I prefer mild razors and this is definitely a mild one. I’ve used it less than a dozen times so I’m still learning it. In general it seems to me that wide open on 5 it is similar in closeness to my Schick G 8 but with a bit more blade feel. Since I got it, I have been using it more than either my Gem G Bar or my DEs. I am fairly sure that it will be a keeper. I like using it.