I had a look at the shaving section a Walmart today and decided a $5 brush was better than the hand lather I've been doing since my electric gave it up and I switched back to disposable 3 blades. I have to say wow. For a floppy limp knot I was pleasantly surprised at how much better my shave was. I prefer a deeper set stiffer bristle but as my budget is non existent that's not possible for now. Next on my list is a skuttle so I can keep my lather warm, then it will be time to find a strop and on to a razor! I can't wait to see where my shave could go!