been thinking the same lately , I noticed a Mongoose head only on ebay as of yesterday , I Like those injector Single Edge blades...The Mongoose makes short work of your stubble !

[@PaulHFilms]

+Mark O'Cain Joe is great isn't he..hope you get one or the Mongoose, and enjoy them...all the best....Paul.

[@williamowen5276]

+William Owen Took the Plunge...Mongoose Head on the way , just under 2 bills Cdn.cost, shipping, duty and all the way from Miami U.S. of A... Can't wait

[@dominikrzepa6671]

Lovely flowers, awesome and funny video. Your enthusiasm and good spirit is contagious! When you will have a spare second could you tell us how to get that Evin Lemon Cologne please?

[@PaulHFilms]

+Dominik Rzepa Thank you, I got the Evin from a Turkish shop in Liverpool, but I think you can get it online, google is quite good usually. All the best.....Paul.

[@dominikrzepa6671]

+PaulHFilms Thank you very much Paul! Much appreciated!!

[@farik5470]

...and for a shave I go ))))

[@PaulHFilms]

+Farik Hope you enjoyed it :-)

[@farik5470]

Every single bit of it :))

[@waynestockton8953]

I've been to the traditional shaving company in Leeds it's in the Grand Arcade. I was only in it for about 15 mins and spent £170 I was like a kid in a candy shop

[@PaulHFilms]

Yes, that can happen all too quickly...lol...all the best Wayne. ..Paul.

[@CanadianGearAddict]

I say the Shave Snob should do a Shave in the future. What do you guys think?

[@PaulHFilms]

+cigarbufff His Lordship has been asked.

[@CanadianGearAddict]

LOL Awesome

[@donfraysier5079]

Gem razors are a nice change from the DE razors, although I enjoy both.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Don Fraysier Yes I agree....thanks..Paul.

[@robg836]

Citrus?! I don't squeeze my own lemons, so what makes you think I would I want to smell like the peasants?! HOW DARE YOU. Hahaha jokes, very nice shave Paul. What are you thinking for Sunday? Maybe the Gillette Slim Adjustable? I'll join you with that and use mine on Sunday too. I just ordered a lemon soap and aftershave called "here come the sun" by K Shave Worx. They are husband and wife artisans soap makers about 4 or 5 hours away in New York State where I also live. It's great supporting small and local businesses, especially to good friendly people.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Rob G All good fun eh Rob..lol...yes not sure what i will use Sunday, the soap sounds great, as you say, always good to suport local, family business, especially when they are friendly...all the best ..Paul.

[@RevSteveSutton]

Nice shave Paul. I didn't know you could get blades like that. wondering where you get them? Also thanks for showing the soap's brought back memories my dad shaved with a DE razor and didn't use a shaving soap just what whatever my mum get in for the family which was imperial leather. I remember getting him some shaving soap for Christmas one year and he was so good said thanks and we found it years later when he was ill and I said why didn't you use it? He replied I didn't because I was hoping to run out if soap and there was always some on the sink so I just used that. plus it I never used shaving soap when I was in the army so why now.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Steven Sutton You can get the blades on Amazon, and some shaving websites, your Dad sounded a great man Steven. These soaps are good enough to shave with...fantastic scents too.....all the best...Paul.

[@KingofWisdom]

There's nothing quite like getting a smooth shave, eh? Shaving has become quite enjoyable for me lately. Went out and bought a FaTip Piccolo at your suggestion in a previous vid (have a Grande) and I also ordered the closed comb FaTip Testina Gentile along with it. Curious to see how good the closed comb version is. Wish you all the best. By the way, since your channel is called PaulHFilms, I think you could get away with putting cooking videos on here, if you'd like. Anyone who's not interested can just skip it.

[@williamowen5276]

+KingofWisdom What Fatip of all of them do you find mildest? I'm not owning one but was curious...

[@KingofWisdom]

+William Owen I have only used the FaTip Grande, however, the FaTip Piccolo has the same head, the difference is the Grande has a slightly longer hollow handle and the Piccolo has a slightly shorter solid handle. The new FaTip Testina Gentile is their new closed comb model that is supposed to be milder, but still an efficient razor. Mine hasn't arrived in the mail yet, so I can't really give you my personal experience with it at this point. Hope that helps.

[@williamowen5276]

OK That sets me straight , Thanks

[@PaulHFilms]

+KingofWisdom Very smooth shave, I was pleased with it, didn't want to stop shaving really..lol. it sounds very harsh, but feels great( for me anyway). Yes will probably put the odd cooking video on here if I do them. Thanks for your comments, much appreciated...Paul.

[@KingofWisdom]

William Owen The Fatip open comb razors have a reputation for being really aggressive, and they are efficient, but if you master your technique they can be used as a daily driver with no issues. I've now used the Fatip Testina Gentile for one shave, and I will say it's considerably more mild than the open comb.

[@Akis_101]

Great shave Paul! And that razor is really beautiful! Is it hard to find blades for that or not?

[@hobbitofny]

+akishad If you want Treet or PAL Super or Gem Blue Star or Gem Personnal SS blades for the razor, I recommend www.myotcstore.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=gem

[@PaulHFilms]

+akishad It can be hard to find the blades, but the comment below this has left a link very kindly.

[@PaulHFilms]

+hobbitofny Thank you for this, much appreciated.

