Testing how long GEM Blades last?

[ShadowsDad]

I find that starting with a milder razor like a 1912 for the first 4 shaves or so takes the place of stropping. But we do what works for ourselves. After those first shaves they get moved to a more aggressive razor. My fav' being a Shovelhead, but not shaving every day the Shovelhead couldn't handle the cutoffs.