I have been working through my rotation of blades, including a few that I don't much like but feel I ought to use up! What I have found is that the Extra Super has changed my opinion of both Feather and 7 O'clock Super Sharp (yellow pack). I never thought Feathers were as good as some people think but with this soap they give consistently excellent shaves (although hardly worth their premium price IMO). The 7 O'clocks were a recent purchase and, while I liked their sharpness my skin did not get on with them. Now, with the Vitos lather, I am finding them just superb! I get no burn, despite shaving daily, and I can use about any light after-shave product, including alcohol-based to feel happy with my shave all day. Nothing has changed apart from the croap, so bravo Vitos!

Unless you are constantly seeking that illusive perfection (in which case this block will be annoyingly long-lasting!) or a vegan I can see no reason to look for anything better. The consistency is great for refilling a wooden soap bowl, is sufficiently soft to load well but provides great cushioning, which I find some creams do less well. The scent is fine unless you do not like almond (I am unimpressed by the smell of soap, since it is gone after a good rinse, alum rub, further rinse and application of an after-shave prep). Most importantly, the lather builds very quickly to a rick whipped cream consistency and holds its structure through the shave. It seems to have good slickness, but I use a pre-shave oil, so that helps. Using trusted razor and blade I get an excellent, comfortable shave and no irritation. What's not no like?