Use "The Art of Shaving" - oil, brush, (sharp) razor and after shave cream. It's heaven. It's one of my very few "metrosexual" vices and it has literally transformed an activity that I used to hate into one I actually look forward to. That occasional 5-10 minutes of self-pampering is quite enjoyable and the quality of the shave is excellent. Baby butts the world over are jealous of my face when I'm done.