I have nothing to compare this razor to because I am knew to single blade DE shaving. However, when I went to buy the "best" beginner razor, I found a bunch of reviews that were frustrated with the handle breaking off. One lone reviewer suggested that the RazoRock MJ-90A was the way to go so here I am. This thing, as advertised, is incredibly precise. The parts fit together perfectly and the blade is held precisely where it needs to be. It was so easy to load a blade. I love the machined stainless handle. It looks modern and cool but is plenty easy to grip with wet hands. I like the heavy handle paired with the aluminum head as well. I feel like that combo shifts the center of gravity down the handle of the razor a bit which I think I will like.
I have an angular face and medium/coarse hair that requires a daily shave. I have shaved with a Gillette Fusion 5 Proglide blade for years and that was the best cartridge shave I could get. This razor is no more aggressive on my face than that and in two passes with a Derby blade (and a beginner's lack of confidence) I got the best shave of my life! I wouldn't want anything more aggressive than this for my skin for awhile. If you are worried about the big gap or aggressiveness of this razor at all I would probably get the BBS standard instead.
From a customer service standpoint the the Italian Barber has been awesome. Plenty of info on the site to help me figure out if this was a good razor for me. Fast shipping and free since I was getting kitted out of the first time. Prices as good as Amazon. And I was pleasantly surprised to find a 5 pack of Derby blades in the box with my razor! Thanks for the unexpected, but appreciated, gift!