I step from the shower, dry the body, and step in front of the mirror while that face is still wet and the beard soft from the hot water. I used a Trac II for years and about 2 years back I bought some 4 blade Bic razors at a flea market and like em a lot. No soap, no after shave, and also not much of a beard in the first place. Every other day keeps me as pretty as I'm ever gonna get at this stage.