I just got this beauty today. This has been re-plated in Nickel. Taking it for a test shave Tuesday when my brush and Arko gets here.
I am fortunate that I can pull good shaves using just about any razor and blade combination. Of the ones I have used recently, the Gillette Silver Blues were my favorite in the razor. Next time using the razor, it could easily be a different blade. Use a light touch and your favorite blade and have at it. It is a different feel from the safety bar razor and takes some getting used to. Great razor.