Everyone knows that certain blades are just amazing like the Filarmonicas, the Bartmann and Le Grelot. But there are so many other razors that i have traded that shave as well for a fraction of the cost.
First, vintage razors are best and I think that we are all in agreement. Has anyone ever used a Gortz- probably not. I simply could not believe how well it shaved. Recently used a T Hessen Bruch 6/8 that blew my socks off!

I firmly believe that jnats are the best final finishers. The evidence is in the slurry. I can finish with my Belgian yellow after no more slurry is given off, then I use any of my jnats with a small amount of slurry and the mixture turns instantly black. Coticules are great but if there is empirical evidence that a jnat keeps cutting then something has not been finished. Then I use my TM linen to debur,strop and I always TEST SHAVE to make certain. i know the experts will say that they know exactly when a blade is shave ready but unless it's tested there is no real proof of how well it shaves

What razors have you used that really impressed that no one has heard of?