SO just had THE best shave of my life, with the help of a safety razor to clean up but just wow. Did my mustache, sideburns both sides, and my neck with the straight razor and did my chin with the DE. I really did a thorough prep, even microwaved one of my shaving towels. Seriously recommend that, got that sucker so hot really helped soften my beard. I also spent a lot of time building a really good lather with my Omega boar brush, and TOBS sandalwood cream. All my work really paid off and I got one of the most comfortable close shaves off my life. Finished with Thayers Lavender Toner and Nivea Balm. So much facesterbation.