Obie said something key above, which is "short strokes". Lots of folks think you shave with a big sweeping stroke that just whisks the whiskers away (pun not intended). Truth is a series of short strokes, sometimes almost "buffing" if that makes any sense, is the way to go. It also helps many the tougher spots or where you might have a mole, facial imperfection, ear lobe , or edge of beard in your case.

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Thanks, gents!

Yeah, read that some people say its good to start with a shavette, because then when you move to a straight, the job is easy!

But, I just went straight for the straight!