I have only shaved with a razor a few times in my life.  I always bleed like crazy.  As soon as I could grow a thin beard I did, and have only shaved it off completely a few times since then. 

I always had a beard or shaved electric. The skin stays soft and doesn't get toughened up by the blade.

Shaving is just a chore. Electric I can do at the internet screen. I've been using a Philishave for so long I don't know when I bought it. At least ten years ago, maybe nearer twenty. 

Moving right along....

U mean this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Long-Handled-Safety-Razor/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440396031&sr=8-1&keywords=Merkur+long+handle

Between the 4", Long, and Slim-With-Guard which is bestest?

I use the "Long," but I am 6'7 with circus hands. More normal-sized people might go shorter or with the slim. Additionally, I dug up the email I have sent to a few people who have expressed interest in going over to wet-shaving. As I mentioned, I did the research and put this setup together four years ago and have been using it ever since...think it is a good basic rig; have seen no reason to alter it.

Safety razor//

http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-180-Handled-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374961106&sr=8-1&keywords=Merkur

Blades// these are from Japan. Very sharp but if you use a light touch there won't be cuts.

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Hi-Stainless-Platimum-Double-Blades/dp/B0022R947O/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374961326&sr=1-2&keywords=Feather+blades

Cream// this is like Musgo Real but cheaper and has a nice menthol freshness.

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837ZOI0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374961426&sr=1-2&keywords=Proraso

I have also been using the pre-shave:

http://www.amazon.com/PRORASO-Proraso-Pre-Shave-Cream/dp/B00DWG816O/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2

And if you are going this far, you will need a badger brush to create a lather in the palm and apply:

http://www.amazon.com/Vulfix-2006B-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B0067DDHX6/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374961656&sr=1-3&keywords=vulfix+badger

And a stand to hold razor and brush:

http://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Conk-Evernice-775-Chrome/dp/B001XURHNY/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_y

I finish with alcohol-free witch hazel to heal skin.

http://www .amazon.com/Thayers-Witch-Hazel-Original-Alcohol/dp/B000S823S6/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1374961753&sr=1-1&keywords=alcohol+free+witch+hazel

I really prefer shaving this way, though when I travel I use a rig from Harry's, as I've found TSA (especially the overly vigilant folks in Bozeman, MT do not take kindly to the Feather blades when they dig them up in a carry-on). Have fun.

I was always wetshaving but switched to DE from cartridges a few months back.

I've tried 3 Merkurs: HD, Slant, and Progress. Progress is the one I use; I ordered a long handle by mistake and like it more, despite having small hands.

I still haven't settled on a favorite blade. So far, I like Personna Med Preps and Polsilvers.

Cream: http://www.westcoastshaving.com/The-New-York-Shaving-Company-Unscented-Shave-Cream_p_1246.html