I shave in the shower after being in there for a while(post shampoo).
At that point, you can go cream or no cream and get a really good shave easily with at decent razor. I use the Hydro 3 or 4 blade(don't remember). Cartridge lasts for ever and I never get burn or anything.
Also, I use a post shave lotion:
and this makes a huge diff for me.