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Just as a follow up. Had my first shave with the new 7/8 blade pictured above. The irritation I experienced with the other Riga was definitely user error!! Stropping may have mellowed the edge but...

Several Shaves down. I love this blade! Super comfortable BBS shave, very comfortable in the hand and well balanced . I don't know if the improvement is in the technique or several trips to the...

2nd shave

OK, the second shave down with my new Riga. I took the given advice and paid particular attention to keeping a lower than normal angle and very little pressure. MUCH BETTER!! I...

Would it be safe to assume that the less hollow the grind, the less forgiving the blade?

I did play with the angle during the first shave. I will definitely shallow the angle and "shave the...

I did receive my Rigarazor purchased from is..ma on ebay. The razor is beautiful! The razor is an 8/8 with Grenadill wood scales and Böhler R100 carbon steel. I believe it is a 1/4 hollow or close...