I have used this razor for 2 weeks, and I like it very much. This razor shaves very similar to the Henson razor as they have similar profiles in design. The Winning razor is more efficient than the mild Henson and slightly less then the aggressive version. It is not as smooth as others because there is a suction effect as many have described, however it is comfortable enough to deliver exceptional shaves. I’ll try polishing mine as well to see if the smoothness can increase. This razor shines when shaving against the grain because it delivers a very close shave while not cutting into the skin.