I use the same. I shave in the shower. The heat and humidity softens my beard. Even then, the razor lasts 4-5 days. I shave sometimes on the weekend, and I have a goatee so I dont shave my whole face. Electics never gave me a close enough shave. Also real bad with razor burn. Blades are the best for me, but then, I dont have to shave where women do, thank God.