OK, well there has been a somewhat shocking development. I took the advice of MisterClean and stropped my razors as he suggested with 50 on the nylon and 100 on the leather. This morning I shaved with my old Hibbard Spencer Bartlett and it was amazing! It shaved very comfortably and I even dared to shave "upwards" on my sideburn area with a result of patches of BBS! I'm very excited and encouraged by this. Then I grabbed my new DOVO and it was even better. I'm not saying this is anything but beginner's luck so I realize I have a long way to go and a lot to learn but it's been fun shaving with a straight without feeling like I'm dragging 60 grit sandpaper across my face.

I also have had a mentor reach out to me here in Denver to give me a honing lesson so that should be fun too. Also I have had someone reach out to me from CA with some great advice and additional help with my shaving journey.

Thanks to all...

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