I have used three of these blades & IMO it is very prep dependent. With good prep and a slick soap/cream this is definitely a Tier 1 blade that is right up there with Bolzano. A few times I used it I did not have great results, but later discovered it was the Indian & not the arrow as I was doing a hurried prep. This is a superb blade that is IMO the best India has to offer. Better than the 7 O'clock Black.