(10-24-2018, 12:39 AM)Shavemd Wrote: I have used the Ikon Tech and found it to be very efficient. I had no problem using it and it gave me a long lasting BBS shave and that was my problem. I shave every evening for work and the Tech lasted about 30 hrs before I needed a shave again which messed up my shave pattern. I think it is a very unique razor but the stories of its face shredding are highly exaggerated IMHO. If you like efficient razors you owe it to yourself to try one.
Totally agree here. Technique trumps tools. My issue with it was weight. After the first shave, I changed to a heavier handle and a sharp blade (Kai) and it really smoothed it out. Not large gap WR1 smooth by any means, but acceptable. I like the razor and don't mind if it is an homage to a Gillette razor that's long out of production...or whatever razor he plagiarized. The Tech is fun to try and master.
And since the artisan has obviously scanned this thread and took exception to very little, I must say it's been a pleasure being taken to school by brother Mudrick.