Be interested on your thoughts on the Tatra, Chris.A great shave with the Tiger today. Unsurprisingly, the correct alignment helped considerably! I thought the blade might struggle on the first pass with 2 days growth but it quickly smoothed out and the the their pass (ATG) was effortless. Rocking a face feeler finish now.
Logically I should now see how long this blade lasts but I've chucked it so I can give the Tatra a go next (locked, aligned and loaded in the Progress!).
Today's shave (SOTD) has continued the use of these Czech blades in the Progress. The second shave with the Tatra was acceptable and I have a smooth finish. Based on my (admittedly limited) experience with these blades, I'm swaying towards the Tiger as my preferred blade of the two as it felt slightly sharper and smoother.
I'll give them both another run in a different razor in a few weeks and report back.
Off topic but I love the Merkur Progress!
They're good razors Karl - excellent value for money. By pure accident, half my razor collection is adjustable. I tend to find a setting I like then stick with it. Others like to make adjustments during the shave.Ive never tried any adjustable razor but there is a Merkur progress currently for auction on ebay...
I must say I do love my progress and would say I think it's a razor everyone should ownIve never tried any adjustable razor but there is a Merkur progress currently for auction on ebay...
...I wonder if there is some coating on the blade that meant the first outings didn't agree with me?
Will keep using and see.
Thanks Bogeyman.ALL stainless blades are coated, lest we be not able to use them for shaving. It's the coating + the hardened edge that imparts the smoothness.
...So what's happening to my blade?
Am I wearing down the coating?...
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