WOW! That's an impressive collection. I am looking at picking up a Fat Boy Adjustable and maybe a Parker TTO Long Handle.
I have heard that the Feathers are the absolute sharpest blades ever and that they can be difficult to get use to (i.e. not cutting the sh*t outta your face), did you find that to be true?
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I only use the Feathers in Adjustable razors or a mild razor like a Gillette 3 piece Tech.
Razors like the Aristocrat are already quite aggressive and if you put Feather in them they will give a harsh shave, I find Derby and Israeli blades work well in these aggressive razors.
The mistake many newcomers to DE razors make is not trying a variety of blades with each razor, many DE razors prefer different blades.
Once a person has honed their technique and matched razor and blade your can get BBS shave with no irritation.
BTW. I haven't heard many good review on the Parker TTOs.
I would go with the used Gillettes and the Merkurs. I find the Merkur Progress to be the best new razor out there. It can be adjusted to give a great shave with any blade.
BTW. That not my collection, that's just the rotation.
I've had a bad case of RAD but I'm better now.