I agree with Basil. That is why I am not interested in the hype about new SE razors. I have borrowed from friends and tried six of them. I found all six to be excellent razors, but shaved no better than my vintage SE collection. I experiment with soaps, a few creams, and brushes. This is plenty vari...

Ever Ready 1914 with Gem SS blade

Stirling Kong

Clubman VI Bar Rum and Osage Rub on head

Ogallala Bay Rum, Limes, & Peppercorns soap

Ever Ready 1914 with Gem SS blade

Razorock Monster synthetic

Pinaud Lime Sec and Osage Rub on head

Razorock Essential Oil of Lime soap

Pinaud Clubman shaving soap

Clubman Classic Vanilla and Jeris Hair Tonic on head

Jayaruh 170

Gem MMOC with Gem SS blade

Razorock Monster synthetic

Gem MOC with Gem SS blade

Florida Water and Osage Rub on head

Barrister and Mann Seville soap

Gem MMOC with Gem SS blade

Pinaud After Shave and Jeris Hair Tonic on head

Lider handle with 30mm Maggard's synthetic knot