I use mug, brush, soap and double edge safety razor similar to the one in the link to the Vermont Country store posted earlier in this thread, that I picked up from the local barber and beauty supply store. The razor blades are 10 for $1.00 and one blade will last me about a month. I was going through those Atra,Fusion etc. blades one cartridge a week and not getting a close shave. And at $15.00 or more for five, I could no longer justify the cost. I also dug out my travel size double edge safety razor from my scouting days and put in in my Dopp kit. There is something to "Everything that is old is new again"