Hello. I am a new DE shaver currently stationed in Guam. I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to say hello. I have picked up alot of great tips and tricks and look forward to some fantastic shaves. My current set up is a Gillette Ball End Tech, with generic exchange select blades and i jump back and forth between my VDH boar brush and soap and Nivea Sensitive Cream. Always followed by the Nivea sensitive post shave balm. Thanks for all the great info.