Ah, yes that Karve handle is a massive improvement. The New bar handles definitely leave a lot to be desired. The fat Tech handle is much better. And that Karve handle is beautiful.
Yesterday's shave with my new-to-me 1956 Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip. I never expected to be into vintage Gillettes but now have 7 of 'em. Great razors and hard to believe how well they hold up to decades of use or abuse. This particular razor isn't my most pristine by a long shot but it wasn't expensive. And it shaved just fine.