I used my vc4 today for the first time. It was not good at all. I used a feather carbon single edge blade, and it pulled pretty bad. I switched it out for my super speed razor with a Gillette 7 o'clock green DE blade and it was back to normal feel. I will try a feather stainless blade in the autostrop but if it doesn't work well, that'll be it for that razor. I'm disappointed because everyone brags on the autostrop, but I just didn't get the good result. I don't think there are any other blades I can try.
I also have a gem 1912 which I haven't tried yet, so tell me: what is the sharpest blade I can get for that razor?
Autostrop first shave today