I have been DE shaving for a few months and already accumulated half a dozen razors (early RAD symptoms). Monday, the USPS delivered my latest acquisition, a user grade long comb New with a ball end handle (cracked at both ends but stable.)The new razor looked menacing. After a thorough cleaning, I put it away. After all, I was already planning to use Krona with crystal Personna for the entire week. But I just couldnt wait.Yesterday morning I loaded my new New with an Astra, build up some nice Tobaco lather, and with great trepidation started shaving. Results were amazing! 2 WTG + 1 XTG. Smooth, close, no cuts or irritations. Same results today. Im an open comb convert. Hallelujah!