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I had a look at both blades with a geologist's hand lens (about x20 or x30, I think) and the difference is huge - on the Ator the cutting edge is nearly smooth, with very fine scratches from a very...

The amazon razor is from 'Ayat Precision Instruments', (here). I think I'll use it to practice on the barber hone, to try to get my strokes smooth and level, and then maybe use it for chopping...

I've just tried the Ator and I can't see myself going back to the cheap one. This must be the closest shave I've ever had. I'm feeling deeply relaxed.

After stropping, the Ator cut through the...

Thanks, all. That sounds like good advice.

I probably do need to get it properly honed by someone who knows what they're doing, so I will do that in the near future. However, since the 'not shave...

Hi everyone,

I've just started using a straight - 4 shaves so far - with a very cheap razor and strop set from amazon. Although I didn't have anything to compare it with, this blade was not as...