i'd still recommend razors from
http://www.dorcousa.com/sxa5000-sxa5...ge-combo-pack/
they're cheap and they work pretty well. the best part is all dorco cartridges are compatible with their handles so you can mix and match 3, 4, or 6 blade cartridges depending on your use. i used to use a merkur safety razor and haven't touched it since.