#1
Have you ever had a razor that you bent over backwards trying to like? I did. I have been nursing my feelings toward the Ikon Short Comb razor, but am close to giving up. I find it very uncomfortable which I thought may be due to its level of aggressiveness. However, I have used other razors of similar aggressiveness without the discomfort and without the weeper or two.

I think I have finally found out why it is uncomfortable. The teeth are somewhat pointy. Not the two large teeth at the ends, but the ones in the middle. More pointy than the Gillette New short combs which are the inspiration for the Ikon variant. I have both and can see a difference. I'm not sure about what causes the occasional weepers, but I think the discomfort problem may be solved. Too bad, I like Ikon and its contributions to the shaving community.

How about you? Ever have a razor that you really wanted to work for you, but eventually couldn't?
Cheers,
Ted

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.  Winston Churchill

#2
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Hi, mine was the Muhle R41, I love the design & looks. The weight & feel of the razor in the hand feels just right. But I just cannot get on with it no matter what I do. It's just not for me, shame Sad
It just sits in my den as a ornament now.
#3
Ikon Standard. I rarely cut myself but this one nicks me every damn time.
#4

Member
Detroit
The GEM Micromatic Open Comb. I love all of my other GEM razors so I wanted to have an open comb variant, but I just don't get along with it. I really wanted to love it too. It just feels very harsh to me no matter how light of a touch I use, whether it's a fresh blade or broken in one. So it probably won't be used again.

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- Jeff
#5

Member
Central Maine
Yup, I sure have. The ER '14. It's a nice razor and works for some folks who I hold in high esteem, but it and I just don't get along, try as I might with it, and I just don't know why.

Any too mild razors also, that means most DE razors.

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Brian. Lover of SE razors.
#6

Member
Nashville
Let's see...

RRSS
RRBS
ATT S1
Merkur 39C
Fatip Piccolo
Muhle R41 (2013)

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#7
Gillette Adjustables. Just don't work for me.

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Have a nice day!
 Richard
#8
Ikon - X3, GEM G bar.
Also Italian Barber's 'DE 89 Head'. The DE 89 I got from EJ worked perfectly.

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#9

Member
North Texas
Mine would be the Supply Provision's The Single Edge...
Alan
#10

Member
Indiana
iKon Shavecraft 102. Great shave, but serious razor burn & the occasional nick.


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