Good Day All,
Well, I went for my third go-round with my str8. Here is my brief report. Any suggestions would be of great help.

I stropped my blade with my new Latigo Heirloom Linen and Leather...20x on each side. I used lots of hot water and lathered up with T&H Ultimate comfort cream after using the T&H Ultimate Comfort Preshave. I used a hot towel and lathered again. Then I got to shaving.

I got a better "glide" out of my blade and actually made two passes WTG, relather and ATG. I found that certain areas of my face were smoother than ever, but still had some trouble spots. One...under my lip...Two...going ATG on my sideburns and at the edges of my lips. At each area I got little nics....about like a paper cut...although one was a little more, but not bad. I seemed to have problems with starting the stroke. I must have let the razor sit on my skin too long before starting...trying to find the right angle and hand position. After I was done, I had slight red lines ...the papercuts...at the problem areas I mentioned. I got a better shave with two passes, but am still wary of certain areas and would like to avoid these tiny slices where I am starting my strokes.

I washed up and used Taylor After shave...followed by some Noxema aftershave lotion because my face felt so dry....ouch!!! The Noxema burned, but felt better later. Overall it was a pleasurable experience and enough to keep me interested and convince me that a str8 is the best way to go. Any advice would be of great help

Take Care,
Tom