I would say it feels better than the Feathers do at this stage, but honestly, it's hard to say. It's been a few weeks since I felt an older Feather. After this one gives it up (Christmas? ), I'm going to do an alternative scheme...Feather one day, vintage Wilkinson the next, so that I experience them in close proximity at the same age. No complaints with this blade though..it's certainly a nice one. I really can't tell much difference from new at this point.