Carbon steel vs. Inoxidable OR 1/2 Hollow vs Full hollow
Okay, today I obtained my second straight razor. A 7/8 full hollow colibri in carbon steel, slightly banged up, but well restored (it's missing the gold inlay, and there is a little pitting high up on the blade). My other razor is a 5/8 Dovo Inox, brand spanking new.
Now, if I compare the two shaves, the Colibri is much less aggressive than the Dovo, gives more feedback (because of the full hollow I presume) and is generally a smoother shave. When I say smoother, I do not mean that it shaves closer (actually, it wasn't as close, but I am struggling a bit with the proper angle), but the feel is much better and much less irritation.
Now, I have just started this journey, so I am chalking a bit of it up to inexperience. Despite that, my question is whether I am on to something here. Or maybe it is the stropping? I notice that the 7/8 strops much easier.
Also, my skin is loving the less aggressive shave. :D