For me, it depends on the shaver design.
I have ridiculously sensitive skin. Every cartridge shaver makes me break out to some degree; Schick’s just happens to be the least offensive. Electric floating head razors just cause ingrown hairs (and do nothing to remove dead skin cells, which my dermatologist at the time suggested might be a side benefit to razor shaving).
I’ve had straight razor shaves from pros. Best shave ever but, left to pros, is expensive (and would be damn hard to fit into my current work schedule).
When I first heard of the wonders of DE shaving ten years ago, I bought a Merkur long-handle shaver. Tore my face and neck to reddened tatters. After two months, I gave up. Swore off DE shaving.
Two years ago I bought a Feather DE shaver based on solemn reviews that it was much more forgiving and gentle than the Merkur yet equally effective—ideal for people like me with super-sensitive skin.
Damn thing is amazing. I still have to use hypoallergenic shaving soap and be mindful of growth direction when shaving in order to avoid irritation but this is the best setup I’ve found for me so far. Maybe someday I’ll spring for a straight razor but their need for maintenance deters me.
