Who would ever think - most reviews I have seen on this blade have been horrible. I am now 5 weeks into this and this is my 9th different blade as I want to try as many as I can. Hard to believe but after my third use and second blade, the Ladas is the smoothest shaving blade so far! Who would think? (second to that, as a surprise is the Treet Platinum!) . I'll keep on going through my blade and after 3 to 4 months come up with 3 to 4 I will rotate - maybe 5. Very fun!!! I have found a little mirror perception on blade quality - ie: people read what someone else says on any blade and are influenced without even trying the blade - as blades are SO subjective, to begin with anyway.