Ok Gents, today was the moment of truth!

Used the UC Spike to shave off a 4 day beard and other than some slight tug near the toe, it was a very pleasant shave.

I even had my Henkels ready to do my neck and jaw, but the Spike performed so well on my cheeks I just went ahead and used it on my whole face.



I've also learned from this that my "edge estimation" skills have a long way to go...as you'll note I initially thought the WB would be mroe "shave ready" than the Spike, but it appears to be the other way around. I stropped both last night and tested them on my forearms. Both shaved, but the WB edge felt "rougher" if that makes sense...almost like using it on my face would be begging for razor burn. I will take it back to the Norton and strop again, but I think my "bargain" razor purchase may lead to me needing to buy a 10k or 12K stone. LOL