Disregarding the blades which do you think makes a better shaver? I have one Merkur at the moment and will shortly acquire a second. Perhaps I should have at least one Gillette in my den.
Is more aggressive necessarily better?
My working theroy at this point is each razor has its own unique touch. Which instrument I pick up each day depends on what I need that day. Am I worng?
I've got a new Merkur "1904" and a 1954 SuperSpeed. I absolutely love the SS. The Merkur is too aggressive for me. I can use the same blade with both razors and I'll get massive razor burn with the Merkur, while the SS is comfort personified. And I paid much more for the Merkur! A big newbie mistake for me. I'll probably end up getting rid of the Merkur on ebay, or maybe trade with someone here.
I do not know how long you have been DE shaving but do not jump to conclusions it might be how your using it every razor is a little different on how you approach it. I have never used the 1904 but I will tell you I have the SS and it is a very easy shave. So you might just need to work with your technique. I thought that same thing more then once. Good Luck
I still recommend the 40's SS to new wetshavers. After trying nearly all the Gillettes I could get my hands on, and the Merkur HD, the 40's SS remains the razor with which it seems hardest to make a mistake.
J