Well I am back to the original configuration of my razors for keeps. My EJ Bulbous came with the Merkur head when I bought it three years ago and that was my only razor until I pruchased the Georgian with the EJ/Muhle head two years later. As I said in previous posts, I was able to switch the heads and use the heavier Bulbous handle which I preferred. I then planned to use the Georgian with the Merkur head only as a travel razor.
Since I got such an excellent shave with the Georgian, I put the heads back where they started to give it another go. I do believe that I paid closer attention to technique, especially in my tricky areas and that must have had something to do with the noticable improvement. I still find the newer EJ/Muhle head to be more than compentent and very comfortable, but perhaps it is just a touch too mild for my beard which is entirely gray and very tough.
I also have switched to a stiffer pure badger EJ travel brush, which I think does a much better job of lifting the stubble and therefore making it stand up in the lather for easier reduction with each pass.
Great hobby this DE shaving. You have a chance to learn something new every single day.
I will now be traveling with the Georgian and milder head because shaving in an unfamiliar place would likely be best served by erring on the side of caution.
I am still staunchly in the Edwin Jagger corner as my Merkur head was in fact given a bit of extra fit and finish in Sheffield. :mrgreen: