Just had the 2nd shave with my New LC. The first one was a little rough as I didn't treat the razor with enough respect, subconsciously thinking of it as yet another Gillette mildie.
This time, I put it on a longer, heavier handle (which typically helps me with not applying extra pressure).
Started with a Feather on its 6th use. Expected it to be smooth and safe, like the 5th one was in a mild razor. In LC, though, it felt like shaving with a lid of a tin can.
So I tossed the Feather and installed an Indian Astra SP on its 2nd use.
The shave was far better, but felt very close and I did get several weepers. I almost never get weepers anymore. Not just under the chin, which is my trouble spot, but even on the cheek. Luckily they all went away after a cold water wash.
The alum block, to my surprise, hardly produced any stinging at all.
Now about an hour and a half later, my skin feels good, although I can feel some tenderness to touch.
My benchmark razors are Parker Variant OC and Baili 131 or Maggard V3A (very similar in feel and performance).
Parker is very smooth, very efficient, doesn't feel aggressive, leaves skin feeling as if there was no shave at all.
Baili and Maggard both feel pretty aggressive (that is, lots of felt blade presence and loud feedback) but are actually pretty forgiving, even mild, and also very efficient razors. All bark, little if any bite.
This particular New LC both feels and is aggressive. Also extremely efficient, almost no cleanup required after the first three passes. It's been a while since I used R41 the last time, but they may be similar - if so, it's definitely not a daily driver for me.
This time, I put it on a longer, heavier handle (which typically helps me with not applying extra pressure).
Started with a Feather on its 6th use. Expected it to be smooth and safe, like the 5th one was in a mild razor. In LC, though, it felt like shaving with a lid of a tin can.
So I tossed the Feather and installed an Indian Astra SP on its 2nd use.
The shave was far better, but felt very close and I did get several weepers. I almost never get weepers anymore. Not just under the chin, which is my trouble spot, but even on the cheek. Luckily they all went away after a cold water wash.
The alum block, to my surprise, hardly produced any stinging at all.
Now about an hour and a half later, my skin feels good, although I can feel some tenderness to touch.
My benchmark razors are Parker Variant OC and Baili 131 or Maggard V3A (very similar in feel and performance).
Parker is very smooth, very efficient, doesn't feel aggressive, leaves skin feeling as if there was no shave at all.
Baili and Maggard both feel pretty aggressive (that is, lots of felt blade presence and loud feedback) but are actually pretty forgiving, even mild, and also very efficient razors. All bark, little if any bite.
This particular New LC both feels and is aggressive. Also extremely efficient, almost no cleanup required after the first three passes. It's been a while since I used R41 the last time, but they may be similar - if so, it's definitely not a daily driver for me.