In the last few years on and off I have tried to get on with a Feather Artist Club Folding RG. Each time I give up frustrated after about a week. Fed up with nicks, irritation and not very close shaves. Disappointed I revert back to a cartridge system.

I don't really like the cartridge systems. Shaving is just a chore with them and I gradually start shaving less and less frequently.

I was thinking of getting rid of the Artist Cub but I thought I would give it a last try. The first few days were as bad as I expected. In desperation I tried a couple of drops of a cheap high street shave oil (less bulky than cream for backpacking) under my usual shaving cream. The experience could not have been more different. I had no nicks or irritation. The shave was as close as a cartridge system. I was so pleased but I thought it might be a fluke.

Well a week later and I have been using shaving oil, shaving cream and the Artist Club every day. It really is a pleasure and I am getting more confident every day. I am looking forward to shaving and could not be happier.

I would not have thought a few drops of oil could make all the difference.

Best wishes, Stephen.