Today was only my 4th day, feeling much more confident on my cheeks. I think I need to do a little more XTG as I am still not getting as close as I would like.

A little razor burn on my neck that is visual but no discomfort. I'm thinking that I have to be a little more careful with the angle of the razor. Thoughts on that?

I also cut myself on the right cheek from an improper hold of the razor while trying to get close to my mustache. Nothing bad at all or unexpected. Do you trim down along the outside edge of it or sideways towards the edge?

Stropped about 50 times prior to shaving with what I felt was light pressure but going to try even less tomorrow.

I started to attempt to shave under my lip but it seemed that the razor was catching on the whiskers, maybe just to tentative a start but stopped there. Any thoughts on that.

Did get all of the cheeks and neck done, but see I need more "muscle memory" with holding the razor for different strokes and at the right angle when not doing the easy flats of the cheek.

Still doing a once over with the cartridge razor when I'm done with the straight but already ending up with a much closer shave than with just cartridge alone.

I am really enjoying the "rituals" of straight razor shaving.

Not going to quit or get discouraged. I'll just keep practicing