Update:
Just a few thoughts on my experience so far with the Asylum Rx. I have been participating in a fixed four combo for the month of March in another forum, in which the razor that I had chosen was the Rx. Figured that a month would be a good trial period in learning to use this fine tool. Along with that I have been using a Kai Titan Mild Pink blade to get my shaving on.
Gents to put it simply, it has been the best shaver that my hands have ever used. That includes my heirloom Wade & Butcher 13/16 Wedge. The ease at which the Rx can cut through whiskers regardless of hair growth has just been amazing. Yes, it took me 2-3 shaves and a few nicks and weepers here and there. But the patience has paid off, and I have been rewarded with some of the best BBS shaves ever.
I can see how some have had some trouble adjusting or trying to find the proper angle and technique to unlocking the potential this razor has to offer. And I say to them, don't give up on it. The Rx has plenty of weight to it, so definitely no pressure is needed. The blade gap and exposure is a little more aggressive than your average de, but that exposure brings with it the added benefit of cutting the whiskers efficiently and with less passes in my experience. The shaves have gotten so good that with 2 passes I can sincerely say BBS has been basically achieved. No touch ups, buffing or anything of the kind. One pass WTG, one pass ATG with a semi J-hook technique thrown in for the jawline and neck area. Irritation? None. Post shave feel is stupendous. Longevity of the post shave feel is just unreal. I can get 12 hours, and a couple times have reached 18 hours of no stubble or the 5 o'clock shadow.
What can I tell those that are not getting their best shaves with the Rx? There is a post somewhere here in this thread that if you hold it with a relaxed grip, and don't think about your angle or stroke it will come to you more naturally. And that is true, but I would like to also add one more bit of advice that I just happened to come across accidentally a couple weeks back that truly unlocked this beast for me. As I start my shave WTG, relaxed grip with my pinky under the bottom of the handle for balance. As I bring the Rx down, I sort of use a semi pulling away motion as I complete the stroke. Boom! It clicked. I keep my wrist straight, and sort of flare out the elbow a bit. Creates a natural swing and dropping motion, without any pressure added to the stroke. I don't hinge or bend at the wrist because that creates pressure as your hand and wrist combine to tense up muscle and nerves in that area, putting unnecessary force on the razor, which puts more pressure on the skin. That's what did it for me. And it works perfectly ATG as well.
I hope this little bit of info can help those that are trying to make this razor work for them. Relaxed grip, let the weight take control, don't think of the angle, and try a semi pulling away motion as if pulling the razor away from your face. Don't give up Gents, BBS is there for the taking with the Rx...... Good luck!