I wanted something more aggressive and man did I get it with this razor. As others have mentioned, the blade position actually hangs out over the safety bar, so one wrong motion and you will pay. Taking my time, and good lather resulted in a perfect BBS with only one nick that wasn't too bad on the first go around. This razor is not for someone just starting out. The cut design of the handle feels a little abrasive, but comfortable enough and is necessary to keep a good grip on this little biter. Proper angle is needed or you will feel tugging. The biggest grip I have is the finish of the razor. The top of the razor on mine does not align completely straight, so it is slightly angled over the blade. This doesn't affect performance, but it does look bad and I expected better for the fit and finish of the parts. But it does provide an excellent shave, so I guess that's what matters most.