I wouldn't have any idea what it is like to use a new SR. I'm retired and on a fixed income, so buying a razor of my desire ain't gonna happen for me'es. I would dearly love to but I figure at my age and paying $300 to $600 for a new SR doesn't have any long term benefit for me, so-o-o, it will be the really cheap antiques for me. Most I have paid for an old SR is about $25.00. I have three German made, Solingen blades that came from a seven day set. They are decorated and colored stain embossed on the steels and the edges have the days embossed on them.