And this is why I've never dipped my toes into these muddy, deep waters.
Much as the concept appeals to me, I can't seem to correlate any version to a razor I'm familiar with. I hear many preferences, but no correlations.
I've suffered from the after effects of the wrong razor for as much as 10 days. Sensitive skin and marginally acceptable technique - that describes me.
Combine this with the potential for the razor to have been dropped, or otherwise being out of alignment, and I'm just a bit gun shy. If I suffer from a bad shave, is this razor a good sample? Do I risk 5-10 more days' discomfort by purchasing another example of the same model? Do I move on?
I can certainly minimize this possibility of an out of spec razor by avoiding TTOs and TTO adjustables (moving parts).
Perhaps this is the memory of the dreadful shaves I got with my TTO adjustable in the late 60s. The first Wilkinson cartridge razor I purchased (circa 1970) was a revelation to me at the time.
Life is too short for shredding my face until I find "the one".
Im envious of those with perfect technique and leather faces who can pick up any razor and be happy, but that's not me.
So, having written this tome, I remain open to the concept, but having found a couple of new production razors that work for me, I don't see the point in exploring this.
Of course, I may change my mind next week ;-)
... Thom
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