Thanks I ruined a blade looking and tinkering with it one day. Seems to me that it doesn't "bend" the blade as much as any of my other razors. This may be the reason I don't quite like the feel. My PAA Alpha Ecliptic twists the blade into a knot but man what a stiff shaver "I like". I'm sure I will get back to it again in time, but for now I'm gona enjoy the gem for a while. Thanks again!! tp