My shaving gear consists of a double edged disposable and gillete gel after-shave lotion. I use the gel pre-shave and it softens the whiskers up, while letting the razor glide. IDK what conditions your are shaving in. I assume camping, which won't be as convenient as my credit card camp. But the key is to tap the shaved whiskers out of the blade area every few strokes. In a sink situation, just tap it on the side of the sink. In the wild a rock will do. Whiskers come right out. After the shave I use a little more lotion to make my dry-disposed face good again. But I hate electrics......