[budman]

I know it says "everyone", but for any male: a top quality shaving cream to try for while. I used to think Edge, Barbasol, etc was good enough and the boutique ones were for snobs and no difference. Then I tried a few. Like night and day difference in closeness and after shaving comfort. You will not go back.

Not even that expensive considering you can use less per shave because of the quality. The two best I have ever used are both fairly affordable and don't even need a bowl/brush:

men-u Shaving Cream: http://www.men-uusa.com/men-ushavingcream33oz.aspx

Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream: http://www.kiehls.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-kiehls_us-Si...

[falcolas]

When you're ready to go the next step, a safety razor will go a long ways towards a better, less irritating shave as well. 6¢ blades mean you're not as inclined to use them past getting dull, less plastic waste, and a stupidly close shave.

[samelawrence]

Also feels awesome to shave with a solid piece of steel rather than some 9-bladed rubber-gripped FlexxxoBlade9000.

1936 Gillette DE FTW.