To Rekmeyata: I agree with your reasoning to some extent. I got back into wet shaving after a 47 year absence. The Kickstarter Supply Stainless Steel (Single Edge) was my entry point, coming from Gillette Fusion Cartridge razors. The Supply did not work well for me, so I opted to try a modern Double Edge, to see if it might work for me (Rockwell 6C). After I started reading the forums, I purchased the Razorock Game Changer to see if there was a difference in the two shaves. There was for me. So that started my "research" and intellectual curiousity into what made razors shave differently, and which ones would work best for me. It was a long journey, and you are correct...the bottom line is: Did it really matter what razor I used, if the result was whiskers removed from my face...regardless of design, geometry, price, etc. Well, what I found through my journey was that "my shaving technique" required testing different razors to find the ones that worked best for me. Most experts insisted that a heavy stainless razor would "do the work better" because of it's weight. That is true for them, but for me and my technique...I got the most comfortable shaves with a super light razor with a medium blade gap, less blade exposure, a thinner head and a longer handle. If I had listened to the majority and did not try many different razors, I would have a razor that worked, but was less comfortable and less efficient than what I actually wound up with...resulting in a quick comfortable BBS shave with no drama. IMHO, I believe that more experiences lead to improved results. I only have a couple of razors (collectables) near $200 (worth more today) and many in the $5 to $70 range. In the end, I have 3 razors I use 90 percent of the time, and many of the others will be sold. My experiences with many razors taught me a lot about razor design, blade feel, shaving techniques, blade differences, modern versus vintage, history...and I would not trade any of that gained knowlege, if it can help others. I have enjoyed my journey and have had the same experience with soaps. creams, aftershaves and colognes. I have a handful that I like the best and use most of the time. I am glad you found what works best for you, without the excessive time and money spent on a long journey. Questons: 1) What razor finally worked best for you? 2) Did you try the Henson? If not, I hope you will.
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