so I shaved with the kropp for the first time this morning. and I noticed a couple things, I do really like it, that wide blade is easy to see the angle, the weight feels a bit light, the jimping on top and bottom is something that I do really like, though the edges on the corners of the spine are a bit sharp, so maybe some stippling there that is just on the middle of the spine might do nicely. the scales are a black plastic, and though they look nice, they are a bit slick in my hand. the monkey tail is a nice size for my finger. I did notice that I got the buttered toast on some strokes, but not on others. and the shave was nice and smooth, though not much different from my other 3 favorites, or the others ive shaved with. so far I have 18 vintage razors, and a dozen or so that I have made, and have 6 more vintage ones on the way to play with.
I am noticing that weight of the blade is huge, and something I have to keep in mind when honing, stropping, and shaving. the thicker grinds with the added mass seem to take much less effort on my part to keep steady both on the stones and strop. but then on my face if its too heavy, I have to pay attention or I start using too much pressure.
I had to look up luddite. while I do like the vintage looking razors much more than the mirror polished look, id sure hate to have to give up my powerhammer, pid controlled kiln, belt grinders, or laptop and internet connection.....