I ended up with one of those for Christmas (was supposed to be the OC version) It is a very nice shave, and seems both effective and forgiving. I have had two of my best shaves yet with it. I like the weight in the handle.
Welcome! The Merkur shave head is very popular. I prefer a long-handled, heftier model but even so, it's a good tool for noobs and old hands you've got there.
Enjoy it and just wait till you start looking around for more. Bwahaha!
Precisely! I find it a very good match to the Tech. With a sharp blade, this little gem is great. Now, mind you, it won't replace my 15C or Muhle R89, but it is good to have on hand -- especially for untried blades...