use as little pressure as possible. angle the blade as far away from your face as possible shave with the grain go for beard reduction, not beard removal good post shave treatment. Reduce your cost. save the environment. Traditional wet shaving with a double-edged safety razor uses less waste than shaving with cartridge razors. The only waste is a single metal razor blade and lather down the sink. The blades are cheap the shave is closer and a better experience for your weekl