to TSD @EDC I hope you enjoy it here. You will find as you keep at it and your technique improves, pretty much any DE, SE or Injector type of safety razor will give you at least a DFS with little or no irritation. I haven't bought a new blade other than to try something I heard about, in well over 8 years. I'm pretty sure, using my current blade stash, I won't "HAVE" to buy another blade for the rest of my life(I'm 64). I think your going to LOVE the "traditional" shaving lifestyle!!