So I recently have been looking for a new razor and my sister recommended these to me. She said they were "very convenient," and for her to say that about a product when she has two children and no free time means a lot to me. I ordered them here on Amazon since they are a bit less expensive than in the store, and decided to give them a try. So I hop in the shower, let the hot water run a really long time so that shave is smooth, and get started. I really liked the way that I didn't need to use shaving lotion/cream with it, but I did notice that the shave bar attached to the razor was really dwindling fast even in just the first use. They gave me a really smooth shave, and I put the bar aside for the next day. The second use, that damned bar was really fading fast, even though the blade is still really sharp.Ready to give up hope, I text my sister that the razor was crap because the bar was melting so quickly. She gave me not one but two pro tips that completely changed my approach to this razor, and others. She explained that A) As with all razors, water isn't good for them, so you need to take the approach of a stand up bath when using them in the shower, don't let the water run over the razor, and the bar won't melt as fast. B) she told me I should use tea tree oil in the razor to help it last longer, and to prevent razor bumps. Apparently, the tea tree oil ( I use this brand TreeActiv+ Tea Tree Oil Acne Solution for Advanced Acne Treatment - All Natural Acne Spot Treatment - Blemishes Gone or Your Money Back! acts an as antibacterial that prevents all the dead skin and gunk you are shaving get into the small cuts you are making into your skin. Also, the tea tree oil acts as a protectant against the inevitable dulling that your razor will endure. If you end up liking the tea tree oil, I also recommend my favorite TreeActiv Anti Acne & Rosacea Treatment Sulfur Mask Plus Rhassoul, Bentonite Clay Mask with Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera - Refreshing Lemon Scent (1 Jar) with tea tree oil that works really well with the oil for your face. So with these two tips I'm having a completely different experience and I absolutely love it! I recommend this for all the ladies who shave on a daily basis.