I just thought I'd stir the pot a little... I got a GD the other day and here are my thoughts
IIRC it's a 208
1. We all know the scales are CRAP, but this razor was closing centered :D... but on further inspection, the blade edge was exposed through the bottom of the scales:(
2. The grind is not pretty... it is not even (and I mean that in every way possible... toe to heel, or spine to edge, and on either side)
3. the GD graphic is painted on in a way that you can see the "clear" residue rectangle around the graphic... kind of like one of those tattoos you stick on your arm with water if you know what I mean... but the sucker won't rub off!
4. in spite of all of this, I got one with a straight ( or straight-ish) tang. And most importantly, it honed up just fine. After the 1k then BBW/Coticule I got a fine shave :)
So, take that for what it's worth... the few DA/GD razors I've seen have been similar... poor fit and finish, but good shavers
Disclaimer*** I have never used a modified DA or anything with custom work done to it.