While I really like my everyday razor, the precision machining is not on the same level as my Karve or Tatara...there's more play in the baseplate tabs than I would like. The alignment is perfect every time with the other two when loaded with a blade....with the everyday I have to check. As far as the older designs stopped being produced.... unless Brian has other business ventures and the razors are an afterthought, I think that it's a really bad move. I was late to the game and unfortunately I missed the chance of getting his original razors but from the pictures they really stand out from the crowd.