I'm a 30-something from upstate New York. I have always have trouble with my skin after shaving, no matter what types of razors, electric or not, I have used. I often sported a beard so I wouldn't have to shave, but then got a job where I can't really have one. I was about to get a Merkur DE classic as I haven't tried that before when I thought, "hey, why not just go whole-hog and get a straight razor?"

I hope the straight razor works as well as the DE. It appeals to me more.