If you can't get a great shave with this baby, you probably should put a cork on your fork. Some times a mild razor is actually more effective, as you can use more aggressive tactics with it. This is just such a razor. I use it for travel as my Ikon Bamboo is my "at home" standby. When I call the DE89 mild, I don't mean like a Feather( total piece of junk....a 12 year old girl scout could use it to shave her legs!) The DE89 will be a classic.