Today was my 11th shave and it had the makings of what was by far my best shave with a straight. Unfortunately, I sliced my right thumb while transferring the straight from my left hand to the right without looking. I guess using the "no looker" passing technique is a bit too advanced for me right now. .

What I tried differently was an Omega 10065 boar brush, stropped a bit more than my usual 50/60, then heated up the blade in the hot water I used to soak the brush in. I'd like to try that combo next time to see if I can duplicate the shave....minus the finger slice of course.