I have to try in my safety razors already used many blades, but when it comes to sharpness the Feather blades, at least among the German market available blades, the best that I know. If you as a Beginner wants to work with this blade, so that's for sure possible, but should urgently needed with the caution and absolute avoid pressure on the skin during shaving !! happen If this is taken into account, one really has an good and very durable (depending planing up to eight shaves) DE-blade that offers good value for money and from my personal taste point of view only on the, not in German trade available, Personna Medical Prep. topped is acting just a little gentle when shaving.