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Haven't ever used a safety razor, but have switched from Gilette Mach 3 to a Harry's. Am still on the first blade that came with the handle, since February 1, shaving two to three times a week. It's still clean, close and comfortable. Had to learn to press a lot lighter than with the Mach 3, or the Harry's would "fold" my skin and gouge it good.

And I use Cremo cream. Still on the first tube of it I bought in November. Probably have only about 20 shaves worth left. A 1" worm is all you need for a shave.

When I need an after-shave balm, I use Dove Men + Care. Their body wash, deodorant, and shampoo are also great, btw.

I also keep a container of alcohol to rinse the blade and razor after shaving. This displaces h2o on the blade and helps keep the blade edge from corroding.

Pretty tough to beat this.

https://smile.amazon.com/Derby-Extr...mp;pd_rd_wg=2NagP&ref_=pd_gw_cr_simh

Update:
I tried these blades;
Van Der Hagen,,,,,,, horrible! worse than broken glass
Personna,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,not bad but only for touch ups
Derby,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, the best so far, smoothe and no irritation

Not on my beard.

Just whisked off a five-day beard with my February 1st Harry's blade and Cremo. Not a nick, no burn, and smooth as a baby's cheeks (either set).

I have been using these for the last 5 years.

https://smile.amazon.com/Feather-Ra...x=fea%2Cbeauty%2C208&sr=1-4&th=1

That Cremo is pretty good stuff.

I use Gillett Fusion power. that vibrates. it gives me the best shave and no bleeding at all. I have rough spots on my face but it doesn't cause bleeding..

Because I had a family member that worked for Gillette, I have bought nothing but Gillette disposable razors and Gillette foamy shaving cream for over 35 years.

When I ran out 2 weeks ago, I broke out an old 1970's Schick Krona safety Razor bought some DE blades. Switched to Barbasol shaving cream and kicked Gillette to the curb.

Other than brand loyalty to a once great company, I don't know why I was wasting all the money to shave. Old School safety razor and cheap Barbasol shaves just as good or better, just as fast and easy and tons cheaper. I didn't bother with all that shaving soap, shaving brush, skin prep etc. Just changed hardware and went on as usual.

My Norelco is "good enough for government work" !

I bought some of that stuff because of this thread. It's definitely slick stuff.

Finally swapped out that first Harry's blade. Started using it Feb 1 and retired it on on April 1, but it was still shaving close and comfy. Thinking that the half dozen blades on hand will be good for a year. Also still on my first tube of Cremo, after five months. It's like a clown car - stuff just keeps on coming out.

Now that my beard has turned completely silver, it seems even softer than before - and it never was a "wire brush" kind of beard to begin with. That undoubtedly has a lot to do with how long a blade lasts me. But two months on a single blade is pretty remarkable. $15 a year for blades is cheap.