The Col. Conk's smells good, but my Thursday, and Friday shaves were both with the D.R. Harris Marlborough. I am a what gets the job done kind of guy. My VDH worked, so I was in no rush to get something better. Now that I have tried better, I won't be going back. The razor slid along much more smoothly. I didn't have to doctor it with glycerin. The lather alone happened much more quickly and effortlessly. Plus my skin is a lot softer after the shave, which she likes. To make things even better she ordered some of the Arlington also, but it still has not arrived. I certainly got a good one when I found her. Oncew again thank you all for helping her out, and Ryan I enjoyed your Corvette / Chevette analogy