Hello I am a first time Straight Razor user I just recived my first DOVO and #4 Beginner Strop on monday from thewellshavedgentleman.com Have to say I love it . I did my first shave and with a little practice I can get a closer shave so I am not disappointed. My question is after I shave and put on my after shave and I my face gets all red. could this be because I am using an Alcohal based After shave. The after shave i am using is Pinaud Clubman's After shave lotion(regular). Because I was thinking it could also be the soap because I have noticed that my lather isn't thick enough (Van Der Hagen). or my Techinque I could be adding to much pressure. if so what type of after shave or soaps do you recommend. Thanks in advance.