Sure enough the second shave was smoother feeling than the first. Guess it needed to be "face stropped" On another note I've been on the list for another one, I like the design with the new locator pins better. If and when I get that one I"ll sell the one I have now.
I am the same way. Being a little of a numbers guy, I track everything on a spreadsheet and I've used the Mongoose for over 50% of my shaves this year.
It has become the razor I grab when I'm in a rush or don't have one lined up. I really love this razor.