Every dome has it's preferences, but although there is an increased sensation of "drag" with the M5 compared to the Fusion, the net result is a longer lasting smooth dome for me anyway. Could it be that as each succeeding blade pulls the hair out and cuts, the M5's blades are pulling it out further than each Fusion blade, hence the feeling of drag?

All I can say is that I cleaned up at 6:30a this morning, and 10 hours later, while my head isn't still baby smooth, but it's very close

--certainly not velcro or stubble by a long shot

. And today was the 7th shave w/ this blade, tomorrow is "new blade day" for me.