My first venturing away from the world of Mach-3; boy, was I happy. The razor features unique handle making it easy to hold and use under different angles. In the store, I tried other Merkurs, but the handle felt skinny and unsuitable for my chubby fingers. This one seems fitting naturally. I enjoy it so much that I often shave again after returning from work.It also has modern look (yet looks expensive) - I love it!