I keep a goatee so I shave every other day. Sometimes every other two days. Hot water, Edge shave gel, shave, cold water splash. I don't like after shave lotion so the cold water works just fine. I find it to be a bigger chore to keep the goatee trim.
I got a Gillette Fusion in the mail a few months ago and I love the thing. Five blades gets a close and smooth shave. The replacement blades are a bit expensive but they last a while so it's worth it in the long run.