Just got my first chance to try this & it's outstanding. Crazy expensive? Yes, but the thing is just gorgeous. Wish it was just a tad heavier, but the grain & contour on the handle is a nice touch. One of the nicest razors I've held in my hands. Collector's piece.
We've tried special ordering just the Feather SS bases from the factory in the past with no luck. This particular razor will apparently never come without the base and I have my suspicions about it being a limited run, but who knows.