Late reporting. Second shave had to wait till the face healed up from the irritation from shave 1. Last week, shaved with my favorite little Robeson. that shave was nice and smooth. I could feel the dif between the 8k and the finer finishes, but it was still rather comfy all around. Last night, shaved with that big ol Joe Smith wedge again. I could feel the irritation beginning almost immediately. I am fairly certain that this is my own fault, as I seem to be putting more pressure on my face when using this hefty chunk of steel. (its the heaviest blade currently in my lineup) Being new to such a big beasty, I might have the same problems no matter what I honed it on. Is it allowed to switch razors in mid test? a smaller , lighter, wedge might suit my shaving style better.