My new razor arrived this morning and, as predicted by many on this site, was definately not 'shave ready'.

I couldn't resist giving it a try, and it just wouldn't cut through my 2 day old beard growth.It was like shaving with a butter knife !! I didn't cut myself or anything, and stopped farely soon after starting.
Finished the shave off with a Mach3 , and managed to cut myself with it!

I really can't believe that these things are shipped out so poorly sharpened (it isn't as though it was a cheapie either). I am sure there are many people out there who get one of these, try it and think they are crap. If they don't know about sites like this i'm sure they would just give up.

Can't wait for the razor I ordered from Joe Chandlers site to arrive. However, as its Christmas I doubt it will appear for a few weeks or so. I had hoped I wouldn't have to buy any more Mach3's - ce la vie.

Norhpole