There's loads of talk on forums about razors, blades, soap etc, but the angle of the razor while shaving is underrated I think. My EJ broke so I started using my Rocca again. Used at the correct angle, it gives a shave as smooth and comfortable as the EJ, but closer with few touch ups needed, if any. It seems to me that bad comments about particular gear is down to shaving at the wrong angle for a particular razor. Not enough time is spent getting used to a razor.