Just saying a friendly HELLO to all members as a recent new member. Returning from years of cartridge and even worse years of Phillips electric shaves. Have started off with a Henson medium shaver, Proraso white preshave and soap, Proraso blue range, Cube 2 mentholated preshave soap and Cella bio croap. Using Osram Alum block with Nivea or Proraso blue after shave balm. Simpson T2 synthetic brush and a groovy old ceramic bowl for lathering. I've been through quite a few brands of blades but settling on the Gillette Platinums as my fave so far. Great combination of sharpness and smoothness for me. Never shave after a shower as I shower before bed. Shave in the afternoon every 2nd sometimes 3rd day. I am from Taranaki, New Zealand and look forward to some conversations from all the knowledgeable members on here. Cheers. Muz