Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I started shaving with a double edge razor about a year ago. My first razor was the Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl. I chose it over this razor mainly because of the reviews about the finish. I then purchased a Pearl SSH-01 closed comb trying to get a slightly more aggressive razor, which it is. I then moved to a Fatip Grande open comb which is OK, but didn't live up to the reviews that I had read. Along the way, I've tried a few others and multiple blades trying to find that perfect combo. I don't know why, but I just didn't want to believe all of the glowing reviews on this razor. I finally, ordered one. When I opened the package, I saw modest packaging and a razor that just looked OK. A bit short, a bit heavy, and a finish that just looked fine, but didn't compare to my Edwin Jagger. I loaded a Feather blade, lathered up with my Katie's Bubbles, and proceeded to see if this razor would live up to being selected by many as their favorite razor. OK... I get it. This razor apparently is the perfect combination of blade angle, blade alignment, weight, and finish. It glides over my face like no other. It does not feel aggressive at all, but the shave is remarkably close. I generally perform three passes, but with this razor and a feather, two passes and a little clean up and I'm good to go. I'm very, very impressed with this razor. It is what everyone says... a great double edge razor.