Let me first say that I have held off from this review because I wanted to give this razor time and a fair shake with several different blades. The jury is back and although this razor is a fine piece of craftsmanship, it is plainly TOO aggressive. I tried many different blades, creams and angles on this one and every time I got the WORST burn I've ever had. Shaving is supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable. That is all lost when using this razor. It is replaced with fear, anxiety and strife when I look at my face afterwards and it looks like I just removed all the hair with 60 grit sand paper and used straight alcohol as an aftershave. Not recommended at all.