I dont fully understand what you're trying to say here, my armor and mr are almost equally early game. Because I stack armor runes and shens armor per level is rather high I don't need to go armor first. Getting the FoN gives regen(which equates into better staying power), Movement speed which is an all around plus and the extra mr. Early game, even with FoN, armor will still be about equal.

Nice build. I like how you'll be able to be all over the map with your summoner spells + ult.

+1 :D

Id have to disagree he takes armor runes and has a few armor items and considering almost every champ does magical damage with their abilities and/or ults then he is making the right decision.

I played with u a few times and i honestly can say you are the best shen ive seen and ur a great tank that almost never dies. The best part was that you knew when and how to use your ult to save people.

Amazing build and cant wait to see your next great guide.

Build is good but i would take Magic resist or Armor depends on that what team i have against, and i see you've made only Magic resist FIRST.