Went with the GW Pipe razor and a new shaving soap on Saturday night. I also had a C.W. Sheehan razor on standby since it is on a similar shape and grind. Did all 3 passes with the Pipe and used the Sheehan for a touch up pass. The GW Pipe pulled a bit on the first pass, but wasn't too bad. My face is a bit sensitive currently due to an allergic reaction and there was some razor burn, but I think that is more due to the allergies; my face is puffy and irritated all the time and showering with warm water makes it that much worse and itchier. I am taking it to an Ozuka Asagi J Nat and then stropping linen and then leather (Illinois 127 Strop) and the edge looks nice under 20 and 30X, but it doesn't seem to be as smooth. Thinking of trying some 1/2 Micron CroX on Balsa after the stone and seeing how that works.