Had a modern production Bismark, thought it shaved like wounded animal. It was 'professionally honed' too. I think you are always gambling when it comes to razors. You might get a good one and you might not. I have had one good TI out of four purchases. I have had one good DOVO out of 3 purchases. I have had one good Hart out of two purchases. I have purchased one Aust that shaved like crap. I have had one Boker that was a good shaver. Some of the bad ones were still ok. They shaved, but it was like night and day in comparison to the really good ones. The best one had to the be the Hart and the worst was the Aust. I put Hart in first probably because I like 1/4 hollow grinds, but the Boker (a full hollow 6/8) comes in at a close second.
Oh, I am not salty and I am not old...well, I am not old compared to some of the folks on here.