Haven't tried any new ones, but apart from very expensive customs I have to say I don't intend to. As far as I can judge new factory made razors, the look I've seen on most does not appeal to me (Dovo's round-tip look IMHO rather lacks character, same goes for most Thiers Issards). Even without being able to judge their shaving quality, for a poor bugger like me this has to be phenomonally good if they are to be anywhere near to the price/quality ratio of good vintages.

I have two shave-ready vintages, German forged and Swedish forged, and after a month of straight shaving I get great shaves out of both though I do notice differences in the steel, aggression, cutting edge, etc. Looking now for some nice old Sheffield. Personally I cannot understand why people prefer owning something (expensive) shiny and new over something (inexpensive) less shiny and older that is as least as good, and usually looks much better.

For me new ones, let alone custom made ones, can never be worth the price they are fetching nowadays. I also can't understand why anyone would spend $300+ on a vintage razor, on any razor for that matter, but I guess to each his own.