I am fairly new to SR and have been using my only razor,a Dovo best quality, nearly every day. I just received a Geo. Wostenholm & sons razor from Steve at invisible edge (great service) and am amazed at the difference.It is an old blade so is quite a bit narrower than the dovo. This shaves beatifully and is much smoother. Is this because of a stiffer blade? I am at that age that when I stretch the skin to shave I look like the bug from 'Men in Black!' My point is that as a newbie you get used to your first razor and are tempted to stick with that make and type, but it is worth taking the plunge and trying a different type of blade to find one that suits your skin.
Now I don't know what to go for for my third razor as my other half has said she will buy me a nice one for my 50th. Anyway thanks to everyone on SRP (Lynn for the dvd) for your help and advice. I have found answers to all my questions either by asking or 'lurking' and reading other peoples answers.