was gonna splash out as i have not bought a new gillette razor in 6 years, I dug out my Mach 3 on Monday night before going to work, used some canned Palmolive sensetive shave gel too...
the Mach 3 was good, very good, and the shave was over in just a few mins, very smooth, but there was no enjoyment, just a chore before work, and thats the whole reason i cant buy a proglide.........
with nice DE gear the prep is half the fun, choosing a razor, a blade, a soap scent and type of brush and getting the prep done is as enjoyable as the shave itself.....
we all know it's not about the money, we have ALL spent far more on the "Good" gear then we ever spent or cartridge razors, it's a hobby for us as much as an everyday necessity and i just prefer enjoying my shave with the right gear, and taking my time.