Some cartridges give an easy, close shave. They're very intuitive. I'm thinking of the M3 as regards closeness. The Sensor and Fusion didn't shave as close for me, not sure why. I shaved wih a DE for a long time reconciled to the fact they didn't give as close a shave as an M3. I didn't mind much - it was much better for my skin. THe cartrdiges always caused neck redness and irritation for me after a while. Then, this year, I have used a Merkur Slant every day. My whole set up has been very similar, actually. Now I can get as close a shave, in two passes, with this razor as I could with the M3.
ps Cartridge users here seem to favour the older two blade models, but the M3 was better for me, I think. If it wasn't for the excessive amount of pivot it would be their best cartridge. The blades seem to be set at a less aggressive angle, but shave closer and give less neck irritation/ymmv
ps Cartridge users here seem to favour the older two blade models, but the M3 was better for me, I think. If it wasn't for the excessive amount of pivot it would be their best cartridge. The blades seem to be set at a less aggressive angle, but shave closer and give less neck irritation/ymmv