Ditto here, BaldRob. I get way better results in the shower. It seems like I am more prone to getting little nicks at the sink, and I make a big mess. I don't feel guilty using the shower because I use a shower saver to conserve water -- I just turn it on to rinse and shut it off when shaving. It also takes me less time in the shower, and I don't have to mess up the sink. I think I might actually save water because when I use the sink, I have the water on the whole time. On rare occasions when I'm really running short of time, I'll just shave with the grain instead of with and against. For the casual observer it looks smooth even if it's not.