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I'm of the school pressure is the key. Too much (and it doesn't take much) and you'll have grief. If your angle is right and you're using a quality soap or cream then pressure is probably the...

If you have deeper pockets the Mongoose is an SE of modern design. It comes in all stainless and Aluminum too. It's a great shaver a tad on the aggressive side.

The DE's at the top of the heap (and I'll let others name them) with the right blade and top end soap or cream can give you a shave so close to a straight you'll be hard put to tell the difference.

You're problem is you were using a cartridge razor. They are known to be very rough on your face.

A DE is a totally different animal. If you use proper technique you should have no issues.
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