Well, just got done with my first DE shave and all I got to say is "SWEET"! I got a 1959 Gillette Fatboy off ebay and used that with a Feather blade. Very impressive shave, I must say! I had a few weepers and I nicked the old Adams Apple slightly, but that can be chalked up to inexperience with the razor. It's not a Straight shave, but very close! My best way of checking is how much, if any growth is back later on in the day. These razors and Straight razors are the ONLY way to shave! Why do people even waste their time with the new razors? Guess the advertisers have brainwashed the populace on how superior the multi blade razors are (yeah right!) It just keeps getting better every day! Thanks to all for all the advice and help with straight razors and DE razors. This is truly a great Brotherhood to belong too! God Bless All and Happy New Year!