I have a real problem shaving, because of a combination of coarse hair and sensitive skin.
I did try one of Gillette's rip-off products once - I think it was the Mach 3 Turbo or something. It was absolutely rubbish, and the blades actually lasted 2 uses! TWO!

So after a bit of trial and error I have found a good combination of techniques that give me a close shave, without razor-burn, and is relatively cheap.

Firstly, get yourself an electric beard trimmer. The one I use is actually a hair trimmer, but without the length-guards it cuts pretty close. That gets the worst off and stops the razor from clogging and tearing the hair out.

Secondly, get some hot water - as hot as you can stand - and either wet a flannel or just damp your face down. This opens the pores and makes hair removal easier.

Then, and this is the good bit, use hair conditioner instead of shaving foam/gel. It's miles better, and usually cheaper.

I use a cheap disposable razor, and I get about 5 goes out of it before it's ripping my face off. They cost about £2 for 10, and it works so well I wouldn't even consider going for any of these 100-bladed super-razors anymore.
( OneSullenBrit *air sandwiches*, Fri 24 Oct 2008, 20:55, 1 reply)

Also...
This series: uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xjhIy9rgWQU changed my shaving practices forever and made my face very happy.
(pootermunky unlurked on, Tue 28 Oct 2008, 17:38, closed)