I just introduced my little brother (19) to shaving with a DE razor. I intentionally put in a feather blade because he had been teasing me for shaving with a DE razor and cutting my face up the first few times (i was using feather blades). Well, he just wets his face, i showed him how to lather and he went to town... NOT ONE SINGLE CUT/NICK/WEEPER on his first try (he did 2 passes wtg & atg) Needless to say i was amazed.