it's not bad. the razor is good. i was surprised i only had few nicks with using a razor with 5 blades in that area. the lotion doesn't help me at all, i have found that using solid deodorant after shaving helps me more and i get less skin irritation or itching using it then using the lotion..........but i have a 6 blade razor from cvs (their brand) and the replacements are only $5, i might as well use that if this one is a 5 blade razor and it's replacement is $15(online) or up to $25 (in stores)