I think you are right here Michael. I tried the Schick with the #3 plate this morning and it was a smoother/closer shave for sure but there was still some irritation but not anywheres near what I had yesterday!! In fact I'm really thinking that part of that was still left from yesterday as I was irritated well into the evening yesterday from the morning shave.When I first received and shaved with the razor I found the Personna blades a bit rough, even when hand loading them. The base plate may indeed be too aggressive for you, but I would be curious if the #3 paired with the Schick would give you a better experience.
I have come to the conclusion that the #3 plate just is too aggressive for me and it probably wouldn't get too much action from me at all. I tried adjusting angle mid shave but that made no difference in the outcome I'm afraid. The #2 plate and the Schick combo was what really worked the best for me.Though the #2 plate was the better experience here I feel that the Supply Provision doesn't give me the kind of shave that my General / Kai combo gives me...
Though at first I felt the Supply Provision was a very hefty razor the more shaves I got into it the weight wasn't an issue for me. I found the quality of the razor to be outstanding and for the price they are selling it at with the 3 different plates, feel it is priced fairly. In fact for a 1st time buyer with the discount they offer through email, its even better... I really can't find any true faults of the razor overall and would have to say my experience was very positive.
That being said and after some initial thought, maybe this would better serve someone else as my daily needs are pretty much covered and I fear the SP wouldn't get the love from me as it would someone else. I'd like to thank Michael for the pleasure to take part in the pass around and have enjoyed everyones input here and elsewhere in regards to how this razor shaves...