I used to use cartridges and disposables (been shaving my head since 2001). When I switched to wet shaving, I started with DE's, Gillettes. Being Africa-American, razor bumps were a given, it was more about reducing the number than eliminating them. My first shave with a DE (head and face) and I was hooked. I shave my face with my SR's, but still do a single pass with my DE to head shave. More comfortable, no razor bumps in almost a year, and still get a BBS. LOL it's a whole lot easier shaving my head than shaving my face