There's nothing boring, or ordinary, about the Cobra Classic. It's the most unique razor I've ever used. I have an impressive collection of high-end razors, and all of them are easier to use, but none of them are a more interesting experience. It's not like any other razor out there. Practice with it, adjust to it, and you can be rewarded with an incredibly close shave, fail to respect it, and you'll pay. Its not the razor I reach for most often by a long shot, but it would be one of the last I would part with.