Excellent feel and operation from a not very expensive razor. Inexpensive doesn't necessarily mean cheap! The head IS like that of a Merkur (as has been said before) , but the feel of this razor is way beyond it's under 8 dollar price tag. Construction is absolutely fine. One could shave with only this for the rest of one's life I expect. Which may be what I end up doing. The plastic handle was easy to get used to and has no bearing on what kind of shave you get once you get used to it. Put your favorite blade in it and shave already! You won't be unhappy.
