I suggest you don't do that all at once. As you open the razor, it's weight starts to become a factor. That is, just the weight of the razor starts approaching too much pressure.Scotto said:Well, first shave with the Feather in the Futur was a success. In retrospect, I could have shaved with it wide open as I usually do, but discretion is the better part of valor, as they say.
I like these blades a lot. Very smooth shave, and they appear to do a better job on my gorilla-whiskers than the Merkurs do. Going across and against the grain with Merkurs, I always feel a bit of pulling around my chin and moustache area which can get a bit uncomfortable. Not so with the Feathers. These babies are so sharp that they cleaned up those areas with no discomfort. I am looking forward to cranking the razor wide open tomorrow to really see what they can do.
Why not try a 6 and see what happens.
You didn't mention anything about this, but I found that the most remarkable thing about the Feathers in the Futur is how smooth they made the razor. I had used that razor over 40 years and just accepted its harshness. Then, with the Feather it was gone! I had to make sure I had a blade in the razor.