Thread: Japanese Video?

OK I just had the most effortless shave ever! But I didn't use the Japanese straight piece. I used a western Boker razor I paid 25 bucks for at an antique shop. It had some chips in the edge, so I worked them out slowly from my 1k up to the 12k over several days, and some sandpaper to boot the tang. Today I thought I'd be different and use it.
My prep was similar, (anthony's) preshave oil, some (aveda) prelather, hot towls, relather (leatherneck) and GO! I did massage my face first in the shower, never done that before. I've had some recent very frustrating shaves using the japanese razor, and had only places of BBS on my face, occasionally. I was up for something different.
Using the Boker today was totally different indeed! It slid effortlessly through my beard. I had no idea I needed that little pressure before! I have way more BBS surface on my face and I did it quicker, with fewer passes, no nicks, or burn.
I am convinced this has to do with blade geometry. The Boker was tarnished and ugly but still had a very thin edge. The Fujiichi however is very thick, more obtuse by far. Do you suppose when it was made there was much more metal and the edge came to a much smaller angle?
I will use the Boker for a week or so to judge the consistency. Also, my technique will get better, but then I plan to switch back to the Fuji-ichi to see if my touch has improved or if the blade is in fact too obtuse to shave with comfortably.

Thoughts?

Happily BBS,
JP