I'm new to this , but I've heard of the good razors --the Pumas, Dovos, TI's, et all. I know that the type of steel plays an important part ,as well as certain grind features, in producing an excellent shaver and razor to behold. But still, all straight razors are simple in form -a sharpened blade attached to a pivoting handle --fairly simple --yet some razors excel and some do not. My question is : Understanding the personal and subjective nature of this, what makes an excellent razor excellent? -- is there a certain feel, balance, weight, scale material,size that most people agree on? --there must be some commonality between the superior brands for people to exult over them. Anywho just a question, however trite it might be. Thanks.