Dave-the-rave said:
Well my FAC SS just arrived so gimme a few days and I'll get back to you. :icon_razz:
Well that didn't take long so I'm back to you. I had a DE razor arrive today with the FAC SS so I shaved with it. So there I was patiently waiting for me beard to grow back so I could try the FAC SS and I thought sod it I'll shave me dome with it.
I'm not exactly experienced at head shaving. I've done it maybe five times using a Schick, Tech and DE89. I just wouldn't attempt it with my shavette. Anyway with a Pro blade loaded I set to work shaving off ten days hair.. Done. With one tiny cut which is right on a scar and is always a bugger.
Now head shaving is different from face shaving as the skin is tighter, sits over bone and the hair is softer, but from that first experience I'd say it's a breeze to use. If you can master a shavette with DE blade you'll take this in your stride.
The extra blade length, rounded corners and razors weight make it swift and forgiving. As for the sharpest blades known to man only reserved for the ultra experienced shaver or the world will end... Yeah they're not bad at all. They're razor blades. My nut's cue ball smooth everywhere except...the bald bit. I always forget to shave that bit somehow.
I'd say if ya really want one, get it. Certainly don't be put off by the scary mongering which precedes it. My shavette is much scarier. Hope that helps.
Edit:There's a FAC SS on ebay for £97 delivered, from a UK seller.