A Gilette mach3 myself, but I learned years ago to shave in the shower after I have bathed and allowed my beard to soften wit hthe warm water. I keep one of those non-fogging mirrors that sticks to the wall.

And I never used anything with a scent--not even deodorant--because the foo-foo (as my dad called it) makes me break out. Only unscented soap or lather.

I recommend the shower thing if you haven't tried it.