Bargain hunt. Three razors for a fiver.

The Gillette 'ball end' heavy Tech is incredible as regards smoothness for shaving. I have never heard of Velvet before, but I found this:

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/velvet-double-edge-razor.206610/
I used the ball-end for my shave this evening. What a cracking little razor! You were certainly right. I loaded a GSB, face lathered with Kent Luxury soap and had a very enjoyable shave, not BBS but still very good. Not a bit of irritation in sight.
 
I used the ball-end for my shave this evening. What a cracking little razor! You were certainly right. I loaded a GSB, face lathered with Kent Luxury soap and had a very enjoyable shave, not BBS but still very good. Not a bit of irritation in sight.

BBS is for pansies that like preening in front of a mirror while guys like you & I are already done shaving and dancing with the dames.