I have been falling victim to RAD lately and SWMBO and I have been scouring the antique stores. I intend to sell most of these so that they are being used and loved, not sitting in a display case. Of course, I have to try them out first. I tried a Gem Micromatic last night. It tore the Hades out of my face! I thought it was going well. Then I began to see blood flooding from a thousand points agony! Perhaps I exaggerate a tad. It didn't hurt until I used the Witch Hazel. I admit it, I cried. Even the moisturizer I put on hurt like no tomorrow. On the other hand, it was one of the best shaves I've had. It is the first open comb I've used, also. So, my question is this. Is it me? Was it my technique or is this flesh eater just too aggressive for me? What do you guys who have used these think?