That is one nice razor! And yes, attention and focus are key. I have experience sharpening and using tools. So I have not approached the straight edge the way one picks up a Gillette Fusion or other cartridge razor.
Friday September 25 SOTD
First shave with the Aristocrat I got yesterday and I'm VERY happy
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Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1:st gen in No #15 Set
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Brush: Yaqi High Mountain Badger
Soap & A/S: Proraso Sandalwood
2020-09-25
Ikea Bowl ¤ Semogue 2000 ¤ Gillette Tech + Merkur Super
TFS Zagara Gelsomino ¤ Myrsol Agua De Limón ¤ Scuderia Ferrari Black
Great photo, beautiful razor.Saturday 09.26.20 SOTD
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Gillette Valet Auto/Strop Gold VC4
Feather Fhs-10 Hi-Stainless
Yaqi Moka Express 26mm 2-Band Badger
Barrister's Reserve Spice Shaving Soap
Barrister's Reserve Spice Aftershave Splash