Admittedly than shaving with a razor Merkur, is less comfortable with a Gillette Fusion Proglide ... but surprisingly it is not unpleasant. I would say that after a few tries, I started to like. And it shaves rather well. However, we must choose his blades. Regarding the cost, there is no photo ... 5 times cheaper to use than the Fusion! What I like above all is the object itself. Magnificent. Nothing to do with modern razors. Clarification, I do not use soap bowl and brush of old; on that side I keep my gel 21st century. I highly recommend this shaver. And this is a very nice gift.