I don't have any other experience with straight razors... so I can't compare... expect with a super el cheapo Chinese nobrand razor I bought long ago. I actually posted the ebay sale. (hence the same photos) As I didn't like the heavy scales. Some people might like it though I guess.
However, I believe the blade itself is excellent. The grinding is even... even though the photo seems to show an uneven grind... that is not the case. Its the poor lighting of the photos, playing tricks. Its an even grind. Also the material has a very nice clear metal sound when you tick on it... a nice clean ringing metal snappy sound. Not sure if that is good, but my guess is it is a good sign. Since the other cheap crappy razor I have doesn't have the same beautiful sound, just a dull sound only.
Does the sound tell you something about the quality of the metal?
I am planning to buy another one, without the heavy copper parts. I feel confident it will be nice as well, yet more balanced. The razor was very sharp out of the box. Just needed some stropping.