I'm referring to my ikon oc 2013 model. I just love this razor. It takes off 2-3 days growth like nothing. I was under the impression they are very aggressive by nature. My R41 is on the other end of the spectrum. I find this razor to be less aggressive than my slant, witch I don't find to be aggressive. I've been using a gillette yellow in my oc and also feathers. Both blades work very well.Highly recommend this razor, can't wait for the slant to come out.
Are open combs supposed to be this mild?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the iKon razor head is based on a Gillette NEW. I don't have the iKon, but I have two NEWs and I totally agree with your sentiments!
The iKon OC is based on the NEW Deluxe. Indeed it is a very efficient razor but doesn't feel aggressive. Can't remember who mentioned it but I also get a great shave from it with any blade I put into it.
I'm also waiting for the slant.
I'm also waiting for the slant.
Ditto. If you want aggressive with this razor, put the SB in 
I find the OC to be moderate. The SB version was much more aggressive (too aggressive for me). The OC is slightly less aggressive than a New, IMHO; perhaps just a tad more so than the Webers.
Open Comb does not, by itself, imply an aggressive razor. Blade exposure (amount of blade past a line tangent to the cap and guard) and to a lesser degree blade gap, are the most important variables and those are independent of whether it's open comb or a safety bar.
My iKon OC is just right. I guess I could always shim it if I needed more aggression. But a nice super sharp blade like a Kai works great for a few days growth. Plus I have never seen any rust on it like they talk about with other SS razors. Guess I just live right.
I just purchased my first OC today. I ended up going for a Merkur 1904 OC. Never tried one before, all my DE have SB on them.
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