sharp and smooth.
If these are more sharp and smooth than other blades, why would anyone want to use other blades?
I just tried for the first time, and yes, they are better. Maybe I'll go back and try some other blades just to remind me how much better these are. I just tried the first one. There are so many variables from one shave to the next, one day to the next, weather, pre-shave preparation, soap used, razor used, the mood I'm in. But, when this thing glides across the skin with no resistance, and you can't even feel there's a blade in there, it's a little hard to ignore the obvious. I use my old Gillette adjustable that I have from back in high school or college, don't remember, set on very low setting, and the excellent Razorock soaps with a Big Bruce or Beehive brush, face lather, and this gives a smooth one-pass shave with no irritation. No real need to go sideways and up and down , chasing perfection. Thanks to Italian Barber for the good products.