I had been using the Venus, but I find it hard to use to shave my pubic region - the handle is too big or something. i8 introduced me to the Mach3, and I like that one. He also recommends copious amounts of shaving cream. I thought he just liked lathering me up, but from what you've all said, I guess it's the way its done.
Somewhere along the line I missed out on learning all this girly stuff. Too busy being a hairy feminist at the time I guess, lol.