After trading my R41 I've been keeping my eye out for OCs that are more aggressive than the mildly aggressive razors (e.g., Red Tip; 34C/38C; 37C/39C; Progress @ higher settings) but less so than the R41, aka the chrome cannibal. The Fatip helped fill the gap. I think that the Gillette New Tech Long Comb further helps to fill the gap being somewhat less aggressive than the Fatip, but clearly more than the mildly aggressive razors. I just used this razor this A.M. and got an excellent shave, but I was surprised at the extent to which I felt the blade (third shave with a Rapira Plat Lux, a pretty smooth blade; also used Cella). The point here is that I have read threads started by gents looking for an unthreatening, albeit aggressive open comb (e.g., more than the 15C). I would suggest this be considered as an alternative in this dialogue. If it has been bantered about but I have missed it, I apologize.My problem in general is that I equate "feeling the blade" to that extent with the shave not being smooth. I am not sure that is correct or proper or whatever.
Here is the razor of which I write.
Here is the razor of which I write.
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