[@hobbitofny]

PaulHFilms You are welcome. They carry all the Personna /Gem labeled blades. From time to time they have great deals, like 120 blades for $25 or $27 dollars plus shipping.

[@paulsidebotham9513]

if you do come and visit my city it's in the grand arcade top of Leeds OK pal you will love it. 👍

[@PaulHFilms]

+Paul Sidebotham Thanks for that, did wonder exactly were it was...much appreciated....Paul.

[@bazemk5111979]

Awesome upload Paul, I enjoy watching your vids when I get a chance. Want to ask you, the wrist band jewelry you have on your right hand, you know its meaning right?

[@PaulHFilms]

+bazemk5111979 Thanks for watching, the Torque Bangle is gold and silver ball ends, I know some are made with magnets to aid pain etc....but otherwise no.

[@bazemk5111979]

it does have very old mythical meaning to it, but just curious does it really helps with aiding pain?

[@markanthonysmith413]

Damn it! where did that Jeeves get to, had to stand and mix your own lather, Can't get the staff nowadays. Great shave Paul, think I might have to invest in so for that pre-shave oil. - All the best Mark.

[@PaulHFilms]

+Mark Smith Jeeves does go missing at times, must tell him off....lol....it's good pre-shave oil Mark....all the best....Paul.

[@wtre428476]

Good shave Mr Paul...I think I recognize that blade...It is used by painters to remove old paint from wood...Much to harsh for my tender face...lol...Now tell the truth...did Mrs H leave those flowers for you...Very nice and far beyond your flower arranging Skills...lol...Your neck looked a little red at the end...and the shave sounded very rough ...I'm thinking we could modify that razor for use with a normal blade and just flip the blade over alter 3 or 4 shaves...per side.....Your thoughts...You could call it the "Pauly"...lol...Well I guess your cooking for one today...did you buy enough Beer...lol....don't forget to clean the litter...Cheers

[@PaulHFilms]

+William Trexler Thanks Bill, this sounded worse than it felt, really had a nice smooth shave, amazing, yes Mrs H did them before she left..lol.You could modify the razor, would be good infact to see an SE razor made for using half DE blades.....will blitz the place clean before Her Majesty gets back..lol.

[@s.j.l.8736]

Another great video, Paul. I love that posh guy, who shows up in your videos, lol, what is his name?

[@PaulHFilms]

+steven lamond Lord something, must ask him..lol.

[@cariza5]

paul do you like derby extra blades.

[@PaulHFilms]

+cariza5 Yes, I have had some good shaves from them, no issues as yet. Hope your keeping well....Paul.

[@rgonzalez2437]

thanks for sharing another great video, when you use such a soft cream (particularly one in the price range of T & H) do you load the brush straight from the tub or do you take a dab and put it in the brush then lather up?

[@PaulHFilms]

+Roger G I usually take some from the tub with my finger, put it into my bowl, then create the lather.

[@technicallybrilliant2760]

Paul , us london types insist on some respect for your betters - we like the fact you "peasants" use wilkinson sword gear - it benefits all us posh london types the ability to have plenty of "decent" stuff in stock , while you "peasants" use the cheaper stuff . - JOKING MATE ! - good video , nice razor - almost bought one today , but some forum guy says its a very aggressive razor , and i only like a risk free shave these days . You need to try out the above the tie slant s1 .... i do have the open comb slant s2 also .... just the head though - i suppose if you like you could try it out ? offers there , but your need a handle!

[@PaulHFilms]

+technicaly brilliant This made me laugh..lol...this razor does have a bite to it, but I found it very smooth, and thanks for the offer, but I may get one at some point, very kind of you though, appreciate it.... all the best...Paul.

[@technicallybrilliant2760]

np mate - take care , not a bad orchid you have in the film - very nice example of the genus ;^)

[@totalanthony]

Paul where did you get the SE blades for that razor ? Do they still make them ?

[@PaulHFilms]

+totalanthony The place I got them, doesn't seem to be selling them now, but usually eBay or Amazon.

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

I'm back. Just a thought and a question. If you can get 3 or 4 shaves out of a single edge blade, shouldn't we get 6 or 8 out of a double edge blade?

[@williamowen5276]

+Ossie Weinert Right , If a Rooster lays an egg on a fence post and the wind is blowing from the south which way does the egg fall ?

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

+William Owen I've already had my coffee William so I'm alert, roosters don't lay eggs!

[@williamowen5276]

your smarter than me then or why is a wheel round?

[@PaulHFilms]

+Ossie Weinert You would get 6 or 8 shaves from a double edge if you only used one side, say on 3 shaves,but as both are used, it doesn't work.. good question Ossie.

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

+PaulHFilms Thank's Paul. I thought that might be the case but wanted your thoughts on the matter.

[@kevincarmeille5392]

when the cat's away the mice will play :)

[@PaulHFilms]

+Kévin Carmeille Oh yes..lol.

[@williamowen5276]

When do we get to see the Leeds shop shaving video from the Grande Arcade? Will this be prior to PaulHCooks opening debut video Doning the Chefs hat and chasing the lamb around the paddock? I hope its "g"rated and I won't be here for the Q and A I know that... :>\

[@PaulHFilms]

+William Owen If I go, I will film it yes, it will be in a few weeks, time permitting. all the best...Paul.