Joe,
I appreciate your feedback. Thank you and keep it coming. The review claims we under rate the importance of optical magnification because (I'd suggest) generally we
do under rate it.
Just read a few dozen virginal Newbie posts and what should be a
reflexive question 'Do you have, and do you feel confident interpreting the images from - a proper magnifier?' is rarely brought up in a prompt fashion from our (otherwise generally
very helpful SRP) members.
This is true even when the newbie clearly states they've got a blade, strop, mug/brush - and that's it. The true newbie almost never states that they've viewed the edge under magnification. Unless clarified upfront, the reflexive question posed a few sentences ago should always be just that - reflexive:
'Do you have, and do you feel confident interpreting the images from - a proper magnifier?'
...especially since $10 is a small fraction of the total cost these days to get set up properly for straight razor shaving. Even more so because for the newbie the potential return on this $10 is enormous (e.g. stick with straight razor shaving for a lifetime). Probably
the best $10 spent after a good razor, strop, and Lynn's DVD.
Speaking of Lynn... I believe as an important service and to complete his otherwise perfect product lineup he ought to consider reselling these (or comparable) magnifiers on
www.ClassicShaving.com