OK! I just shaved (shove? yes, shove). I just shove with my new Japanese Feather Portable.
The only other razors I have are a LUX, a Gillette NEW and a Flying Eagle travel razor (a Chinese Tech variant from the 60s, which I don't particularly like or use). The Feather Portable is the gentlest of these. I used a new Feather blade and it just felt really smooth and comfortable, though it didn't shave as aggressively as the NEW or LUX. I didn't go to town on my beard and tried to be a bit careful and gentle (I can be a bit a careless, reckless shaver) so it doubtless could have been a closer shave. Anyway, my face feels great and smooth, though I look like I have a slight shadow (probably because I'm so manly).
This razor feels quite different to my other two, is substantial, though it is smaller. Handles well and is balanced well. It's hefty, but the handle is a little skinny. Great razor and well worth the 6 squids I paid for it.
I wonder how it will do with a different blade. I'm thinking Feathers are the best blades for me; they don't tear me up or irritate me.
Audio – I bought this from Pauldog via PM on B&B. He also posts on TSD. The razor is brand new in the package with 2 blades, though it is no longer in production. Not sure what year it's from. Paul's price is much better than anything I've seen elsewhere for the same razor.