May not be interesting, but I have been using the SE for a little more than a week now. About 5 shaves so far. A few observations if I may:

1. It seems easier to shave a two day growth than shaving the next day.
2. A two day or more growth seems right. Shaving the very next day does not seem to give enough for the SE to bite into. Not sure if this is related to technique or goes with the experience of the Don's in this forum.
3. I tried two different stropping techniques (if i can call what i do as a 'technique'). The first few times I stropped about 30 times, with no pressure applied to the razor. The last two times I applied a little pressure as mentioned elswhere in the fourm.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...ghlight=barber

This seems to have given me the most comfortable shaves. This may be attributed to gaining experience in using the razor or stropping. Unfortunately i dont have sufficient data points to make a conclusion.

Overall I am thoroughly enjoying using the SE razor. I am getting very smooth shaves, no burn, no cuts (a few spots do happen, but they happened with DE's and razor sticks too!).

I have become confident enough to start buying a few more. I have 3 already and a few more are on thier way. Distinct RAD symptons, right? And i am loving every bit of it.

One day i may have enough money to get custom razors from Mr. Joe Chandler and Mr. Robert Williams.

Thanks to the forum and its unparalleled members. Amazing forum and outstanding people.