Review (5/5): The Closest Shave I've Ever Had
I have just used this razor to attain the closest shave of my life. This was done with Every Man Jack Natural Menthol Shaving Gel. My previous best shave was had with an Edwin Jagger DE89 with a blue Personna blade and green Proraso shaving soap. I have not been able to reliably repeat those results with the DE89 and have been using Harry's ever since. My results with them have been reliably good, but their product lineup has recently become rather feminine for my tastes.
Compared to Harry's, the Every Man Jack cartridges seem more aggressive. While this results in a closer shave, it also causes skin irritation more quickly. Those doing single-pass shaves with the grain have little to worry about, but those of us who prefer multi-pass shaves need to exercise care. When doing a multi-pass shave, first go with the grain, then across the grain, and then finally against the grain. Do not ever go directly against the grain with this razor.
I currently plan to continue using this razor, but will be experimenting with different gels and face lotions from this company.