Quote Originally Posted by CtwoHsix0h View Post
Well, after my first shave with the Esbjerg, I can report that it's one hell of a fine shaver. Not a drop of blood spilled; not a whisker spared.

Despite its size and weight, it felt very comfortable and well-balanced in my hand. So I smeared on some Proraso pre-shave and lathered up with MWF and set to work. I wanted to try the blade without stropping to see how it shaved out of the box -- and it was a little rough. I took a few moments to give it 30 laps each on fabric webbing and leather, then tried again. I was rewarded with a smooth-as-silk shave.

The lack of sound took a little getting used to, but I wouldn't say you get zero feedback from this monstrous blade. I can still feel my whiskers meeting their demise, even if I can't hear it.

The remarkable thing about this blade is that it took exactly ZERO pressure to mow down three days of growth. In fact, I suspect the whiskers may have simply leapt off my face when they saw this fearsome work of art coming their way.

At least for me, this is definitely not a blade to use when half-asleep and rushing to get ready for work in the morning. It's not like my nimble little Aust that would never bite me in a million years. It's more like a half-tamed primal beast that does what you want as long as you show it respect. But the moment you get careless, it'll sink that French point into the corner of your nostril or an unsuspecting earlobe without mercy or remorse. Of course, that simply adds to the thrill of using it.

The bottom line: I can't wait to shave with my Esbjerg again! Before I purchased it, I was a little hesitant to spend so much on a single razor. But now, after a single shave, I don't know why I ever hesitated. This is a great razor. It shaves as well as anything else in my collection, but it is, by far, the most fun to use.
I'm very happy to hear that. One day when I get the money, I'm going to get one before they go up in price which happens sometimes...............