Ditto
I finally depleted my gigantic stockpile of Mach3 blades earlier this year so invested in a Merkur HD. It took a bit of getting used to but for me the big advantage is that my skin is pathetically sensitive and the safety razor doesn't irritate it as much.

I ditched the shaving foam years ago and have been using a shaving brush + soap since, which also helps. It also make shaving itself more pleasant, rather than the painful chore that it was before.
( reallywittyname veraciously conspues lexiphanicism on, Fri 5 Nov 2010, 10:03, 1 reply)

Soap
Can you recommend a good soap? I too suffer from skin as sensitive as a poetry-loving teenager and I'm tempted to go the Merkur route.
( Scrumper, Fri 5 Nov 2010, 14:39, closed)

I'm using some comoy soap seems pretty good,and aftershave balm is a must got some nivia stuff that does the trick nicely
( Jimocles I post therefore it is, Sat 6 Nov 2010, 2:46, closed)

Not a soap recommendation
You know those alum crystal deodorants? Once you've shaved, wipe one over your wet face and that will keep down the bacteria that's often the cause of shaving rash. I started doing this a couple of weeks ago and it seems to work for me.
( SteamedCleaner, Sun 7 Nov 2010, 5:09, closed)

Taylor of Old Bond Street
I use the Sandalwood one but they do a bunch of different kinds, costs about £7 for a tub but it lasts ages.
( reallywittyname veraciously conspues lexiphanicism on, Mon 8 Nov 2010, 13:17, closed)

Ta very much smooth-skinned chaps
Plenty to try. Mrs. S has her Christmas shopping list sorted now as well.
( Scrumper, Mon 8 Nov 2010, 18:09, closed)