OK.

I used to shave with a Mach 3 razor in the shower. It made for long showers, but it was the best time by far for the shave because of warm water softening up my face whiskers making it easier on the overall shave, and very easy clean-up. The three problems I had were 1. I couldn't find a can of shaving cream that wouldn't rust all over the @#$(* place, 2. couldn't find any decent cheap mirrors that wouldn't eventually get gunked up or last long, and 3. razor blades did NOT last long for me, if I used them more than a week or so it'd end up destroying my face completely, so they'd only last maybe 5 days at best, not cheap.

I've used a Norelco 9190XL for the past ... 4 years I think now. I'd agree with Hosa, the shave isn't nearly as good as a safety razor, but it's faster and far cheaper in the long run. Since I hate facial hair, it's an every-morning deal, and I don't have to worry about keeping a beard or 'stache cleaned and trimmed up.

Something I've been considering for a long time, but don't want to spend the money or risk totally wrecking my face, is getting and old-fashioned straight razor. I hear you absolutely cannot beat those with a stick for closeness of shave, BUT it takes a lot of skill and practice before you get good with them, and it's NOT something you'll want to rush doing.

I have a generic set of clippers from Target that I use on the 'pits, chest, stomach, and nether region. Usually once every 3 weeks is enough. I may end up needing to shave my chest and stomach in the future, if that happens I'd end up going back to the Mach3 for the wet work. If it weren't so damn expensive, I'd honestly probably just get all that hair permanently removed. /shrug