I always reach for my Gillette Slim Adjustable razor. The darn thing just works so well regardless what blade I put in it. And I have over 80 razors to chose from. It's just a little strange that I reach for that one most when testing. So, when testing new blades etc. Which razor do you reach for?
If I am trying something new, I worry more about good prep than the razor I am going to use. If you have a crappy lather, you wont have a good shave. I agree. I also think that with soaps. If it isn't good enough for daily use, no sense in using it at all...