After about 8 shaves with it, I found that I need to add significantly more pressure than I’m used to with many of my SS DE razors. But, when I add pressure, I get phenomenal shaves with this thing. It’s gentle, but also efficient enough to get to BBS after three passes. I’d be curious to try the regular plate, but the lite is great for me as a daily shaver. As always with Blackland, my Vector is superbly finished with no marks or blemishes anywhere.