I have both an early, opening E2 and a G4. They both are nice razors, but in my experience the G4 gives me a superior shave to the E2. I too prefer a milder razor with a sharp blade. If I use the E I must be very, very careful. The G just feels better. But my preferred combo is either an Schick N or eBarbershop O clone with a Japanese Schick Injector II twin blade. The head appears to be identical, but the N just feel nicer in my hand.