[Tao332]

I used a double-edge for years. Then I tried Harry's and was amazed.

However, the real trick is to get the eos brand sensitive shaving cream with shea butter and colloidal oatmeal. It might be marketed for ladies, but it's way better than anything you could waste your life whipping up with a brush.

[pmoriarty]

"the real trick is to get the eos brand sensitive shaving cream with shea butter and colloidal oatmeal."

I simply apply ordinary soap to my face with my hands when I shave with my double-edged razor.

It works just fine.

[karmakaze]

It's funny that I used to buy 'sensitive' shaving gel, and one day I thought what makes me think I have more than average sensitive skin? I then found out that soap works well enough.

[tomatocracy]

"Ordinary" soap does work but I find it tends to dry out more quickly than I can shave my whole face hence at home I use shaving soap with a brush. But when I travel I'll happily use the hotel's free hand soap at tbe destination to save the hassle of bringing more things through the airport.

[mikestew]

I always assumed that the sensitive skin isn’t on your face.

Soap is, indeed, “good enough”. But for a minimal investment you can buy the shaving soap cakes, cup, and a shaving brush. Way cheaper than the stuff in a can, a little more luxurious than hand soap.

[karmakaze]

I have all those accessories too but don't have an appreciation for the self pampering. Suppose I could drop by a barbershop for that.

[staindk]

I just use a face wash that lathers up nicely.