I had my first really good shave tonight with my straight. I did good prep time and took my time to make sure I did the shave as best I could. I did 3 passes, first pass I went north to south, second pass against the grain and thrid pass about 45 degree angle. I used Nancy Boy cream (love it) AOS badger brush, 5/8 razor honed by Lynn and I stropped with a Tony strop. Tonight I think I got the BBS my face is so smooth right now. I ended the shave with some Jason's Aloe Vera and some Proraso aftershave balm. I let my wife touch my face after I shaved (normally I never allow this) and she even said WOW thats smooth I still have lots to learn and more practice as well but by far the best shave I have had so far with a straight. Best thing was my little girl was watching me and asking me questions about my shave.