I used the Gem Featherweight that Jaidmaster pifed me for the first time this morning. It gave me a really close shave, actually almost too close as in close to shaving my skin as well as my beard. I had more weepers than I've ever had, but I've noticed that my skin is getting dried out so that may be part of the reason. Anyway, there will definitely be a learning curve. The first pass was good, but the 2nd pass against the grain is where I will have to be careful. I quit after 2 passes to preserve my skin. Thanks again for the pif Jaidmaster as it is giving me a whole new experience in wet shaving.