+1 to those who proceeded me in this thread. I'd like to add this: For me, the Holy Grail of blade care/maintenance is the feeling of shaving with a "velvet squeegee". Now, I'd be less than honest if I said that I got this with hollow-ground blades -- I don't; but I do come darn close with my wedges. For me (YMMV), it's a combination of the size, weight, and grind, together with proper honing, polishing, and stropping... and technique (remember to be "methodical and deliberate", and rely on progressively removing the stubble; really "learn" where WTG, ATG, and XTG are, on your face, and work accordingly).

Smooth shaving!