The rubber band shim

The difference it makes for me is that without a shim I can't shave with the head flat on my face, with a shim I can.
Flat on the face seems a natural angle for me when using an SE.
This is based on my British made 1912.
 
To quote the instruction leaflet: "In order to obtain the best results do not hold the razor flat against the face, or at right angles to the face."

That said, I do agree it does seem to provide a better shave with the cap flat to skin... It gives me a ton of irritation if I use it any other way (with the modern GEM blades.)
 
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