I recently acquired this 1930 NEW De Luxe Big Boy. I love the razor's feel and weight, but I'm still getting used to it -- it's my first open comb. I'd say it's pretty aggressive, yet very effective. I am finding it hard to avoid nicks and weepers, especially with XTG and ATG passes. It does seem like more of a 25-degree angle is best with this particular tool.
For those of you who have shaved with a Gillette NEW De Luxe, I'm curious as to what blades you would suggest. I have a coarse beard with sensitive skin, and I started out using a Nacet blade with this razor. Now, I've switched to an Astra SP, which is a bit smoother, but I find that I still have to be pretty careful... and take it slow.
Which blade do you think would give me the right balance of smoothness and sharpness?
For those of you who have shaved with a Gillette NEW De Luxe, I'm curious as to what blades you would suggest. I have a coarse beard with sensitive skin, and I started out using a Nacet blade with this razor. Now, I've switched to an Astra SP, which is a bit smoother, but I find that I still have to be pretty careful... and take it slow.
Which blade do you think would give me the right balance of smoothness and sharpness?