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Razor was waiting on my desk Monday morning (thanks rascally!).
First shave: 2 days growth, wanted to be safe so loaded a 7 o'clock yellow and Wickham. Became quite aware of poor angle my first shave. I could feel the aggressiveness on my far side when being sloppy (the norm for me - although sensitive I tend to be fast and furious). Angle surely the problem in performance as I had to do full 3 passes + a touch up to get the area on the right (left handed) which became a bit red after all that.
Second shave: Next day, same yellow and HTGAM. I payed a bit more attention and with the blade broken in had a better but still just okay shave. Wasn't seeing any benefit yet over my trusty EJ89.
Third shave: today; two days growth. Went with a fresh Voshkod and Mike's. I got just a superb lather with loads of cushion. Was late for dinner, as usual, so back to fast and furious and just had a fantastic shave. That blade and soap made it a breeze so I got it in 1 pass + touch up.
Verdict so far: Well I have fantastic shaves like today with my 89 quite often. I'm not really sure what benefit the slant is meant to give. I'm reading that some find it better for a couple days growth. I can usually accomplish the same in my 89 with a new Feather/Voshkod. I find it weird after drooling over the beautiful iKon how the Merkur bar slants but the top stays straight. It doesn't seem to warp the blade so much as open a chasm for a potentially more aggressive shave on one end depending on the angle.
I'm still looking forward to a few more shaves with it and then I think maybe you're next ajk101. Does that sounds right dodgy?
First shave: 2 days growth, wanted to be safe so loaded a 7 o'clock yellow and Wickham. Became quite aware of poor angle my first shave. I could feel the aggressiveness on my far side when being sloppy (the norm for me - although sensitive I tend to be fast and furious). Angle surely the problem in performance as I had to do full 3 passes + a touch up to get the area on the right (left handed) which became a bit red after all that.
Second shave: Next day, same yellow and HTGAM. I payed a bit more attention and with the blade broken in had a better but still just okay shave. Wasn't seeing any benefit yet over my trusty EJ89.
Third shave: today; two days growth. Went with a fresh Voshkod and Mike's. I got just a superb lather with loads of cushion. Was late for dinner, as usual, so back to fast and furious and just had a fantastic shave. That blade and soap made it a breeze so I got it in 1 pass + touch up.
Verdict so far: Well I have fantastic shaves like today with my 89 quite often. I'm not really sure what benefit the slant is meant to give. I'm reading that some find it better for a couple days growth. I can usually accomplish the same in my 89 with a new Feather/Voshkod. I find it weird after drooling over the beautiful iKon how the Merkur bar slants but the top stays straight. It doesn't seem to warp the blade so much as open a chasm for a potentially more aggressive shave on one end depending on the angle.
I'm still looking forward to a few more shaves with it and then I think maybe you're next ajk101. Does that sounds right dodgy?
