I'm learning on the same gear with Wilkinson Sword DE blades. I'm not thrilled with the loading mechanism, but overall impressions of the BBR shavette are good: it does what its supposed to do. The blades are surgically sharp, and in this regard I find the shave a bit harsh and unforgiving. It's a challenging learning curve and demands 100% focus on technique. In that sense its a solid way to start. Best of luck to you on the journey!