Got mine from a US vendor two weeks ago. Made very well and shaves good however, you can't leave the head flat against your face as it will not shave. I bring the handle in towards my face because the head design is not flat or oval like some DE razors and the result is a 100% improvement. Loading and unloading a half DE blade is very simple. My total evaluation is you have to get used to the characteristics of this razor. So it's a love hate affair.
PS: I bought the stand but you don't really need it.