Tried an Astra SS, and didn't like it. It felt sharp, but in an unsmooth way. Got an acceptable first pass out of it without drama, but using it ATG didn't feel like an experience I would get through unscathed. Settled for a SAS.
Maybe they get smoother on shave 2, or could be tamed with a Rockwell R2 plate, but I'm going to use a different blade tomorrow, and enjoy it.
Saturday 20210417
365 Shaves in 2021: 107 for 107 = 100%
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed (England)
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
Brush: Simpson Classic 2 in Best
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Gent's Gin
BBS face and DFS+ neck. Maybe one of these days I'll manage a perfect neck shave. This razor with light aluminium handle (52g all in) is the likeliest contender so far.
Tried putting the Rockwell head on a Windrose RA3 Ti handle, and it was 30g lighter at 88g. (The Al handle makes it top heavy, so isn't a good match for the Rockwell).
The lightened Rockwell felt more agile, and the Ti handle looks good. Relaxing DFS, and got a better than average neck result again.