Agreed. This is precisely why I love carbon steel blades and why I have been using them regularly for the past two years. They are gentle on my skin. The Captains are certainly terrific blades and are very gentle. They would be in my rotation if I had a good supply. But I am more than happy with my current supply of vintage carbons.
Ssssshhh, we should keep this a secret or the next possible fad will be double edge carbon steel blades and everyone will be buying them up and jacking up the prices