just goes to show you YMMV, I have shaved with a Gillette Fatboy 1958 model since 1970, have not been without it except for the time I left it in a motel , to which I replaced it right now and then went and had it replated and reworked. if they are taken care of the blade gap is straight and will give a very nice shave. I still use mine a couple times a month on 9 and with feather blades, I use a blade and pitch it, but my shaves from it match my straights. then again you use something for 45 plus years you might get good at it. and before you get on me I have used a lot of other DE razors including some high end craftsmen types and several open combs. modern and old. my Fatboy is the one that stays. Tc