My first 43folders response. A topic close to my heart. Truly. I have a very thick beard and have to shave in both directions in order to get the smooth finish I am looking for (and that the girlfriend desires). Because of this I have tried a number of shaving solutions. None of which have been as successful of a combination of final result with ease of use as my current Mach 3 Turbo. Now, I don’t really know if the vibration actually does anything to help my situation, but I swear that the blades are different somehow. They last much longer than the original Mach 3! Plus, the hyper-green color just sets me off. For an after shave I like Nivea’s Sensitive Skin formula. I usually just buy the cheapest Shaving Gel (usually Edge) but I may up the investment in that part of the solution. Also, as far as the water temperature goes, the hotter the better!