I started safety-razor shaving rather late in life, and after four months feel I am starting to make progress. I think my prep was lacking, but I'm finally starting to get comfortable shaves. I use almost exclusively a 70's English Tech with a modern stainless steel handle. My current favorite blade is a Bic Chrome Platinum. I see a lot of love on here for Fatip razors, so I just purchased Grande. I haven't shaved with it. Compared to my Gillette the blade exposure on the Fatip looks horrendous. What do others think?