When I first purchased this item,it was to go with my brand new Panasonic model ES- LA63 Wet/Dry electric razor. My first time using the electric razor, I did not use tje solution...but after using the electric razor for the first time, I was not too happy with how "close" the shave was. The electric razor that I purchased worked great as I have very sensitive skin. My 2nd time using the Elecrtric razor, I tried this solution , and although I was not using it in the shower (which seems to be the best method of getting the closest sgave in opening the pores), & then the added benefit,&proven fact that this solution makes all ones facial hair stand on end, and be easily removed/cut aeay. In a sense, this solution would be an (in between) method of using the Panasonic in the wet, or dry mode. As soon as I had made my first pass(not even in the shower, but over the sink) on my neck with this solution, I noticed in instant and huge change in the overall comfort, as well as closeness of the shave. Considering the sensitivity of my skin, I was actually shocked that in using my Panasonic EI - LA63 model actually did not require a breaking in period(where skin may be irritated, or left with visible patches of razor bumps, for the first 30 days or so), as many people stated they always needed with an electric razor. I was very happy that even in shaving dry, I was not dealing with any irritation at all in my skin....but also worried that I had just purchased a razor that did not make as close of a shave as a standard multi blade razor, where one has to keep replacing those darn expensive cartridges& using tons of gel to prevent horrible cuts&irritation. Once using this solution, not only did it make for a much, much closer shave, with no irritation at all... but it made my shave simply perfect, as I tend to not shave that often, and always have a very short, clean looking beard, as I look like a little boy when I do shave; although I am 37 years old. If I don't leave a short clean/manicured beard, or goatee...& if I actually shave all of my facial hair off, I am carded everywhere I go, and ask for ID, although I am 16 years past the legal age, plus at work, many clients ask me my age whenever they meet me in person, as I am dealing with large monetary transactions in my line of work, & I do not like looking like a little boy and having clients think I just got into the business, with no knowledge, or having the knowledge &experience in my field of work questioned.I also do not like shaving very much, as a razor always cuts my face, or leaves me very irritated, and I can never shave against the dirrction (Graim)of the facial hair growth without irritiation,&I am talking about cutting my neck all over, plus razor bumps.This product works very wel, in that it does not allow the electronic razor to create any irritation, and makes for a way smoother shave, as well as closer shave, and I can finally shave against the "grain" or growth of the facial hair on my neck. All one needs to do is apply this to their face( or whatever body region they wish to shave), wait about 15-20 seconds as it is absorbed into the skin and causes all of the hair folicles to "stand on their end" prior to using an electric razo(or standard razor which I also tried), and they will notice a huge difference in the quality of the shave vs. a standard dry shave with an electric razor (or standard razor,which it isn't even made for), and expect a wonderful&clean shave overall. For the cost of this item, the savings are huge vs. using a foam or a gel, as the gel makes "standard" shaving easier...but create a huge build creates a huge build up on electric razor (and a standard razor, causing one to constantly gave to run it under water and bang the razor on the sink, which can cause bacteria &worse in the process to build up on either a stanrard or electric device). Plus, I no longer have to worry about the bottom of the shaving gel can leaving a corrosive mark on the counter, as any water that ever touches that can, or gets near it will always leave that circular rust stain, that needs to be scrubbed away.This solution is very good for how close it allows the electric razor(or even standard razor, which its not even made for),to actually make a super clean shave. Just this 7, or 7.5 ounce amount of solution, I figure will allow me to use my electric razor for at least 6 to 7 months without needing to purchase any more shaving gel or cream.I also like the clean smell that it has as well, and simply soothes the skin as it allows for the closest shave that I have had with my brand new electric razor, which I far favor in comparison to my standard razor (that I HAD been using for my whole life).All of the above, plus the overall "savings" category is just an added bonus factor, or incentive for one to opt for an Electric Razor, vs dosposables that just add to the amount of garbage that we, as humans are leaving all over the planet. I love that an electric razor does not cost you $5 to $7 per cartridge, and those cartridges can last(me) only about seven shaves in total, and they will then tend to drag, and cut my face&then end up in a landfull somewhere.I have used this product for about 3 weeks, and could not be happier. The amount of money you save, plus the added savings and owning a great electric razor; which I purchased here on Amazon for under $100, means that I will actually save a lot of money this year, & in the years to come, as opposed to having to go out and buy those silly 5 bladed disposable cartridges &that rediculous foam all the time...which is just a pain in the butt, as well as the wallet.