I started off with an old Gilette double edged "saftey razor," went to a straight razor, my grand dads (big mistake), Schick injector, Remington elecrtic, Gilette Track II, then finally to a Norelco triple header. I have a super tought beard, with the Track II I only got ONE shave per blade, so it put me in the poor house. I tried everything on the market as a soap/lather, best I ever had was a produce called "Baby Face," had baby oil in it. I just got hooked on it, and for some reason they yanked it off the market. Been using the Norelcos for about six years now, and I am more than happy. I use Mennen Pre and after shave, make for a close and quick shave. No hot water, no drips, just apply pre shave, buzz the whiskers off, a dab of after shave, and I am good to go. I have never done it while driving, as some idiots do, but have while my wife drives. Try that with a blade...